Home Heating

Air pollution mainly caused by woodburners and open fires is Canterbury’s main air pollution problem. To reduce the problem there are rules to what burners you can install, subsidies to replace old heating and information on heating systems, insulation and how to best use your existing woodburner.

• Find out about subsidies through the Clean Heat Project.

• Find out about what sort heating you are allowed to install in your home.

• Get the list of burners approved for your home and find out which are eligible for the Clean Heat Project.

• If you are still using a woodburner, you may want to find out what is the best way to use your burner so you create less pollution and save on firewood.

• Read more about the different types of heating and about insulation.