What Is DEFRA Approved Fuel?
HouseFuel is pleased to announce that their ‘Smokeless Oval’ product is the latest DEFRA approved fuel authorised by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs for use in smoke control areas.
These controls, consolidated by the Clean Air Act of 1993 (DEFRA, 2014) were developed to manage what fuels could, and could not, be burnt in designated ‘Smokeless Areas’. Using DEFRA approved fuel ensures compliance with these regulations while also helping to reduce harmful emissions.
Authorisation as a DEFRA approved product allows for the HouseFuel Smokeless Ovals to be used nationwide regardless of where the consumer resides. , including in smoke control zones.
HouseFuel’s DEFRA Approved Smokeless Ovals
The authorisation from DEFRA for HouseFuel’s Smokeless Ovals would not have been possible without their close relationship with the fuel’s manufacturer, Maxibrite. This is the first time in Maxibrite’s history they have provided permission for their fuel to be packed and branded by a different company for the approval of DEFRA.
As a DEFRA approved fuel, Smokeless Ovals offer a reliable and compliant option for households looking for efficient, cleaner-burning alternatives to traditional fuels.
Growth Following DEFRA Approval
The close relationship between HouseFuel and its suppliers has allowed them to have a successful first year of trading in the fuel industry despite the higher-than-average temperatures (Met Office, 2014). The growth has also boosted the local economy in the North West of England, with additional land and office space purchased to accommodate the organisation’s expansion. With a predicted increase in sales in the years to come, there will hopefully be further opportunities for skilled staff to join the team. With a predicted increase in demand for DEFRA approved fuel in the years to come, there will hopefully be further opportunities for skilled staff to join the team.
2014 will undoubtedly be exciting for HouseFuel as it looks to continue to develop in the solid fuel industry, particularly within the growing market for DEFRA approved products.
