Heat and Energy Efficiency Technical Suitability Assessment: consultation analysis
Analysis report for the Heat and Energy Efficiency Technical Suitability Assessment (HEETSA) consultation. The HEETSA consultation sought views from self-identifying organisations, industry and individuals on developing a framework for the retrofit of buildings, both domestic and non-domestic.
Appendix B Full closed question tables
Q1 To what extent to you agree or disagree that it would be valuable for the Scottish Government to develop a HEETSA?
| Response – Individuals | Number | Percent | Valid Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 9 | 50 | 50 |
| Mostly agree | 2 | 11 | 11 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 2 | 11 | 11 |
| Mostly disagree | 3 | 17 | 17 |
| Strongly disagree | 2 | 11 | 11 |
| Don’t know | 0 | 0 | - |
| Not answered | 0 | 0 | - |
| Total | n=18 | n=18 | n=18 |
| Response – Organisations | Number | Percent | Valid Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 32 | 46 | 52 |
| Mostly agree | 20 | 29 | 32 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 6 | 9 | 10 |
| Mostly disagree | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Strongly disagree | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Don’t know | 0 | 0 | - |
| Not answered | 8 | 11 | - |
| Total | n=70 | n=70 | n=62 |
| Response – Organisation Sectors (Number) | A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 8 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Mostly agree | 7 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Mostly disagree | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strongly disagree | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Don’t know | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Not answered | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 18 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Note: Organisation sectors:
A – National Representative or Trade Body
B – Local Authority/ Public Body
C – Professional Body or Institution
D – Consultancy Organisation
E – Manufacturer/ Utility/Supply Chain
F – Academic/ Research/ Third Sector
G – Other Sector
Q2 If the Scottish Government develops a HEETSA, which of the following should it cover?
| Response – Individuals | Number | Percent | Valid Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retrofit assessment | 12 | 67 | 67 |
| Retrofit design | 11 | 61 | 61 |
| Retrofit specification | 8 | 44 | 44 |
| Installation | 8 | 44 | 44 |
| Evaluation | 7 | 39 | 39 |
| Occupancy | 6 | 33 | 33 |
| Other | 8 | 44 | 44 |
| Total | n=18 | n=18 | n=18 |
Note: Respondents could select more than one option
| Response – Organisations | Number | Percent | Valid Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retrofit assessment | 57 | 81 | 81 |
| Retrofit design | 47 | 67 | 67 |
| Retrofit specification | 36 | 51 | 51 |
| Installation | 30 | 43 | 43 |
| Evaluation | 33 | 47 | 47 |
| Occupancy | 47 | 67 | 67 |
| Other | 12 | 17 | 17 |
| Total | n=70 | n=70 | n=70 |
Note: Respondents could select more than one option
| Response – Organisation Sectors (Number) | A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retrofit assessment | 16 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Retrofit design | 13 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Retrofit specification | 11 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Installation | 9 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Evaluation | 8 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Occupancy | 12 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 18 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Note: Organisation sectors:
A – National Representative or Trade Body
B – Local Authority/ Public Body
C – Professional Body or Institution
D – Consultancy Organisation
E – Manufacturer/ Utility/Supply Chain
F – Academic/ Research/ Third Sector
G – Other Sector
Q3 Which delivery model do you think would be most appropriate for HEETSA?
| Response – Individuals | Number | Percent | Valid Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Government accreditation of assessors | 2 | 11 | 11 |
| Government accreditation of assessor organisations who in turn accredit assessors | 9 | 50 | 50 |
| HEETSA as guidance only without Government accreditation of assessors | 3 | 17 | 17 |
| Other | 4 | 22 | 22 |
| Not Answered | 0 | 0 | - |
| Total | n=18 | n=18 | n=18 |
| Response – Organisations | Number | Percent | Valid Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Government accreditation of assessors | 10 | 14 | 18 |
| Government accreditation of assessor organisations who in turn accredit assessors | 37 | 53 | 66 |
| HEETSA as guidance only without Government accreditation of assessors | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Other | 8 | 11 | 14 |
| Not Answered | 14 | 20 | - |
| Total | n=70 | n=70 | n=56 |
| Response – Organisation Sectors (Number) | A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Government accreditation of assessors | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Government accreditation of assessor organisations who in turn accredit assessors | 10 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| HEETSA as guidance only without Government accreditation of assessors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Not Answered | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 18 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Note: Organisation sectors:
A – National Representative or Trade Body
B – Local Authority/ Public Body
C – Professional Body or Institution
D – Consultancy Organisation
E – Manufacturer/ Utility/Supply Chain
F – Academic/ Research/ Third Sector
G – Other Sector
Q7 Which of the following statements comes closest to your view?
