Scotland

Scotland abandon ban of log burners in new builds 

The Scottish Government have published an amendment today – 8 November 2024 – announcing that the controversial New Build Heat Standard (NBHS) will now permit the installation of wood-burning stoves in new-build homes.

Scottish Government temporarily halt ban on wood-burning stoves in new builds

There has been an update to Scotland’s New Build Heat Standard, with the Scottish Government temporarily reversing the ban of ‘direct emission’ heating systems in new build homes.

Scotland’s New Build Heat Standard 2024 explained

The requirements of the Scottish New Build Heat Standard (NBHS) came into force on 1 April 2024. HETAS aim to clarify the more pertinent points from the standard to build understanding.

Cleaner Air for Scotland Delivery Group formed

The first meeting of Scotland's Cleaner Air For Scotland 2 (CAFS2) Delivery Group recently took place. The Delivery Group has overall responsibility for ensuring the high level actions detailed in the Scottish Government's strategy for clean air comes to fruition. The Cleaner Air for Scotland 2 - Towards a Better Place for Everyone which was published in July, sets out the Scottish Government's air quality policy framework for the next five years and a series of actions to deliver further air quality improvements. Specialist sub-groups will have input into key policy areas of the strategy, with domestic burning being an area of focus.