Fresh debates ignited by biomass boilers in schools

Biomass boilers that were pulled from Scottish schools in 2007 due to health and safety worries have reignited debates among local communities, it has emerged.

Two years ago, installation of biomass boilers was halted at seven schools in Edinburgh due to health and safety concerns that they would impact upon indoor air quality.

However, new guidance reveals that the Scottish government is actually endorsing the use of biomass heaters in the battle against climate change and emissions reducing in the country.

Now, local councillors are calling for the heaters to be installed, reported the Scotsman.

"Although there can be issues with the particulates, if you have got proper abatement technologies, i.e. chimneys and proper filtering systems, then it's fine," stated Andrew Burns, labour group leader of the city.

According to the Energy Saving Trust, a biomass boiler could save the average household around £470 a year on heating bills