The Caithness Business Index has posted the following article:

Wood Burning Stoves To Be Permitted In New Homes - Also Bioenergy and Peat For Heating

[IMG][/IMG] Wood-burning stoves, bioenergy and peat heating will now be permitted in new homes and buildings following a review of the New Build Heat Standard commissioned by ministers earlier this year. An amendment to regulations made today permits the installation of bioenergy and peat main heating systems - and any type of secondary heating systems - in new buildings from 1 January 2025, while maintaining the prohibition on mains gas and oil boilers as a main heating system. [Read Full Article]