More than 80% of existing homes will still be in use in 2050, which means that ensuring they are warm, low carbon and affordable to heat is critical if we are to meet carbon emissions and fuel poverty targets.
The Existing Homes Alliance is a coalition of housing, environmental, fuel poverty, consumer and industry organisations calling for urgent action to transform Scotland’s existing housing stock.
We are working with all sectors and government at all levels to shape policy so that it delivers the scale of retrofit needed to ensure Scotland meets climate change and fuel poverty targets.
Latest Updates
Businesses call for certainty to accelerate transition to energy efficient, low emissions homes
Two years since the Scottish Government published its plans for cutting greenhouse gas emissions from Scotland’s homes, more than thirty supply chain organisations have written an open letter to First Minister, Humza Yousaf, urging his government to publish a Heat in Buildings Bill to give certainty to businesses involved in the transition to energy efficient, net zero emissions homes. With homes accounting for around a fifth of Scotland’s greenhouse gas…
EHA response to proposals for a Heat in Buildings Bill
Switching from fossil fuel heating and reducing how much energy is needed to heat our homes is essential if Scotland is to meet climate change and fuel poverty targets. Governments across the world are introducing policies and regulations that support a switch to clean heating and more energy efficient homes. The Scottish Government published a consultation on energy efficiency and clean heat regulations in November 2023 (closed 8th March). It is…
Our mission to improve Scotland’s existing homes
To meet our fuel poverty and climate change targets and deliver a green recovery, we need:
1 A legislative framework that gives the clarity and certainty needed to attract private investment, support Scotland’s homeowners, landlords and supply chains, whilst ensuring fairness and quality.
2 A Countdown to 2040 Delivery Plan, which shows how we will meet targets and includes a package of support and incentives so we can upgrade Scotland’s existing homes without passing the cost on to those who can least afford it.
3 Investment in innovation and support for local authorities and their partners to trial new approaches to improving energy efficiency, reduce fuel poverty and deliver thousands of green jobs.
Join us if you would like to be part of our campaign to ensure there are no households in Scotland living in hard-to-heat, draughty homes by 2030.