| Response – Individuals | Number | Percent | Valid Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| It is feasible for an individual assessor to have sufficient skills and knowledge to complete a HEETSA | 8 | 44 | 50 |
| A HEETSA would require input from multiple specialists and could not be completed by an individual | 5 | 28 | 31 |
| Other | 3 | 17 | 19 |
| Don’t know | 2 | 11 | - |
| Not Answered | 0 | 0 | - |
| Total | n=18 | n=18 | n=16 |
| Response – Organisations | Number | Percent | Valid Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| It is feasible for an individual assessor to have sufficient skills and knowledge to complete a HEETSA | 17 | 24 | 38 |
| A HEETSA would require input from multiple specialists and could not be completed by an individual | 19 | 27 | 42 |
| Other | 9 | 13 | 20 |
| Don’t know | 11 | 16 | - |
| Not Answered | 14 | 20 | - |
| Total | n=70 | n=70 | n=45 |
| Response – Organisation Sectors (Number) | A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| It is feasible for an individual assessor to have sufficient skills and knowledge to complete a HEETSA | 7 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A HEETSA would require input from multiple specialists and could not be completed by an individual | 3 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Don’t know | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Not answered | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 18 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Note: Organisation sectors:
A – National Representative or Trade Body
B – Local Authority/ Public Body
C – Professional Body or Institution
D – Consultancy Organisation
E – Manufacturer/ Utility/Supply Chain
F – Academic/ Research/ Third Sector
G – Other Sector
Q8 To what extent do you agree or disagree that non-personal data gathered through a HEETSA should be stored to form part of a ‘building logbook’ or ‘green building passport’?
| Response – Individuals | Number | Percent | Valid Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 6 | 33 | 38 |
| Mostly agree | 2 | 11 | 13 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Mostly disagree | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Strongly disagree | 6 | 33 | 38 |
| Don’t know | 2 | 11 | - |
| Not Answered | 0 | 0 | - |
| Total | n=18 | n=18 | n=16 |
| Response – Organisations | Number | Percent | Valid Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 39 | 56 | 70 |
| Mostly agree | 12 | 17 | 21 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Mostly disagree | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Strongly disagree | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Don’t know | 1 | 1 | - |
| Not Answered | 13 | 19 | - |
| Total | n=70 | n=70 | n=56 |
| Response – Organisation Sectors (Number) | A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 11 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Mostly agree | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mostly disagree | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strongly disagree | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Don’t know | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Not answered | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 18 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Note: Organisation sectors:
A – National Representative or Trade Body
B – Local Authority/ Public Body
C – Professional Body or Institution
D – Consultancy Organisation
E – Manufacturer/ Utility/Supply Chain
F – Academic/ Research/ Third Sector
G – Other Sector
Q9 To what extent do you agree or disagree that the HEETSA assessor should be required to be independent of the outcome of the assessment?
| Response – Individuals | Number | Percent | Valid Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 10 | 56 | 59 |
| Mostly agree | 3 | 17 | 18 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mostly disagree | 2 | 11 | 12 |
| Strongly disagree | 2 | 11 | 12 |
| Don’t know | 1 | 6 | - |
| Not Answered | 0 | 0 | - |
| Total | n=18 | n=18 | n=17 |
| Response – Organisations | Number | Percent | Valid Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 43 | 61 | 72 |
| Mostly agree | 10 | 14 | 17 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Mostly disagree | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Strongly disagree | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Don’t know | 1 | 1 | - |
| Not Answered | 9 | 13 | - |
| Total | n=70 | n=70 | n=60 |
| Response – Organisation Sectors (Number) | A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 12 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Mostly agree | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mostly disagree | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Strongly disagree | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Don’t know | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Not answered | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 18 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Note: Organisation sectors:
A – National Representative or Trade Body
B – Local Authority/ Public Body
C – Professional Body or Institution
D – Consultancy Organisation
E – Manufacturer/ Utility/Supply Chain
F – Academic/ Research/ Third Sector
G – Other Sector
Q10 Thinking about the relationship between the EPC and HEETSA, which of the following statements comes closest to your view?
