Home energy and fuel poverty
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Heat Pump Sector Deal Expert Advisory Group: Scottish Government response
The Expert Advisory Group was formed to make recommendations to Scottish Ministers on the scope of a potential Heat Pump Sector Deal for Scotland. This publication outlines our response to the recommendations made in their final report.
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Towards an Industry for Green Heat: heat in buildings supply chains delivery plan
Sets out how supply chains will need to grow and change to meet future demand driven by future regulations of heating and energy efficiency. In the plan we outline the actions we are taking to support growth across the green heat industry.
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Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing post 2020 (EESSH2) review: interim guidance for social landlords
Sets out early action guidance for social landlords during the review of the Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing post 2020 (EESSH2) until a new standard is established.
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Accelerating green heat delivery
Next steps taken to help transformation.
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Tackling the energy cost crisis
First Minister convenes second summit with energy companies and advice organisations.
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Local heat and energy efficiency strategies and delivery plans: guidance
Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategies (LHEES) are at the heart of a place based, locally-led and tailored approach to the heat transition. These local strategies will underpin an area-based approach to heat and energy efficiency planning and delivery.
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Creating Hope Together: suicide prevention strategy 2022 to 2032
Scotland's Suicide Prevention Strategy covering the period from 2022 to 2032.
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Accessing help for cost of living
New website provides ‘one stop shop’ for advice and information.
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National Islands Plan: implementation route map 2022
Details how we will deliver our priorities over the lifetime of the National Islands Plan. It identifies the methods to monitor progress towards fulfilling the many commitments in the Plan and sets out timescales for delivery of our work.
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Rent freeze focus of Programme for Government
Ministers act to protect people in cost crisis.
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Cost Crisis Programme for Government
Scottish Child Payment increased from 14 November.
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Scottish City Region and Growth Deals: carbon management guidance for projects and programmes
Guidance for project owners on managing carbon emissions associated with Scottish City Region and Growth Deal projects.
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Heat in Buildings delivery report: 2019-2020
Seventh annual summary report of the HIBs (formerly HEEPS) programme which includes the outcomes achieved from the 2019-2020 programme and an overview of cumulative progress since 2013.
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Heat in Buildings strategy - domestic EPC reform consultation: analysis summary report
An analysis summary of our EPC reform consultation that ran from July to October 2021. Proposals included renaming the current metrics and adding a third metric, such that EPCs display separate ratings for energy efficiency, cost, and carbon emissions. This summary report outlines the key findings.
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The Building (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2022: Section 6 (Energy): ICIA
Island Communities Impact Assessment (ICIA) undertaken in relation to The Building (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2022: Section 6 (Energy).
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The Building (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2022: Section 6 (Energy): EQIA results
Summary results of the Equalities Impact Assessment (EQIA) undertaken in relation to The Building (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2022: Section 6 (Energy).
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Taking action on cost emergency
Scottish Government Resilience Room convened.
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Energy Efficient Scotland Transition Programme Survey Evaluation
This report presents the social evaluation of the Energy Efficient Scotland Transition Programme, which aimed to support local authorities’ engagement with households and businesses expected to self-fund energy efficiency improvements.
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Transforming heating in homes
Zero direct emission plans for all new buildings.
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Renewable and zero direct emissions heating systems in affordable housing projects (phase 2): evaluation
An evaluation of the selection, installation and performance of zero direct emissions heating (ZDEH) systems installed in new affordable homes in Scotland.
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Zero direct emissions heat in new build affordable homes: case study
Case studies detailing the choice, installation and experience of zero direct emissions heating systems in new affordable homes in Scotland across various sites and housing types.
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New Build Heat Standard: consultation - part two
We are seeking views on our detailed proposals for a New Build Heat Standard (NBHS) to prohibit the use of direct emissions heating systems in new buildings warranted from April 2024.
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Making the Future - second Just Transition Commission: initial report
The second Just Transition Commission convened in early 2022 with a remit to provide scrutiny and advice on the Scottish Government’s sectoral and regional just transition plans. This initial report sets out strategic priorities to ensure the decarbonisation of Scotland's economy is delivered fairly
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Suicide prevention strategy and action plan drafts: consultation
Consultation on drafts of a new suicide prevention strategy and action plan for Scotland.
