At McDonogh's we are committed to providing our customers with sustainable fuel options that are better for their health, their appliances and the environment. All of the fuels we stock adhere to the new solid fuel standards implemented in 2021 reducing the impact these fuels have on the environment.
Solid Fuel Standards
In 2021 the government re-affirmed it's commitment to tackle air pollution caused by domestic solid fuel burning with the development of new solid fuels regulations for Ireland. The following are some of new standards for solid fuels that apply in Ireland:
- Coal, coal-based products, any manufactured solid fuel or peat briquettes will be required to have a smoke emission rate of less than 10g/hour, reducing to 5g/hr by 2025
- The sulphur content permitted for all fuels will be reduced from 2% to 1% over time.
- Wood sold in single units under 2m³ will be required to have a moisture content of 25% or less (moving to 20% within 4 years) and wet wood sold over these volumes will be required to come with instructions for the purchaser on how to dry this wood.