Restrictions on wood heating will be imposed in 2025, bad news for users (Page 2 ) | April 5, 2025

New standards: restrictions on certain equipment

Another major change for wood-fired fuelling users is that energy performance criteria will be strengthened.

• By 2025, all new equipment will have to be energy efficient at at least 75%.
• Open, highly polluting households will be phased out in some urban areas as of 1 January 2025.
• In the major cities, this ban will be generalised by 30 June 2025.

Why these restrictions? Old wood-fired fuelling systems are responsible for a significant share of fine particle emissions, contributing to air pollution and public health problems.

What to do? Check whether your installation complies with the new standards and anticipate a possible replacement to avoid additional costs or sanctions.

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