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Improving our understanding of child poverty in rural and island Scotland: research
Building on the "Poverty in rural Scotland: evidence review" (December 2021), SRUC were commissioned to undertake the research project, “Improving our understanding of child poverty in rural and island Scotland”.
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Tackling child poverty delivery plan: fourth year progress report 2021 to 2022
The fourth annual progress report for 'Every child, every chance: tackling child poverty delivery plan 2018-2022'.
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Tackling child poverty - fourth year progress report 2021 to 2022: annex A - measurement framework
Measurement framework with the latest data on the drivers of child poverty. The 23 indicators in the child poverty measurement framework are intended to monitor these drivers of poverty. They form part of a wider monitoring and evaluation strategy.
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Coal extraction policy: call for evidence
An opportunity to contribute views and evidence on the development of coal extraction policy in Scotland. This helps us ensure we deliver a robust, fully-evidenced policy position in line with energy needs, statutory requirements, and climate change ambitions.
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Building a net zero future
New measures to slash carbon emissions from housing stock.
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Cost of living top of the agenda for Finance Ministers
Finance Interministerial Standing Committee.
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Zero Emission Taskforce recommendation report: Scottish Government response
Sets out our response to the Zero Emissions Social Housing Taskforce report.
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Heat in Buildings strategy - quality assurance: policy statement
Quality assurance is critical to our heat decarbonisation aims. This policy statement focuses on the standards, skills and certifications required for installers on SG schemes, proposed ways to tackle scams and mis-selling and how to improve public engagement.
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New benefit to help with winter fuel bills
Low Income Winter Heating Assistance will support 400,000 households.
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Reassurance needed on long term cost of living pressures
Finance Secretary responds to Chancellor’s statement.
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Climate Change Plan: monitoring reports 2022
The second annual statutory monitoring report against the updated 2018 Climate Change Plan, as per the Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Act 2019.
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Urgent action needed on cost of living
Calls for £30 billion support package.
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Heat in buildings - Scotland's National Public Energy Agency call for evidence: analysis of responses
Results of a call for evidence which ran from November 2021 to February 2022. This supported our Programme for Government commitment to establish a new National Public Energy Agency by 2025 to lead and coordinate heat and energy efficiency retrofit in Scotland.
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Potential heat network zones: first national assessment
Analysis to identify and characterise potential zones for heat networks in Scotland. It provides further detail on the analysis criteria, assessment methodology, limitations, definitions and the interpretation of the outputs.
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Heat networks delivery plan - draft: consultation analysis
The key findings from a qualitative analysis of consultation responses that were submitted about the draft heat networks delivery plan.
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Heat networks delivery plan
Sets out how provisions of the Heat Networks Scotland Act 2021 and wider policy will contribute to increasing heat networks in Scotland.
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National Islands Plan: annual report 2021
The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 requires that a report is presented to Parliament each year setting out the progress made towards delivery of the National Islands Plan.
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Bold action needed to tackle cost of living
Finance Secretary calls for immediate support.
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Investment in tackling child poverty
Supporting low income households.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) supporting Gypsy/Travellers: framework for local authorities
This framework, created jointly with COSLA, is for local authorities and partners supporting Gypsy/Traveller communities whilst Scotland transitions to living with COVID-19. This framework replaces all previous versions.
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Home Energy Efficiency Equity Loan pilot: homeowner feedback survey - analysis of responses
Impartial analysis of the independent survey of homeowners who participated in the pilot. The analysis covers the impact that the measures implemented had on wellbeing and energy bills, the carbon reductions achieved and homeowner experience of the Equity Loan process and offer. Read the call for evidence: https://www.gov.scot/publications/equity-loan-scheme-call-evidence/pages/1/
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Home Energy Efficiency Equity Loan pilot - call for evidence on potential national rollout: analysis of responses
Independent analysis of the responses to the call for evidence on the potential to develop an Equity Loan Scheme as part of the suite of support schemes for the decarbonisation of Scottish homes. Read the call for evidence: https://www.gov.scot/publications/equity-loan-scheme-call-evidence/pages/1/
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Tackling the cost of living crisis
Support to help mitigate against future energy price increases.
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Heat in buildings strategy: easy read
This is the easy read version of the Heat in Buildings Strategy summary document.
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£300m boost for climate friendly heating
Transforming Scotland’s heating systems.
