More than 80% of existing homes will still be in use in 2050, which means that ensuring they are warm, low carbon and affordable to heat is critical if we are to meet carbon emissions and fuel poverty targets.
The Existing Homes Alliance is a coalition of housing, environmental, fuel poverty, consumer and industry organisations calling for urgent action to transform Scotland’s existing housing stock.
We are working with all sectors and government at all levels to shape policy so that it delivers the scale of retrofit needed to ensure Scotland meets climate change and fuel poverty targets.
Latest Updates
Cold Homes and Fuel Poverty Maps
These maps, produced by EHA members Changeworks, show the extent and distribution of cold homes and fuel poverty across Scotland.
EHA response to Scottish Government Draft Heat in Buildings Strategy Consultation
The Existing Homes Alliance has responded to the Scottish Government’s Draft Heat in Buildings Strategy consultation. Whilst supporting many of the commitments, the Alliance believes that, to meet Scotland’s interim climate change targets, the pace of change outlined in the…
Our mission to improve Scotland’s existing homes
To meet our fuel poverty and climate change targets and deliver a green recovery, we need:
1 A legislative framework that gives the clarity and certainty needed to attract private investment, support Scotland’s homeowners, landlords and supply chains, whilst ensuring fairness and quality.
2 A Countdown to 2040 Delivery Plan, which shows how we will meet targets and includes a package of support and incentives so we can upgrade Scotland’s existing homes without passing the cost on to those who can least afford it.
3 Investment in innovation and support for local authorities and their partners to trial new approaches to improving energy efficiency, reduce fuel poverty and deliver thousands of green jobs.
Join us if you would like to be part of our campaign to ensure there are no households in Scotland living in hard-to-heat, draughty homes by 2030.
