As we approach the publication of the draft Scottish Budget 2021/22 at the end of January 2021, the Existing Homes Alliance sets out the budget requirements needed to achieve warm, zero emission and affordable to heat homes. Budget Briefing Summary 031220 Budget Briefing Final_171120
Cautious welcome for infrastructure investment
The Existing Homes Alliance welcomes the overall increase in infrastructure investment set out in the Scottish Government’s draft Infrastructure Investment Plan, which was published yesterday. However, it remains unclear how much of this will go towards making our homes warm and affordable to heat. Lori McElroy, Chair of the Existing Homes Alliance said, “Investing in … [Continue Reading]
Home retrofit should be key component of Scotland’s Green Recovery
The Existing Homes Alliance says the case for investing in retrofit of Scotland’s housing as part of the economic recovery plan is very strong and recognised by government advisors and commentators in its submission to the Advisory Group on Economic Recovery. For example, the UK CCC included buildings retrofit as one of five priority measures … [Continue Reading]
