The team from HETAS will be on stand N3186 this year to help with advice on training, certification and registration with HETAS.

At the show it will be launching the latest copy of its annual guide, which contains over one thousand approved products and services, and which it says is “an essential specification and reference tool for anyone in the solid fuel and biomass industry”.

The government-approved body specialises in solid fuel and biomass, and runs competent persons schemes for installers, as well as approval schemes for products, retailers and fuels. It also supports the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme with Microgeneration Certification Schemes (MCS) for both installers and products. The HETAS website is packed with information and the organisation says it is the first port of call for many consumers looking to install stoves, fires or biomass heating systems.

HETAS registered installers have access to dedicated advice on solid fuel and biomass via a free technical helpline. They also receive regular updates and support on the latest legislation and good practice with regular technical bulletins and monthly e-newsletters.

With over half the payments made under the domestic RHI going to biomass heating, there are great opportunities for MCS registered businesses, and HETAS staff can advise on the best training courses and routes to accreditation and registration. HETAS also operates the emissions certificate list for MCS approved biomass products, which is required for RHI payments.