The Energy Performance of Buildings (Scotland) Regulations 2025, as amended by the Energy Performance of Buildings (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2026 - Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA)
Children's rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) produced as part of our intention to lay amended Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regulations in August 2026.
Policy sign off
Originally developed: July 2023 – December 2023
Refresh conducted: January 2024 – March 2024
Final CRWIA produced: October 2024 – October 2025
IA statement update: August 2026
Title of policy: The Energy Performance of Buildings (Scotland) Regulations 2025, as amended by the Energy Performance of Buildings (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2026
Directorate: Energy & Climate Change
Division: Heat in Buildings Policy & Regulation
Team: Heat in Buildings Assessment Unit
CRWIA authorised by: Jess Niven, Interim Deputy Director, Heat in Buildings Division
Minister responsible: Stephen Gethins MSP, Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Energy
Date CRWIA team first contacted: July 2023
Date: 24 August 2026
This impact assessment should be read in conjunction with the full suite of assessments on Energy Performance Certificate Reform 2025.
Contact
Email: EPCenquiries@gov.scot