General

Ecodesign 2022

Apprenticeship Funding

From August 2020 there will be funding available in England for employers taking on apprenticeships. HETAS is encouraging it’s registered businesses to consider apprentices as a route to growing its workforce. Apprentices are aged 16 or over and combine working with studying to gain skills and knowledge in a specific job. Businesses that offer apprenticeships…

COVID19 Training Update

We caught up with HETAS on the current situation with HETAS training as the lockdown eases in some regions and centres look at ways to provide training that works for you. Unprecedented times This time last year things were normal; everyone would be getting back into the swing of things following a few days at…

Future support for low carbon heat

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is now seeking views on options for the future support for low carbon heat, beyond the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).

Environment and Air Quality Strategies across the UK

Air quality is a worldwide issue, with authorities being tasked with ways to improve the air we breathe. So what is happening across the UK? The HETAS team takes a look at the various strategies and plans being developed and the impact on domestic combustion.

Bruce Allen’s Insight | April 2020

Spring has arrived with us this year in very different circumstances. I hope you are all keeping safe, my thoughts are with you all at this time. As a business, we have been continuing to operate as close to normal as possible. The teams are working remotely with the office closed and are working to…

Ecodesign Compliance

Climate change and the environmental impact of using solid fuel appliances has been hotly debated over the last couple of years. At the start of this new decade, thoughts become more focussed on Ecodesign Compliant Stoves. Here we take a look at what the legislation means and how it will affect us now and into the future.

Industry Representation

As a not for profit organisation HETAS’ purpose is to work for consumer safety and the wider public interest in safe, efficient and environmentally responsible use of biomass and other solid fuels. Within this purpose we aim to provide robust evidence to influence national and European standards for appliances, ancillary equipment, fuels and installation, providing…

Are you ready for Energy Labelling?

Are you ready for Energy Labelling?  Energy Labelling The Energy Labelling Directive was introduced to make consumer choice on appliance selection easier, and to allow for more informed choices on solid fuel equipment purchases to be made in relation to the efficiency level of solid fuel systems and system packages on the market today. All…

Tackling Rogues/Whistleblowing/ Logo Misuse

As an organisation our purpose is to promote the safe and effective use of solid fuels, biomass and related technologies. HETAS is keen to work with industry to tackle rogues and promote reputable businesses. Tackling Rogues Nobody wants bad installers working in our industry and HETAS is keen to work with all in the trade…