Budget deal gives welcome boost for warm homes – but more is needed to tackle climate emergency Yesterday (Wednesday 26 February), Cabinet Secretary for Finance Kate Forbes reached an agreement with the Scottish Green Party to ensure passage of the Scottish Government’s budget at all stages in parliament. This deal included £25 million of additional … [Continue Reading]
Scottish Budget falls short in delivering climate friendly homes
The Scottish Budget, published on 6 February 2020 includes a total of £137m dedicated to energy efficiency measures such as the provision of insulation, new heating systems and advice and information for renters and homeowners. This figure has increased only slightly from last year’s budget of £119 million – even though making our homes warm … [Continue Reading]
Call to double funding for warm homes in Scottish Budget 2020/21
The Existing Homes Alliance has called for a doubling of funding for warm homes in the Scottish Budget for 2020/21 to respond to the climate emergency and tackle fuel poverty. To support this call, the Alliance recently issued two new briefings to spell out the many benefits of energy efficient homes and to illustrate how … [Continue Reading]
Energy efficiency, fuel poverty and the Scottish Budget 2020-21
To ensure that the energy performance of Scotland homes is improved at the pace and scale (through energy efficiency improvements and heat decarbonisation) required to meet the Scottish Government’s new targets on fuel poverty and climate change the Existing Homes Alliance Scotland calls for a doubling of investment, from the current budget of around £119 … [Continue Reading]
Alliance sets out pathway to zero carbon homes by 2045
The Existing Homes Alliance Scotland published a report on 5 September 2019 setting out a credible pathway to making all homes in Scotland zero carbon by 2045. It highlights the need for immediate action and a doubling of investment to improve the energy efficiency and heating of our homes at the pace and scale required … [Continue Reading]
