HEATING, VENTILATION & SERVICES 61


THE BENEFITS OF THOROUGHLY MODERN WOOD-BURNING STOVES


Erica Malkin of the Stove Industry Association highlights the advantages of modern wood-burning stoves and the important role they play in the UK’s low carbon heating strategy.


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n the evolving landscape of home heating, house builders and developers are increasingly tasked with balancing


effi ciency, environmental impact, and consumer demand.


Modern wood-burning stoves are designed to meet stringent environmental standards, signifi cantly reducing emissions compared to open fi res and older stove models. pen fi res, while aesthetically pleasing, are notorious for their ineffi ciency and high levels of particulate emissions.


In contrast, modern stoves that comply with Ecodesign regulations emit up to  fewer particulates than open fi res, and up to 80% less than many older stoves. his signifi cant reduction is achieved through advanced combustion technology that ensures more complete burning of the fuel, thereby minimising the release of harmful pollutants. Heating a home with a wood-burning stove offers signifi cant low carbon benefi ts, making it an attractive option for UK housebuilders and developers focused on sustainability. Wood is a renewable and sustainable fuel source, as it can be replenished through responsible forestry practices. When sourced locally, wood also has a lower carbon footprint compared to fossil fuels, reducing transportation emissions. The carbon dioxide emitted during combustion is offset by the carbon absorbed during the growth of the trees. By incorporating wood-burning stoves into new builds, developers can provide homeowners with a low carbon heating solution that supports the UK’s transition to a greener future.


MAXIMISING HEAT OUTPUT


Modern stoves are designed to maximise heat output. With effi ciency rates of up to 85%, when used correctly, these stoves ensure that more of the heat generated is used to warm the home. This is achieved through better insulation and controlled airfl ow, which allows for more effi cient


The Osprey 8 Wood-burning Stove by ACR


combustion. For developers, this translates to lower energy costs for homeowners and a more sustainable heating option.


ENERGY RESILIENCE


The economic advantages of modern stoves etend beyond effi ciency. n the face of increasing energy grid constraints and the potential for power cuts, wood-burning stoves offer a reliable and resilient heating solution for UK homes. Unlike electric heating systems, modern wood-burning stoves can operate independently of the grid, ensuring that homes remain warm and comfortable even during outages. For housebuilders and developers, incorporating wood-burning stoves into new builds not only enhances energy security but also provides homeowners with


peace of mind, knowing they have a dependable source of heat regardless of external power supply issues. This makes wood-burning stoves an attractive feature in the design and marketing of sustainable, resilient homes.


THE ROLE OF THE STOVE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION


The Stove Industry Association (SIA) plays a pivotal role in promoting the benefi ts of modern stoves and advocating for their inclusion in the UK’s low carbon heating strategy. The SIA works closely with policymakers to ensure that wood-burning stoves are being recognised as a viable and sustainable heating option. One of the key initiatives of the SIA is to provide evidence-based research on the environmental and economic


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