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 …
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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 …
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 …
Accelerating the pace of delivery – Energy Efficient Scotland
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 …
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 …
