The SEGUIN Group at the heart of a report on Le Monde de Jamy
Last November, the SEGUIN Group welcomed the teams from the program Le Monde de Jamy to its Randan laboratory.
Objective: to explain, in a simple and practical way, how wood heating works and the levers that make it possible to combine performance, savings, and respect for air quality.
Broadcast on France 5 in an episode dedicated to the theme “Heating: How to Reduce Your Bill?”, this report is based on tests carried out alongside Jamy Gourmaud and Kevin Pras, Research & Development Director of the SEGUIN Group.
An immersion at the heart of R&D, serving the nearly 8 million French people who heat their homes with wood—now the French people’s preferred heating energy.
Air Quality: A Central Issue in Wood Heating
Contrary to popular belief, wood heating is not incompatible with current environmental requirements, provided it relies on high-performance equipment and appropriate usage.
The report highlights the impact of older-generation appliances, which often emit more fine particles, compared with modern appliances.
Thanks to tests carried out under real-life conditions in the SEGUIN laboratory, it becomes clear that current technologies enable more complete and better-controlled combustion, leading to a significant reduction in emissions.
Air quality depends as much on the appliance as on how it is used: a key point at the heart of the educational work carried out by the SEGUIN Group.
Renewing appliances: rapidly improving performance
The tests carried out for Le Monde de Jamy illustrate a sometimes overlooked reality: replacing wood heating appliances is one of the most effective levers for improving both energy and environmental performance.
Recent appliances offer:
- higher efficiency,
- cleaner combustion,
- optimized wood consumption,
- and enhanced ease of use.
Advances in standards and technologies make it possible to
today to combine thermal performance, energy efficiency, and
reduced emissions, while meeting users’ expectations in terms of comfort and ease of use.
Everyday use: the right practices make all the difference
Beyond technology, the report emphasizes one essential point: proper everyday use. A few simple actions can help optimize the operation of a wood heating appliance. Among the key fundamentals highlighted:
use dry wood with an appropriate moisture content,
store wood properly, protected from moisture,
favor top-down ignition, which promotes a gradual temperature rise, better combustion, and fewer emissions.
These practices, accessible to everyone, improve the appliance’s efficiency, air quality, and the lifespan of the equipment.
Understanding to Use Better
Through this report, Le Monde de Jamy and the SEGUIN Group share a common conviction: the performance of wood heating relies on a balance between technology, knowledge, and usage.
Informing, explaining, and sharing the right practices is an essential step in sustainably supporting the millions of French households that choose wood energy.
Report broadcast on the program Le Monde de Jamy on France 5.