Expert opinion

Now for the Good News and what customers can do about it. Wood heating and wood fuel markets are experiencing some significant challenges this year. However it’s not all bad news and there are some things customers can do to mitigate some of these problems.

A typical day means that I get up at sunrise, which may sound harsh to some people but I live in a very lovely corner of West Sussex and it is a treat to see the light fall across the beautiful fields. I tend to my herd of cows and feed Baby, our pet sheep, with her digestive biscuit before my mobile phone starts to ring.

Anyone interested in wood heating and the wood fuel market, either as a supplier or a customer, will know that there are cold winds blowing across the market at the moment and we’re not just talking time of year.

South East Wood Fuels, with our consultancy arm Vert Energy Associates (VEA), have been increasingly working with clients to improve the performance of their boilers. We call this the ‘Fuel ++’ programme where we link quality fuel, trouble-shooting and servicing.