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Latest News
Domestic burning and air quality: understanding Defra’s latest findings
Defra’s 2025 assessment confirms UK compliance with particulate matter limits. The SIA explores what the findings mean for domestic burning, how emissions compare across sectors and how informed stove choices and responsible use can support further progress.
SIA recognises members who help to grow association
The Stove Industry Association has introduced an Ambassador Recognition Initiative to celebrate members who help grow the association. Nick Bainbridge, Adrian Carter and John Porter are the first recipients.
Rising gas prices underline the value of heating choice
Rising gas prices underline the importance of heating choice and energy resilience. The SIA says a diverse mix of heating options, including modern wood-burning stoves, can give households greater resilience as energy costs fluctuate.
More Than a Tree: The Remarkable Renewable Resource Growing All Around Us
Trees do far more than enhance our landscapes. They capture carbon, cool our communities, help manage flood risk, support biodiversity and provide us with a remarkable renewable resource. Following the Government’s announcement of new funding for tree planting, we explore the many roles trees play in our lives – including providing responsibly sourced wood to help keep our homes warm.
Could Irish boiler scrappage scheme include solid fuel as one of the systems to be replaced?
Ireland’s proposed heating scrappage scheme raises important questions about how solid fuel appliances are treated. The SIA explores why future heating policy should recognise advances in stove technology, household choice and the practical needs of rural and off-grid homes.
SIA response to Daily Telegraph article: Clean air needs better burning, not blanket bans
The Stove Industry Association responds to reports that the Mayor of London is seeking additional powers to restrict domestic solid fuel burning, calling for proportionate, evidence-based policy that recognises the difference between modern Ecodesign stoves and older, more polluting technologies.
Rising energy price cap highlights the value of household energy resilience
The October energy price cap increase highlights the continuing impact of volatile global energy markets on household bills. The SIA explains how modern wood burning stoves can help households manage heating costs while providing valuable energy resilience and flexibility.
Future of Rural England report highlights the need for flexible, resilient heating choices
The Stove Industry Association welcomes the Government’s Future of Rural England report and its recognition of the unique challenges facing rural households. The SIA highlights the importance of consumer choice, energy resilience and recognising the role of modern Ecodesign stoves within future rural energy policy.
SIA Launches New Consumer Knowledge Hub
The Stove Industry Association has launched its new Knowledge Hub, bringing together a growing library of free videos offering trusted advice on choosing, using and maintaining modern wood burning stoves. Covering topics from Ecodesign and Smoke Control Areas to Ready to Burn fuel and chimney sweeping, the Knowledge Hub provides clear, evidence-based guidance for consumers and industry alike.
Independent Review leads to publication of revised ASA Ruling
The Stove Industry Association has welcomed a revised Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) Ruling following an Independent Review, which clarified the interpretation of emissions evidence relating to modern wood burning stoves while leaving the overall advertising decision unchanged.
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