Energy Performance of Buildings (Scotland) Regulations 2025: island communities impact assessment
Island communities impact assessment (ICIA) produced as part of our intention to lay updated Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regulations in October 2025. This ICIA has considered the evidence to understand any undue effects for island communities from the reform of EPCs.
Policy sign off
Originally developed: July 2023 – December 2023
Refresh conducted: January 2024 – March 2024
Final ICIA produced: October 2024 – October 2025
Title of policy: The Energy Performance of Buildings (Scotland) Regulations 2025
Directorate: Energy & Climate Change
Division: Heat in Buildings Policy & Regulation
Team: Heat in Buildings Assessment Unit
ICIA authorised by: Jess Niven, Interim Deputy Director, Heat in Buildings Division
Minister responsible: Màiri McAllan, Cabinet Secretary for Housing
Date: 26 September 2025
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