Celebrating the Good News for Scotland at the SIA! Wood burning stoves permitted for installation in new build homes in Scotland!

04 October 2024

SFL and Sphering Group were proud to be the headline sponsor of the SIA Annual General Meeting this week held at The Bicester Hotel in Oxfordshire.

As a company SFL are delighted to support the SIA whom we hold in the highest of regards in respect of the tireless work that they do.

It was an opportunity to reflect on the recent announcement by Alasdair Allan, Minister for Climate Action in Scotland, that wood burning stoves will be permitted for installation in new build homes in Scotland.

Commenting on the news, SIA chair, Andy Hill, said:

“We commend the Scottish government for taking this common sense and progressive step. The SIA strongly supports this Direction as it aligns with our mission to advance the use of sustainable and renewable heating solutions. Bioenergy heating systems, such as wood burning stoves, offer a viable alternative to fossil fuel-based heating methods. This Direction not only promotes the use of renewable energy sources but also provides homeowners with more options for efficient and sustainable heating.”

This is a huge step change from what was on the table back in May when the SIA and the Industry joined together to lodge a petition urging U-turn to “Protect the right to use a wood burning stove for sustainable low carbon heating. This will make a massive difference to the people of Scotland”, said Andy Dimond, National Sales and Marketing Manager for SFL.

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