New Green Savings changes the rules. Wood stoves remain supported, but under stricter conditions.
The New Green Savings Program is entering a new phase starting in 2026. For typical households, the main innovation will be the shift from direct subsidies to interest-free loans. Direct subsidies will be intended only for vulnerable households. Support also covers the replacement of old heating sources with modern biomass devices, including selected stoves. The new rules of the New Green Savings Program apply [...]
EN 16510: What the new standard for wood heating means
In recent months, hardly a day goes by without information about an alleged ban or drastic restriction on wood heating appearing in the public domain. Users of stoves and fireplaces are thus often confronted with contradictory or misleading claims which naturally give rise to uncertainty. Tensions have also been heightened by last year's blanket ban on the operation of old solid fuel boilers, inserted into the [...]
AEVD responds to the June European Commission meeting on Ecodesign
On 25 June 2025, the European Commission presented further developments of the proposal for the revision of the Ecodesign Regulation for solid fuel-fired local heating appliances, including the arguments for the emission limit values. The Association for Ecological Wood Heating (AEVD) appreciates that the Commission has decided to discuss the proposal in an open consultation forum with the participation of representatives of the expert community and industry, and that it acknowledges the need for a discussion [...]
Czech Republic will not introduce ETS2 emission allowances if they make heating more expensive
The Czech Republic will reject the introduction of a new system of emission allowances (the so-called EU ETS2) if it would lead to a significant increase in the price of fuel or heating. Prime Minister Petr Fiala also announced that the Czech Republic, together with other countries, is proposing changes to the system and is demanding that the European [...]
AEVD opinion on the European Commission proposal
A meeting of the Consultation Forum on the forthcoming revision of Regulation (EU) 2015/1185 on the ecodesign of solid fuel-fired local heating appliances will take place in Brussels on Wednesday 25 June 2025. On the agenda are proposals that could have a major impact on the future of green wood heating across Europe. The European Commission is proposing a major tightening of the conditions for placing local heaters on the market. The Association for Green [...]
Clean air thanks to better boilers and stoves
Air quality is improving in the Czech Republic. This is shown in the latest preliminary report of the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (ČHMÚ). This good news comes despite concerns about local heating. The year 2024 will rank among those with satisfactory air quality. This is mainly due to environmental measures in households. One of the key pollutants that the CHMI has been monitoring for a long time is [...]
Chimney sweeps: Those who bring happiness and, most importantly, safety
Chimney sweeps are not just a symbol of good luck - they guarantee that your home will not only be warm, but also safe. Whether you heat with a fireplace, stove or wood boiler, you simply can't do it without a well-functioning chimney. The first records of chimney sweeps in what is now Bohemia date back to the end of the 14th century. The first chimney [...]
EU should consider the impact of regulations on households
The European Union does not prohibit wood heating and continues to count it as one of its energy sources. However, the European Commission is preparing new conditions that may significantly affect the market for local solid fuel heaters. The Association for Ecological Wood Heating (AEVD) aims to ensure that these changes take into account not only environmental aspects but also the interests of Czech consumers [...]
Ecodesign as a tool for a sustainable future
Find out how eco-design affects our homes! This European regulation improves the energy efficiency of products from light bulbs to heaters. From 1 January 2022, manufacturers must meet strict criteria on emissions and energy efficiency. Find out how you can contribute to a sustainable future and choose eco-friendly appliances!
