The Environmental Impact of Wood Burning: How We Burn Matters Most
Wood itself is not an environmental problem. What is much more important for the environment is the quality of the appliance in which we burn it, the quality of the fuel we use, and whether we are heating correctly. While old and poorly maintained heaters can significantly pollute the air, modern stoves and fireplaces, when used correctly, operate with significantly lower emissions and higher efficiency. From an environmental perspective, [...]
AEVD in Events in the regions: households consumed more fuel this year
After several milder winters this year, many households were surprised by higher fuel consumption. The reasons why the heating season has brought more heating days and greater demands on supplies were discussed by Michal Bartoška, chairman of the AEVD, on the programme Události v regionů of 6 March 2026.
iResponse: Tougher winter has increased fuel consumption
This heating season has shown that after several mild winters, many households have underestimated their fuel supplies. Higher heating days and lower average temperatures have increased consumption and demand. Read the full article on irozhlas.cz here.
We heat differently, breathe differently - CHMI data show
The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (CHMI) has been monitoring air pollution sources in various parts of the Czech Republic for a long time using receptor models. The results of the investigation, which has been ongoing since 2018, show significant regional differences and long-term trends in household heating. While in the northern regions of the Czech Republic coal combustion still contributes significantly to air pollution from domestic heating, in the southern [...]
The end of wood heating? Already in the 1930s it was said that its time was slowly coming to an end
„Wood heating is obsolete.“ Sound familiar? That view didn't come about yesterday or five years ago. That's exactly what the Chimney Sweep wrote in 1936. But even after nearly a century, wood has not disappeared from the stove. Even then it was clear that a well-designed fireplace, quality wood and the right heating method can ensure a high [...]
The craft pulls: Stove Day attracted hundreds of visitors
On Friday 7 November 2025, dozens of stove workshops, showrooms and production facilities opened across the Czech Republic. Stove Day, organized by the Stove Makers Guild of the Czech Republic with the support of the Association for Ecological Wood Heating (AEVD), had one goal - to show that stoves are not a thing of the past, but a modern, ecological and beautiful part of today's homes.
AEVD has completed its first year of work and has become a respected voice in the industry
A year ago, the Association for Ecological Wood Heating (AEVD) was introduced to the public for the first time. We held our first press conference to introduce the association and its mission on 14 October 2024. In twelve months, our trade group has managed to gain a firm foothold in the public debate on wood heating - whether in the media, at trade fairs or at [...]
Why the stove smokes in autumn and how to solve it smartly
Autumn is the season when summer days are gone, evenings are cool and every stove owner is looking forward to striking the match again after a long time and the true idyllic comfort will come. We quickly get a few logs, maybe some kindling, a kindling - and we can see ourselves looking into the fire. But the smoke accumulating in the [...]
What to heat with in 2025? Wood, gas or heat pump?
Choosing a heat source is not just a technical decision. It's a choice that will determine the ambience of your home, your sense of security and how deep you dig into your wallet. It's not just the price per kilowatt hour that's at stake, but also comfort, independence and a slice of freedom. So let's take a look at the three most common options - and their real impact on everyday life. Stoves [...]
Czech forests are changing. What does this mean for wood heating?
Czech forests are undergoing a fundamental transformation. Spruce monocultures, which have dominated the landscape for decades, are giving way to more species-diverse stands. This trend is supported by the Ministry of the Environment, which in 2023 recorded a record 47.3 % of newly planted deciduous trees - mainly beech, oak and hornbeam. Until recently, spruce made up more than half of the Czech forests. However, the bark beetle calamity [...]
