The Fuel Poverty (Targets, Strategy and Definition) Bill was published in June 2018. This Bill responds to the SNP manifesto commitment to publish a Warm Homes Bill to tackle fuel poverty and energy efficiency but is now focused solely on fuel poverty. While the focus on fuel poverty is welcome, we fear that the scope … [Continue Reading]
Alliance response to Building Standards Energy Regulations Consultation
Most of the focus of this call for evidence is on the application to regulations to new build properties. However, as 85% of the housing stock we have today will still be with us in 2050, there is an urgent need to tackle its energy performance and to apply improved standards to existing homes. To … [Continue Reading]
Alliance response to Energy Efficient Scotland Consultation – July 2018
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A Warm Homes Bill for Scotland
The Existing Homes Alliance Scotland welcomes the commitment from the Scottish Government to take forward a Warm Homes Bill in this parliament. Support for the Warm Homes Bill also featured in several political party manifestos. This proposed Bill should provide the statutory foundation for the new fuel poverty target and strategy, and for Scotland’s Energy … [Continue Reading]
Alliance welcomes cross-party calls for action on cold homes
The Existing Homes Alliance (ExHA) welcomed news that opposition parties in the Scottish Parliament have written to the Scottish Government, backing calls for strong targets and extra funding for energy efficiency. See press release: PR_exha_cross_party_letter_FINAL See the cross-party letter: Crossparty letter to Kevin Stewart final