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Consumer Scotland - energy, post and water - draft workplan 2022 to 2023: consultation
A key part of Consumer Scotland’s role will be to provide levy-funded advocacy in the energy, post and water sectors and this is our draft plan for that work, published for consultation.
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Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) pilot programme: synthesis evaluation
This report presents findings from a synthesis evaluation of Scotland’s Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) pilot programme, which involved pilot projects delivered by all 32 Scottish local authorities.
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Eradicating fuel poverty
New strategy to make homes safer, warmer and cheaper to heat.
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Tackling fuel poverty in Scotland: a strategic approach
The fuel poverty strategy sets out policies and proposals for national government, local authorities and third sector partners to help meet the targets set out in the Fuel Poverty (Targets, Definition and Strategy) (Scotland) Act 2019.
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A New Deal for Tenants - draft strategy: consultation
We are consulting on the draft A New Deal for Tenants - rented sector strategy, which seeks to improve accessibility, affordability choices and standards across the whole rented sector in Scotland.
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Interim Gypsy/Traveller site design guide
Guide to assist public sector providers of Gypsy/Traveller sites to design and provide high quality accommodation that meets their needs.
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Scotland's Climate Assembly - recommendations for action: SG response
Scotland's Climate Assembly published their full report on 23 June 2021. It included 81 recommendations for the Scottish Government, who had six months to respond. This response sets out the existing and proposed actions that government will take in order to address their recommendations.
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New winter heating benefit
Annual investment of £20 million to help low income households.
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Low Income Winter Heating Assistance (LIWHA): consultation
Consultation on our proposals to introduce a new Scottish benefit, Low Income Winter Heating Assistance, to replace the current Cold Weather Payment scheme in Scotland from winter 2022.
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Heat in buildings - National Public Energy Agency: consultation - call for evidence 2021/2022
We are committed to establishing a new National Public Energy Agency by 2025 to provide leadership and coordination of heat decarbonisation delivery in Scotland. This call for evidence is the first step in a process of collaboration and co-development of the new body (closes 8 February 2022).
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Heat in buildings strategy: equality impact assessment
Summary document setting out the results of the full Equality impact assessment (EQIA) which has been carried out for the Heat in Buildings strategy.
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£50 million for warmer, greener homes
Support available to help people save on heating bills this winter.
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Heat networks delivery plan - draft: consultation
This draft heat network delivery plan sets out how the provisions of the Heat Networks (Scotland) Act 2021, and related policies, will contribute to increased heat networks across Scotland. It also outlines the proposed regulatory regime for the heat networks sector in Scotland.
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Heat in buildings strategy: business and regulatory impact assessment
This business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) accompanies our Heat in Buildings Strategy.
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Heat in buildings strategy: fairer Scotland duty
Summary document of the Fairer Scotland Duty assessment process which has been carried out for the Heat in Buildings Strategy.
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Heat in buildings strategy: island communities impact assessment
Island communities impact assessment (ICIA) for the Heat in Buildings Strategy.
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Heat in buildings strategy: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment
Summary document setting out the results of the full child rights and wellbeing impact assessment which has been carried out for the Heat in Buildings Strategy.
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Financial help for families in need
£41 million Winter Support Fund for low income households.
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The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (Scotland) regulations 2020: EQIA
Equalities impact assessment (EQIA) for The Energy Efficiency (Domestic Private Rented Property) (Scotland) regulations 2020 and draft associated guidance
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The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (Scotland) regulations 2020: ICIA
Island Communities Impact Assessment (ICIA) for the Energy Efficiency (Domestic Private Rented Property) (Scotland) regulations 2020 and draft associated guidance.
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The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (Scotland) regulations 2020: consultation analysis
Analysis of responses from the consultation on the Energy Efficient Scotland: The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (Scotland) regulations 2019 and associated guidance.
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The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (Scotland) regulations 2020: BRIA
Business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) for the Energy Efficiency (Domestic Private Rented Property) (Scotland) regulations 2020.
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Renewable heat target and action: 2021 update
An update on the progress toward meeting the target of 11% of non-electrical heat demand from renewable sources by 2020.
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Making our homes cleaner and greener
Scotland’s heat in buildings strategy published.
