Net zero heating and energy efficiency standards - phase 3 and 4: qualitative research

The Scottish Government commissioned Energy Saving Trust and Taylor McKenzie to undertake research to explore attitudes of homeowners in Scotland to the potential regulatory standards proposed to be implemented over 2025 – 2045 , dependent on further consultation.


Appendix B Phase 4 focus group recruitment structure

Format / Venue Quota
F2F Glasgow Group 1 – Glasgow / 6x Suburban / Digitally excluded / B, C1, C2, D / 45-75 / no BAME participants / all participants connected to the gas grid / inc 2 participants with accessibility needs / 6 participants in total
Group 2 – Glasgow / 2x Urban / 4x Suburban / Financially vulnerable / C2, D, E / 18-75 / inc 1 x participant from ethnic minority group / all participants connected to the gas grid / inc 1 participant with accessibility needs / 6 participants in total
Remote Group 3 – Highlands & Islands, Grampian & Scottish Borders / 7x Rural / B, C1 / 18-75 / inc 1 x BAME participant / 4 participants not connected to the gas grid / inc 1 participant with accessibility needs / 7 participants in total
Remote Group 4 – Edinburgh, Dundee, Stirling, Aberdeen, Glasgow / 1x Urban / 3x Suburban / B, C1 / 18-75 / inc 1 x BAME participant / all participants connected to the gas grid / no participants with accessibility needs / 4 participants in total
Remote Group 5 – All over Scotland / 2x Urban / 3x Suburban / 1x Rural / First-time buyers / B, C1, C2 / 18-45 / inc 1 x BAME participant / inc 1 participant not connected to the gas grid / no participants with accessibility needs / 6 participants in total
Remote Group 6 – All over Scotland / 1x Urban / 3x Suburban / Prospective buyers / B, C1 / 18-45 / inc 1 x BAME participant / all participants connected to the gas grid / no participants with accessibility needs / 4 participants in total

Contact

Email: heatinbuildings@gov.scot

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