Stove Industry Alliance

the stove industry alliance (sia) was formed in 2008 to promote the benefits of wood-burning stoves and biomass appliances. with 40 members ranging from manufacturers and distributors of stoves and flue equipment, its objectives are very much supported by government initiatives to reduce our dependency of fossil fuels and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. the sia works closely with hetas which is a government recognised body for the testing and approval of biomass and solid fuel domestic heating appliances, fuels and services, including the registration of competent stove installers and servicing businesses. objectives of the sia •to lobby and influence government on legislation affecting stoves to promote their benefits and environmental advantages. •to promote and explain the benefits and environmental advantages of stoves as heating appliances. •to maintain an independently audited system to monitor sales trends in the uk and ireland. •to provide a brief to the hetas technical commit