The Existing Homes Alliance consultation response makes the case that given the climate emergency and commitment to emission reduction targets of 70% by 2030, 90% by 2040 and net zero by 2045, the pace of delivery for Energy Efficient Scotland must be accelerated. We provide an alternative credible pathway to achieve EPC band C or … [Continue Reading]
Alliance Submission to Call for Evidence on Low Carbon Heat in Off-Gas Buildings
The Existing Homes Alliance is calling for a coherent approach coherent approach to meeting higher energy performance standards in homes aligned with Scotland’s over-arching target of net-zero emissions by 2045. Therefore, we support the focus on off-gas buildings, where ‘low regrets’ energy efficiency and low carbon heat measures (both individual and networks) must be taken … [Continue Reading]
The potential for ‘deep retrofit’ in Scotland
The condition of Scotland’s existing housing stock means that too many households are effectively locked into fuel poverty and domestic properties remain a significant source of carbon emissions. The Scottish Government is committed to removing poor energy efficiency as a driver for fuel poverty and reducing greenhouse gas emissions through more energy efficient buildings and … [Continue Reading]
The right frame of mind: Engagement for domestic energy efficiency in Scotland
This report explores the need for new engagement strategies with homeowners to encourage uptake of energy efficiency measures. While Scotland’s housing has improved in terms of energy performance, progress is slowing, as many of the easy measures have already been done. And the research suggests that communications that concentrate on small changes can send people … [Continue Reading]
Supply chain ready to deliver on EPC band C for homes by 2030
The Existing Homes Alliance conducted a survey of energy efficiency and low carbon heat businesses to ask for views on a credible pathway and timescale to meeting higher energy performance standards in Scotland’s existing housing stock, and how the government’s concerns regarding the supply chain readiness to deliver can be addressed. The purpose of the … [Continue Reading]
