Energy Efficient Scotland consultation: Improving energy efficiency in owner occupied homes The Alliance submitted its response to the most recent Energy Efficient Scotland consultation, strongly supporting the introduction of a legally-binding energy efficiency standards for owner-occupied housing. This will make homes warmer, healthier and more affordable to heat – addressing both climate change and fuel … [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]
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 must be accelerated. We provide an alternative credible pathway to achieve EPC band C or … [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]