| Response – Individuals | Number | Percent | Valid Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The results of a HEETSA should result in the production of a revised EPC as part of its output | 2 | 11 | 13 |
| The results of a HEETSA should be made available to inform the production of a revised EPC and should be considered acceptable ‘documentary evidence’ to override default values | 7 | 39 | 44 |
| The results of a HEETSA should not have any influence on the EPC and its ratings | 5 | 28 | 31 |
| Other | 2 | 11 | 13 |
| Don’t know | 2 | 11 | - |
| Not Answered | 0 | 0 | - |
| Total | n=18 | n=18 | n=16 |
| Response – Organisations | Number | Percent | Valid Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The results of a HEETSA should result in the production of a revised EPC as part of its output | 26 | 37 | 43 |
| The results of a HEETSA should be made available to inform the production of a revised EPC and should be considered acceptable ‘documentary evidence’ to override default values | 22 | 31 | 37 |
| The results of a HEETSA should not have any influence on the EPC and its ratings | 4 | 6 | 7 |
| Other | 8 | 11 | 13 |
| Don’t know | 3 | 4 | - |
| Not Answered | 7 | 10 | - |
| Total | n=70 | n=70 | n=60 |
| Response – Organisation Sectors (Number) | A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The results of a HEETSA should result in the production of a revised EPC as part of its output | 10 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| The results of a HEETSA should be made available to inform the production of a revised EPC and should be considered acceptable ‘documentary evidence’ to override default values | 6 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| The results of a HEETSA should not have any influence on the EPC and its ratings | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Don’t know | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Not answered | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 18 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Note: Organisation sectors:
A – National Representative or Trade Body
B – Local Authority/ Public Body
C – Professional Body or Institution
D – Consultancy Organisation
E – Manufacturer/ Utility/Supply Chain
F – Academic/ Research/ Third Sector
G – Other Sector
Q11 Thinking about presenting the results of a HEETSA, please give your view on whether HEETSA should result in a standardised certificate or report?
| Response – Individuals | Number | Percent | Valid Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 4 | 22 | 25 |
| Mostly agree | 7 | 39 | 44 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Mostly disagree | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Strongly disagree | 3 | 17 | 19 |
| Don’t know | 2 | 11 | - |
| Not Answered | 0 | 0 | - |
| Total | n=18 | n=18 | n=16 |
| Response – Organisations | Number | Percent | Valid Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 37 | 53 | 61 |
| Mostly agree | 17 | 24 | 28 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Mostly disagree | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Strongly disagree | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Don’t know | 1 | 1 | - |
| Not Answered | 8 | 11 | - |
| Total | n=70 | n=70 | n=61 |
| Response – Organisation Sectors (Number) | A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 11 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Mostly agree | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mostly disagree | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Strongly disagree | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Don’t know | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Not answered | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 18 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Note: Organisation sectors:
A – National Representative or Trade Body
B – Local Authority/ Public Body
C – Professional Body or Institution
D – Consultancy Organisation
E – Manufacturer/ Utility/Supply Chain
F – Academic/ Research/ Third Sector
G – Other Sector
Q13 Do you think it is necessary to develop a legal basis for HEETSA?
| Response – Individuals | Number | Percent | Valid Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 7 | 39 | 54 |
| No | 6 | 33 | 46 |
| Don’t know | 5 | 28 | - |
| Not Answered | 0 | 0 | - |
| Total | n=18 | n=18 | n=13 |
| Response – Organisations | Number | Percent | Valid Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 37 | 53 | 86 |
| No | 6 | 9 | 14 |
| Don’t know | 18 | 26 | - |
| Not Answered | 9 | 13 | - |
| Total | n=70 | n=70 | n=43 |
| Response – Organisation Sectors (Number) | A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 8 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| No | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Don’t know | 5 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Not answered | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 18 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Note: Organisation sectors:
A – National Representative or Trade Body
B – Local Authority/ Public Body
C – Professional Body or Institution
D – Consultancy Organisation
E – Manufacturer/ Utility/Supply Chain
F – Academic/ Research/ Third Sector
G – Other Sector
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