Advice

We can all do more to tackle air pollution, says HETAS CEO

Response to chief medical officer’s report on air pollution

HETAS support the Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week campaign

HETAS is supporting the All Party Parliamentary Carbon Monoxide Group's (APPCOG) annual campaign which is running from Monday 21st November to Sunday 27th November 2022.

The building regulations on log burner ventilation

Find out why your property requires permanent ventilation for your log burner to work safely and efficiently, particularly if you live in a new build house.

Success this Chimney Fire Safety Week

Thank you to everyone who helped us to support Fire Kills’ Chimney Fire Safety Week 2022. With more Fire and Rescue Services, Local Authorities, and Trading Standards as well as registrants engaging with the campaign this year.

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.

What’s changing for RHI recipients with biomass appliances?

There has been changes to those in receipt of domestic and non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) for their biomass appliances. Initially, recipients of the non-domestic RHI for biomass boilers will be required to have annual planned maintenance that meets the MCS Standard. The government drew up legislation in February 2022, introducing regulation from April 2022.

Cold Plug – Winter Safety Advice For Stove Users

A ‘cold plug’ in your flue can be an unexpected issue during the colder weather. It is an invisible plug of cold air that can form in your chimney when temperatures drop significantly, and the chimney is left to go cold. This can result in the flue being plugged, which pushes smoke back down and…

Simple steps to take to help your chimney safety

Chimney Fire Safety Week 2021 Chimney Fire Safety Week is an annual campaign that will run from 30th August to 5th September this year. The national campaign aims to highlight small steps you can take to mitigate your risk of having a chimney fire. You will see messages across HETAS socials during the week with…

A Consumer Guide To Ecodesign And Defra Exemption

The HETAS team have put together a simple guide to give consumers an overview of Ecodesign and Defra Exemption requirements.

Stay safe on your cosy British summer break

HETAS, the solid fuel safety and standards organisation, has published its top tips for novice fire-lighters to keep us safe over summer. With many of us braving a British summer holiday this year, cosy cottages with log burners are sure to be in high demand. Warming up after a day on the beach, or keeping…