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Cleaner Safer Group 2024 conference wrap-up

HETAS took part in Cleaner Safer Group's first annual conference on 14 November 2024, unifying industry leaders, key stakeholders, and local authorities.

REA Wood Heat Conference 2024

The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) are hosting their annual Wood Heat Conference – Wood Heat 2024 – on 16–17 October this year.

InstallerSHOW 2024 success for HETAS 

The HETAS team have returned from a busy three days at InstallerSHOW at the NEC Birmingham from 25–27 June, where the exhibition has continued to grow.

Defra’s emissions of air pollutants publication 2024

Defra has published its latest data on emissions of air pollutants in the UK, with the publication containing statistics on annual emissions for the period 1970 to 2022. The annual publication provides estimates of UK emissions of particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen oxides, ammonia, non-methane volatile organic compounds, and sulphur dioxide. These statistics are used to monitor progress against the UK’s emission reduction commitments (ERC) for air pollutants. 

What does Pride mean to HETAS and Woodsure team members?

In honour of Pride Month, we decided to give our team members a platform to express what Pride means to them.

Ban on wood stoves? | Government confirms no ban

No doubt you will have seen some headlines about a possible ban on wood stoves. Here, we identify the truth behind the headlines and what measures the government is undertaking in relation to domestic burning.

HETAS responds to Defra’s emissions of air pollutants statistics

The new ‘Emissions for air pollutants in the UK’ publication released today from Defra has highlighted an increase in burning wood for fuel by 124 per cent between 2011 and 2021, and a decrease in use of coal for domestic heating. The report also highlights emissions of particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) originate from a wide range of sources covering domestic activity, industrial activity, power generation, transport and agriculture.

RHI Biomass Fuel Guidance

Please be aware that from the 16th November 2022 these Regulations will be suspended for a period of 1 year in respect of fuel quality requirements for wood pellets for use in biomass boilers and plant where the owner receives Renewable Heat Incentive payments via OFGEM.

HETAS Is Helping Make Cleaner Choices Each And Every Day

As the non-profit organisation committed to helping people make cleaner and safer choices in the use of biomass and other solid fuels and associated technologies, HETAS is helping everyone make cleaner choices each and every day.

Fresh, new look for the HETAS, Woodsure, and Ready to Burn websites

HETAS, Woodsure and the DEFRA-backed Ready to Burn scheme websites reveal brand new looks, as well as dedicated areas for Consumer and Trade, giving users access to the very latest industry news and knowledge, with ease of navigation at their heart.