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WE ARE
WFQA
Wood Fuel Quality Assurance
The Wood Fuel Quality Assurance (WFQA) scheme provides a simple and reliable way for consumers to purchase quality wood fuel. |
WFQA Wood Suppliers
Benefits of WFQA Fuel
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Independently tested and certified in Ireland for quality wood fuel |
Supporting clean air with carbon efficient fuel and reduced emissions |
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WFQA News
WOOD AS A FUEL comprises five volumes which describe the main woodfuels: firewood, woodchip and wood pellets. They comprehensively outline raw material sources, seasoning, drying and production processes, transportation and quality issues. Read more
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PRESS RELEASE: IrBEA Cautiously Welcomes New Standard for Domestic Solid Fuels.
Following several years of lobbying for the regulation of wood fuels, IrBEA cautiously welcome Minister Ryan’s announcement Read more |
2019 Annual Report of the Wood Fuel Quality Assurance Scheme
reports on the activities of the organisation over the last 12 months with updates on the committee and details on aims and ambitions of the members going forward. Read More |
In 2019 IrBEA submitted a detailed, evidence-based proposal to the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment on the issue of totally unsuitable wet firewood being placed on the market. Read More
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Our Ethos
Promoting and supporting the use of dry, well graded, clean and sustainably sourced wood fuels, combusted in efficient appliances, is the overall aim of the Wood Fuel Quality Assurance scheme.
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Wet wood fuel vs Dry wood fuel |
THE WFQA SCHEME IS MANAGED AND ADMINISTERED BY IRBEA AND SUPPORTED WITH A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND THE MARINE
