Home energy and fuel poverty

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.

New strategy to make homes safer, warmer and cheaper to heat.

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

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.  

Guide to assist public sector providers of Gypsy/Traveller sites to design and provide high quality accommodation that meets their needs.

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.

Annual investment of £20 million to help low income households.

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.

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).

Summary document setting out the results of the full Equality impact assessment (EQIA) which has been carried out for the Heat in Buildings strategy.

Support available to help people save on heating bills this winter.

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.

This business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) accompanies our Heat in Buildings Strategy.

Summary document of the Fairer Scotland Duty assessment process which has been carried out for the Heat in Buildings Strategy.

Island communities impact assessment (ICIA) for the Heat in Buildings Strategy.

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.

£41 million Winter Support Fund for low income households.

Equalities impact assessment (EQIA) for The Energy Efficiency (Domestic Private Rented Property) (Scotland) regulations 2020 and draft associated guidance

Island Communities Impact Assessment (ICIA) for the Energy Efficiency (Domestic Private Rented Property) (Scotland) regulations 2020 and draft associated guidance.

Analysis of responses from the consultation on the Energy Efficient Scotland: The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (Scotland) regulations 2019 and associated guidance.

Business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) for the Energy Efficiency (Domestic Private Rented Property) (Scotland) regulations 2020.

An update on the progress toward meeting the target of 11% of non-electrical heat demand from renewable sources by 2020.

Scotland’s heat in buildings strategy published.

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.

Independent analysis of the responses made to the scoping consultation into the New Build Heat Standard.

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.

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.

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.

This report considers the potential economic impacts arising from a shift towards low carbon heating technologies in Scotland, over the period to 2030.

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.

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.

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.

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.

£64 million for local heat and energy efficiency projects

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.

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.

Analysis of responses to the consultation on a draft new air quality strategy for Scotland.

Ensuring equal quality of homes.

Local Authority figures for 2017-2019, including fuel poverty rates, energy efficiency ratings, the condition of housing and the Scottish Housing Quality Standard.

Analysis of responses to the Energy Efficient Scotland: improving energy efficiency in owner-occupied homes consultation.

First award through £7 million fuel poverty fund.

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.

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.

Second annual report of the Scottish Fuel Poverty Advisory Panel and the Scottish Fuel Poverty Partnership Forum.

Support to reduce energy usage.

Helping households become more energy efficient.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Proposals to make homes warmer and greener.

Analysis of the responses made to the consultation on enhanced heating regimes which ran from 24 June until 16 August 2019.

Response to the submissions made to the enhanced heating consultation which was open from 24 June to 16 August 2019.

A report advising the Scottish Government on legislative support for heat networks.

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.

Extra funding to make homes warmer and promote carbon reduction.

Fuel Poverty Bill passes Stage 3.

Independent strategic outline case to consider how Scotland's public energy company could be developed suggests that a phased approach would work better.

Revised guidance for social landlords on the Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing (EESSH), February 2019.

Analysis of responses to our public consultation on Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing post-2020.

Bill sets out target and new definition.

Equity loan scheme for homeowners expands.

FM announces allocation of £54.5 million.

This consultation seeks views on the Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing post-2020 (EESSH2).

A review of how the Warmer Homes Scotland Scheme has performed and made progress towards meeting the scheme's stated objectives.

Doing more to support vulnerable consumers.

Revised guidance for social landlords on the Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing (EESSH), December 2017

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland

Consultation launches.

Summary of measures delivered and outcomes achieved from the 2015 to 2016 Home Energy Efficiency Programmes for Scotland.

Consultation on energy efficiency and condition standards.

Consultation on proposals to improve the energy efficiency and amend the repairing standard in the private rented sector.

Partial business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) of our consultation on efficiency and condition standards.

Partial business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) of our consultation on efficiency and condition standards.

Interest-free loans now available to help reduce fuel bills

Annual review of our Warmer Homes Scotland scheme, looking at delivery from September 2015 to March 2016.

Additional £10 million to help families who most need support to keep warm this winter.

Report produced by the independent Scottish Rural Fuel Poverty Task Force setting out actions to deliver affordable warmth in rural Scotland.

Executive summary of the Scottish Rural Fuel Poverty Task Force report that sets out actions to deliver affordable warmth in rural Scotland.

Independent fuel poverty report recommends review of definition.

Creag Riabhach wind farm to generate enough power for 36,000 homes.

More renewable heat than ever before.

Final report to be published later this year.

A table detailing funding available for energy efficiency projects.

Answers to landlords' questions about the Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing.