Notice of temporary ENplus wood pellets suspension closure as the UK market and supply chains are now restructured
ENplus A1 Wood Pellet Requirement Returns: What You Need to Know
In early 2022, the UK Government issued a temporary ENplus wood pellets suspension to qualify for RHI payments. This allowed domestic users and small biomass boiler owners to use alternative pellets due to supply shortages.
With supply chains now reorganized, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has announced that the suspension will end on 22nd November 2023.
What This Means for You
•If using non-certified wood pellets, you must use all stock before 22nd November 2023 to qualify for RHI payments.
•To remain eligible for RHI payments, you must switch to ENplus A1 wood pellets and obtain a BSL number.
Order Now to Secure Supply
This winter, high demand for locally produced wood pellets may cause supply delays. We encourage all customers to refill now to secure current prices and avoid disruptions.
Why did we encourage customers to still use ENplus® A1 certified wood pellets?
Guaranteed Quality Across the Entire Supply Chain
ENplus® ensures strict quality control throughout production, storage, and transport, delivering consistent, high-performance wood pellets to consumers.
Sustainably Produced, Locally Sourced
At Balcas Energy, we manufacture high-quality biomass pellets in the UK from virgin wood residue, a co-product of our sawmilling process.
Strict Quality Testing for Optimal Performance
Every pellet undergoes screening, testing, and quality checks to meet the highest quality accreditations and ensure efficient, clean burning.
100% Virgin Wood—No Waste or Recycled Material
Our pellets are made from locally sourced spruce and pine from sustainably managed forests. We never use waste or recycled wood.
Potential Issues with Using Non-ENplus® A1 Certified Wood Pellets
Using non-certified wood pellets can lead to several performance and maintenance issues:
1. Increased Ash Content
Non-certified pellets may have up to 10 times more ash, reducing energy efficiency and leading to more frequent boiler maintenance.
2. Lower Ash Melting Temperature
A lower ash melting point increases the risk of clinker formation, causing blockages on the grate and reducing boiler efficiency.
3. Higher Chlorine Content
Non-certified pellets may contain higher chlorine levels, risking accelerated corrosion in the heat exchanger of your biomass appliance.
4. Higher Fines Content
Non-ENplus® A1 pellets typically have lower durability, leading to a higher fines percentage and potential issues with burning consistency.
Balcas Sustainability Manufacturing Process
Balcas is a business that is focused on the future. And there is no better future than one we can control.
At Balcas we believe that sustainably managed forests are our future. So we innovate with timber, taking care to use it as efficiently as possible, ensuring four trees are planted for every one we harvest.
Forests are the lungs of the planet and we are proud of the contribution that we are making towards fighting climate change:
If you need to speak to us about our locally produced high-quality wood pellets, please contact us by clicking HERE.
Thank You,
Balcas Energy