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Renewable and zero emissions heating systems in affordable housing projects: evaluation
An evaluation of renewable and zero emissions heating systems in 21 Scottish affordable housing projects. This study assesses the estimated, actual, and counterfactual costs of the projects’ heating systems and determines the drivers behind decision making.
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New Build Heat Standard - scoping consultation: analysis
Independent analysis of the responses made to the scoping consultation into the New Build Heat Standard.
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Electricity network constraints and the 2024 New Build Heat Standard: research
Research looking into the network constraints issues associated with the electrification of heat for domestic new build developments. The focus of the work was on connection costs for these developments, how the cost is defined, and apportioned to the relevant stakeholder.
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Heat in Buildings Strategy - achieving net zero emissions in Scotland's buildings
Sets out our vision for the future of heat in buildings, and the actions we are taking in the buildings sector to deliver our climate change commitments, maximise economic opportunities, and ensure a just transition, including helping address fuel poverty.
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Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy pilots: phase 3 - evaluation
Evaluation of the third, and final, phase of Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) pilots, which involved nine local authorities and took place between November 2019 and April 2021.
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Decarbonising heating - economic impact: report
This report considers the potential economic impacts arising from a shift towards low carbon heating technologies in Scotland, over the period to 2030.
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Just Transition - A Fairer, Greener Scotland: Scottish Government response
The Scottish Government's initial response to the final report of the Just Transition Commission. It sets out our long-term vision for just transition and provides details on our National Just Transition Planning Framework.
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Achieving net zero in social housing: Zero Emissions Social Housing Taskforce report
This report outlines work undertaken by Zero Emission Social Housing Task Force. Within the report the recommendations set out what is required to achieve zero emission housing whilst ensuring support for tenants in reducing their energy bills and achieving carbon savings.
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Equity loan scheme - call for evidence: consultation
The equity loan pilot has delivered energy efficient and zero emission heating solutions to eligible homeowners since its inception in 2017. We now wish to consider the potential to develop the pilot as part of the suite of support schemes for the decarbonisation of Scottish homes.
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Islands bond: consultation
The Scottish Government has made a commitment to developing an Islands Bond - offering 100 bonds of up to £50,000 to young people and families to stay in or to move to islands currently threatened by depopulation. This consultation is inviting comments to inform the development of this policy.
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Increased funding to tackle fuel poverty and climate change
£64 million for local heat and energy efficiency projects
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Cleaner Air for Scotland 2 - Towards a Better Place for Everyone
A new air quality strategy to replace Cleaner Air for Scotland - The Road to a Healthier Future, setting out the Scottish Government's air quality policy framework for the next five years and a series of actions to deliver further air quality improvements.
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Land use - getting the best from our land: strategy 2021 to 2026
Scotland's Third Land Use Strategy sets out our vision, objectives and policies to achieve sustainable land use. The strategy covers the next five years and aims to provide a more holistic understanding of our land, the demands we place upon it and the benefits we get from our land.
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Cleaner air for Scotland review: consultation analysis
Analysis of responses to the consultation on a draft new air quality strategy for Scotland.
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A new standard for housing
Ensuring equal quality of homes.
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Scottish House Condition Survey: Local Authority Analysis 2017-2019
Local Authority figures for 2017-2019, including fuel poverty rates, energy efficiency ratings, the condition of housing and the Scottish Housing Quality Standard.
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Energy Efficient Scotland - improving energy efficiency in owner-occupied homes: consultation analysis
Analysis of responses to the Energy Efficient Scotland: improving energy efficiency in owner-occupied homes consultation.
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Helping to warm homes this winter
First award through £7 million fuel poverty fund.
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Climate Change Plan 2018-2032 - update: strategic environmental assessment - draft
Draft strategic environmental assessment of the update to the Climate Change Plan 2018 to 2032. The appendices are available as a supporting file on this page.
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Securing a green recovery on a path to net zero: climate change plan 2018–2032 - update
This update to Scotland's 2018-2032 Climate Change Plan sets out the Scottish Government's pathway to our new and ambitious targets set by the Climate Change Act 2019. It is a key strategic document on our green recovery from COVID-19.
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Scottish Fuel Poverty Advisory Panel: annual report – 2019
Second annual report of the Scottish Fuel Poverty Advisory Panel and the Scottish Fuel Poverty Partnership Forum.
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Renewable heat scheme for homeowners
Support to reduce energy usage.
