The Stove Industry Association (SIA) has responded to the recent ASA ruling concerning Brighton & Hove City Council’s “Cosy Killer” campaign, highlighting the importance of balanced discussion around air quality and domestic heating.

With household energy costs once again making headlines, conversations around home heating remain more important than ever. In this latest blog, the SIA explores the connection between warm homes, health, wellbeing and energy resilience, and why balanced conversations around home heating matter for households across the UK.

The Stove Industry Association has celebrated a highly successful two-day industry event in Perth, Scotland, which brought together around 120 attendees from across Scotland and the wider UK and saw nine new members join the Association.

New UK emissions data confirms a continued decline in particulate emissions from domestic combustion. The latest figures show a 7.4% year-on-year reduction — approximately double the overall national decrease — highlighting the impact of modern appliances, improved fuels and better burning practices.

The SIA welcomes the Government’s measured approach to domestic combustion in the Environmental Improvement Plan 2025 and highlights the importance of evidence-based, proportionate policy that recognises the role of modern Ecodesign stoves in delivering affordable warmth, energy security and lower emissions.

The SIA welcomes the Government’s measured approach to domestic combustion in the Environmental Improvement Plan 2025 and highlights the importance of evidence-based, proportionate policy that recognises the role of modern Ecodesign stoves in delivering affordable warmth, energy security and lower emissions.

The SIA welcomes the Government’s measured approach to domestic combustion in the Environmental Improvement Plan 2025 and highlights the importance of evidence-based, proportionate policy that recognises the role of modern Ecodesign stoves in delivering affordable warmth, energy security and lower emissions.

Wednesday’s Budget reinforces the UK’s commitment to warm homes, energy security and carbon reduction. The Stove Industry Association (SIA) welcomes this direction and highlights the important role modern Ecodesign stoves can play in delivering affordable, renewable and resilient home heating — particularly for rural and off-grid households.

Recent headlines have likened wood burning stoves to cigarette smoke, but this comparison is misleading. The Stove Industry Association explains why the latest research does not support these claims, and highlights how modern Ecodesign stoves, when used with Ready to Burn fuel, remain a safe, renewable and efficient heating choice.

Recent headlines have likened wood burning stoves to cigarette smoke, but this comparison is misleading. The Stove Industry Association explains why the latest research does not support these claims, and highlights how modern Ecodesign stoves, when used with Ready to Burn fuel, remain a safe, renewable and efficient heating choice.