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„Wood heating is obsolete.“ Sound familiar?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.
Discover the world of stoves and wood at FOR ARCH 2025
We invite you to the AEVD Lecture Hall at the FOR ARCH 2025 fair, which will take place on 16-20 September in Prague Letňany (Hall 5). Under the motto "Learn to heat smartly, economically and ecologically" we have prepared 17 lectures for experts and the general public. You will learn how to choose the right stove, what the legislation says, how to take care of historic [...]
How to live more sustainably and cheaply? FOR ARCH will advise you
Are you looking for ways to save on energy bills while living sustainably? Do you want to know which technologies really pay off and what subsidies you can take advantage of? These are exactly the questions that will be answered at FOR ARCH 2025, which will take place from 16 to 20 September at PVA EXPO Prague. Visitors will learn all about modern solutions for homes and businesses - from [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Cool spring has prolonged the heating season
The heating season in the Czech Republic has just ended - and it wasn't one we'll soon forget. While last year brought a record warm winter and spring, this year has returned to normal. And May, in particular, reminded us how spring can still be pretty brisk. This year we warmed for a total of 243 days, 44 days longer than [...]
Waste burning is over - now what?
On 1 March 2025, an amendment to Act No. 201/2012 Coll., on air protection, came into force, which definitively ended the current practice of burning biological waste in gardens. This amendment unifies the interpretation of waste and air protection laws and clearly states that any plant material that we dispose of (e.g. leaves, grass, branches) is waste - and as such [...]
Stonemason's responsibility or why it is not enough to "build a heater"
In everyday practice, we see that customers come with a clear idea: they want a fireplace, a stove, warmth, atmosphere. However, it is up to the stove builders not only to listen to their expectations, but above all to reassess them professionally and translate them into a solution that makes sense in the long term - technically, functionally and aesthetically. And this is where the responsibility of a true craftsman begins. Where [...]
Emission allowances and wood heating: what will ETS II bring?
From 2027 (with the possibility of a delay to 2028), a second ETS II emissions trading scheme will start in the European Union, targeting sectors not yet covered by the emissions market, mainly road transport and building heating. What does this mean for households that heat with wood? Good news: wood will not be burdened by emission allowances Unlike [...]
