The sum of the law is explained in an article by Wood Masters, which reports:
The crux of this change lies in the April 2024 version of the Domestic Technical Handbook issued by the Scottish Government, (Mandatory Standard 6.11), which mandates that every new building must be designed and constructed to eschew direct emission heating systems. However, this prohibition comes with nuances. While wood-burning stoves are not outright banned in Scotland, the new rules exclusively target new-build homes, disallowing the installation of wood-burning stoves therein.
Every building must be designed and constructed in such a way that the means by which space within the building is heated or cooled and by which hot water is made available in the building is not by means of a direct emission heating system. Limitation: This standard does not apply to: a) alterations to, or extension of, a pre-2024 building; b) emergency heating; c) heating provided solely for the purpose of frost protection.
Domestic Technical Handbook issued by the Scottish Government, April 2024
Moreover, even existing buildings undergoing substantial conversion work are not spared from scrutiny. The regulations dictate the removal of wood-burning stoves in such cases, especially if the existing heat source is located within the portion of the building undergoing conversion.
The bill also targets existing builds that are undergoing what is considered ‘substantial conversion work.’
Scottish Highlands architecture firm Macarc said in a statement on X:
As well as oil and gas heating, log boilers will be banned, as will solid fuel and woodburning stoves.
What was until last week a sustainable, renewable heat source, will be outlawed.
As well as removing an essential backup source of heat for many, off-grid properties will no longer be able to use wood stoves. Woodland crofts will not be able to use their own timber.
Wood Masters added: ‘Zero Carbon Buildings Minister Patrick Harvie underscores that exemptions exist for emergency heating systems, albeit sparingly. The regulations outline stringent criteria for exemption, making it unlikely for a typical dwelling to meet the bar. Emergency heating via wood-burning stoves becomes a consideration only under specific circumstances, primarily in larger or more complex buildings where portable solutions are unfeasible.’
However, owners who possess homes built before April 1st, 2024 are exempt. But even that has a caveat, as the law includes a clause that may allow for mandated zero direct emissions heating (ZDEH) systems be installed before 2045.
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Other parts of Europe have already moved to ban wood-burning stoves, too, along with cities around the world that are enacting policies to phase-out gas-powered stoves, fobs, and boilers:
Germany Considers Ban On Woodstoves And Fireplaces To Fight Climate Emissions
Proverbs 26:21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
This of course has zero to do with “climate change,” just more control and oppression, designed to keep the masses controlled on a grid that can be manipulated and turned off/on on a whim.
[7] Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? [8] Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also? [9] For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen? [10] Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope. (1 Corinthians 9:7-10).
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We don’t care if ya freeze, climate change is more important; another words all electric so we can turn off the power as we see fit. Somebody is playing king over their peasants, OH, it’s Satan again, yup the one and only Roman Catholic Church.
What’s the KJV say:
Ecc_5:13 There is a sore evil which I have seen under the sun, namely, riches kept for the owners thereof to their hurt.
Ecc_6:1 There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, and it is common among men:
Bunch of green boogeyman witchcraft: when they ‘crack down’ on the real polluter & slaving nations like China, those of Africa taken by the same masters, etc: then we might be able to take them seriously. The Lord knows. He’s turning world attention back to Israel, & gathering the nations to judgment at Armageddon: East, West & everything in between that mocks & blasphemes him & his name, corrupting his word & way. Pray like Daniel, hate every false & wicked way.
Isaiah 3:11 Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him: for the reward of his hands shall be given him. from the true and only word of God the KJV Bible.