The Wood Fuel Quality Assurance (WFQA) scheme provides a simple and reliable way for consumers to purchase quality wood fuel.

Experience the difference with our high-quality, Certified dried wood fuel

FIREWOOD
Wood logs must be dried to a moisture content of 25% or less to be classified as firewood

WOOD PELLETS
Wood pellets are made from clean, compressed sawdust and are a convenient and reliable fuel

WOOD CHIP
Wood chip is ideal for decarbonising commercial and industrial heat

WOOD BRIQUETTES
Wood briquettes are compressed biomass made from sawdust or wood waste, providing efficient, clean-burning heat

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Benefits of WFQA Fuel

Superior performance and safety with our dried wood fuel.

Independently tested and certified in Ireland for quality wood fuel

Supporting clean air with carbon efficient fuel and reduced emissions

Sourced from sustainably managed forests

Supporting the rural economy with forestry and local development

WFQA NEWS
Expertly sourced and quality-checked wood fuel news blog

THE NEW IRISH SOLID FUEL REGULATIONS EXPLAINED

The New Irish Solid Fuel Reguations explained:
The WFQA welcomes and fully supports the introduction by government of the Solid Fuel Regulations for Ireland.
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Wood Fuel Quality Assurance Animation on the sustainability role of wood fuels in forest management.
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PRESS RELEASE: IRBEA CAUTIOUSLY WELCOMES NEW STANDARDS FOR DOMESTIC SOLID FUELS

This Solid Biomass Capacity Statement authored by a multi-disciplinary team within IrBEA, aims to give market confidence to energy users regarding the availability and capacity of the solid biomass sector to deliver renewable decarbonised heating solution in Ireland. Read More

IrBEA Report on
Specified Biomass Harvesting - Good Practice Guidance for Energy Assortment Harvesting at Clearfell.
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IrBEA launches a new wood fuel factsheet for retailers and consumers

This factsheet provides an overview of wood fuel standards and regulations in Ireland for both retailers and consumers. It explains the Solid Fuel Regulations (2022) and outlines the legal requirements for selling and using firewood, pellets and briquettes on the island of Ireland. The document highlights the importance of choosing certified wood fuels to ensure compliance, efficiency and cleaner air. It also introduces the Wood Fuel Quality Assurance (WFQA) scheme as a trusted mark of quality and sustainability. By promoting certified wood fuels, this factsheet supports responsible heating, lower emissions and climate action.
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The Wood Fuel Quality Assurance Scheme (WFQA) is managed and administered by Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) and is supported by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.