The Existing Homes Alliance believes the Climate Change Bill offers an exciting opportunity for Scotland to implement the Paris Agreement and to respond to the recent report from the IPCC special report on the impacts of warming to 1.5 degrees C. We would like to see the Bill: Include measures to progress policy action in … [Continue Reading]
Existing Homes Alliance Stage 1 Evidence – Fuel Poverty Bill
The Existing Homes Alliance welcomes the Fuel Poverty (Target, Definition and Strategy) (Scotland) Bill as part of a long-term strategy to eradicate fuel poverty and improve energy efficiency. There is a focus on all four drivers of fuel poverty (energy efficiency, income, energy price and how energy is used in the home) and we particularly … [Continue Reading]
Response to Ministerial Statement on Energy Efficient Scotland 22 Nov 2018
We welcome the continuing debate in the Scottish Parliament to secure an ambitious and successful Energy Efficient Scotland Programme. This briefing sets out our response to the Minister’s statement on Energy Efficient Scotland, particularly on the issues of the Long Term Domestic Standard and future legislation. The Scottish Government has taken some positive steps on … [Continue Reading]
Energy Efficient Scotland – Options for National Oversight Body
Energy Efficient Scotland is set to run over the next 20 years and with an investment of over £10bn. It will run over several administrations, impact numerous government portfolios, and various levels of government. It will influence and operate within Scottish, UK and international legislative frameworks. The Existing Homes Alliance Scotland and others have argued … [Continue Reading]
Strengthening the Energy Efficiency Scotland Route Map – Alliance proposals
Energy Efficient Scotland is a 20 year programme aimed at making Scotland’s existing buildings near zero carbon wherever feasible by 2050. This briefing sets out the Alliance proposals on how the programme needs to be strengthened if it is to meet its vision for 2050. Energy Efficient Scotland_EXHA_September_2018_FINAL