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£16m to tackle fuel poverty
Helping households become more energy efficient.
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Scottish House Condition Survey: 2018 Key Findings
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Improving energy efficiency
Proposals to make homes warmer and greener.
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Enhanced heating regimes: consultation analysis
Analysis of the responses made to the consultation on enhanced heating regimes which ran from 24 June until 16 August 2019.
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Enhanced heating regimes: response to consultation
Response to the submissions made to the enhanced heating consultation which was open from 24 June to 16 August 2019.
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Heat Networks Regulation Working Group: recommendations
A report advising the Scottish Government on legislative support for heat networks.
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Enhanced heating regimes: consultation
This consultation sets out the details of the three enhanced heating regimes defined in the Fuel Poverty Bill and seeks views on which households they should be applied to.
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Energy efficiency grants for social landlords
Extra funding to make homes warmer and promote carbon reduction.
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New Bill to lift households out of fuel poverty
Fuel Poverty Bill passes Stage 3.
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Public energy company: strategic outline case
Independent strategic outline case to consider how Scotland's public energy company could be developed suggests that a phased approach would work better.
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Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing (EESSH): guidance for social landlords (revised February 2019)
Revised guidance for social landlords on the Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing (EESSH), February 2019.
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Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing post-2020 (EESSH2): consultation analysis
Analysis of responses to our public consultation on Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing post-2020.
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Target to cut fuel poverty
Bill sets out target and new definition.
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Improving energy efficiency
Equity loan scheme for homeowners expands.
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Funding for fuel poverty and energy efficiency
FM announces allocation of £54.5 million.
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Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing post-2020 (EESSH2): consultation
This consultation seeks views on the Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing post-2020 (EESSH2).
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Home Energy Efficiency Programmes Scotland: annual review 2016-2017
A review of how the Warmer Homes Scotland Scheme has performed and made progress towards meeting the scheme's stated objectives.
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Energy summit
Doing more to support vulnerable consumers.
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Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing: guidance for social landlords (revised December 2017)
Revised guidance for social landlords on the Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing (EESSH), December 2017
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Scottish House Condition Survey 2016
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland
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Tackling fuel poverty
Consultation launches.
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Home Energy Efficiency Programmes for Scotland: summary delivery report 2015-2016
Summary of measures delivered and outcomes achieved from the 2015 to 2016 Home Energy Efficiency Programmes for Scotland.
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Improving Scotland's private rented sector properties
Consultation on energy efficiency and condition standards.
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Private rented housing energy efficiency and condition standards: consultation
Consultation on proposals to improve the energy efficiency and amend the repairing standard in the private rented sector.
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Private rented housing condition standards: consultation assessment (part two)
Partial business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) of our consultation on efficiency and condition standards.
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Private rented housing energy efficiency: consultation assessment (part one)
Partial business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) of our consultation on efficiency and condition standards.
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£30 million announced to help makes homes warmer
Interest-free loans now available to help reduce fuel bills
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Warmer Homes Scotland - first annual review
Annual review of our Warmer Homes Scotland scheme, looking at delivery from September 2015 to March 2016.
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Funding for the fuel poor
Additional £10 million to help families who most need support to keep warm this winter.
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Delivering affordable warmth in rural Scotland: action plan
Report produced by the independent Scottish Rural Fuel Poverty Task Force setting out actions to deliver affordable warmth in rural Scotland.
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Executive summary - An action plan to deliver affordable warmth in rural Scotland proposed by the Scottish Rural Fuel Poverty Task Force
Executive summary of the Scottish Rural Fuel Poverty Task Force report that sets out actions to deliver affordable warmth in rural Scotland.
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Tackling fuel poverty
Independent fuel poverty report recommends review of definition.
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Consent granted for new Highland wind farm
Creag Riabhach wind farm to generate enough power for 36,000 homes.
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Scotland gets low-carbon cosy
More renewable heat than ever before.
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Fuel Poverty Strategic Working Group
Final report to be published later this year.
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Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing: funding sources table
A table detailing funding available for energy efficiency projects.
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Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing: information for landlords
Answers to landlords' questions about the Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing.
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Joint Housing Delivery Plan for Scotland
Plan identifying priority actions agreed upon by housing sector representatives to ensure we are able to deliver the objectives set out in our housing strategies.
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