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HETAS Cleaner Choice – New Scheme Raising Industry Standards

Why is the Cleaner Choice Scheme needed? In line with on-going government strategies to promote cleaner air and to better support consumer decisions in the purchase of environmentally responsible products, HETAS has launched the independent “Cleaner Choice” initiative for UK biomass and solid fuel products. These developments aim to reform the currently recognised HETAS Product Approval Scheme, to…

Views from the training team

With the end of 2021 fast approaching we caught up with the HETAS training team to discuss how HETAS training centres have supported our industry throughout a very challenging year and what to expect for 2022. It’s been an exciting year of challenges and development as we see the industry go from strength to strength.…

Implementation of Ecodesign Regulation in 2022

This article was first published in HETAS Technical Bulletin #24 (login required). HETAS over the last couple of years have been raising awareness to industry stakeholders in relation to the impending regulatory changes stipulated within Ecodesign. Responsibilities for both HETAS registered installers and approved retailers can be found in guidance notes GN003I and GN003R in…

HETAS signs up to the Prompt Payment Code

HETAS has now signed up to The Prompt Payment Code (PPC). The Code is a voluntary code of practice for businesses, administered by the Office of the Small Business Commissioner (SBC) on behalf of BEIS. It was established in December 2008 and sets standards for payment practices between organisations of any size and their suppliers.…

Defra’s Burn Better Campaign

The ‘Burn Better’ campaign is a joint initiative supported by Defra, the Solid Fuel Association and HETAS to help reduce emissions and improve people’s health. This year the initiative is calling on those with solid fuel appliances in their homes to help improve air quality. Some simple steps can be taken such as using seasoned…

Introducing The Environment Act 2021

HETAS welcomes Environmental Act air quality targets HETAS welcomes the passing of the Environment Act 2021 into law. On 9 November, the Act was approved after being first introduced to Parliament in January 2020 to address environmental protection and the delivery of the Government's 25-year environment plan following Brexit. Government says the Act will clean…

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week

CO Awareness Week 2022 is taking place this year between the 21st and 27th November. Through it's long standing membership with The All Party Parliamentary Carbon Monoxide Group (APPCOG), HETAS and our sister company Woodsure are passionate about raising awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide and the safety measures to take. HETAS has produced…

SmartBunker gets HETAS Approved

SmartBunker is the latest innovative product to gain HETAS Approval. Founder of Greenans Products Limited, Niall Greenan designed the smart bunker to help his Mother, who suffers from arthritis, to fill a coal bucket from her coal storage bunker. Niall explains" When the coal bunker was full, it was difficult to shovel coal out due…

Have you got your CSCS card?

Following an increase in calls to HETAS surrounding how to apply for a Site Safety Card for the installation and maintenance activities on solid fuel and biomass heating, flues and or chimney systems, including chimney sweeping, a reminder on what is required for HETAS registered businesses.

Innasol Sign Up as a HETAS Training Centre

Innasol Training become accredited as a HETAS training facility in support of engineers meeting the new requirements for Biomass Servicing and Maintenance.   Based in Peverel, Essex, Innasol is able to deliver high quality manufacturer training on their range of ETA appliances which will in turn provide service and maintenance operatives with a pathway towards registration…