The annual Heat in Buildings Progress Report has been published
today, setting out the progress the Scottish Government has made
against its Heat in Buildings Strategy, first published in 2021.
Welcoming the publication, Zero Carbon Buildings Minister said:
“Today’s report highlights the range and scale of the support we
are providing to people to make Scotland’s buildings greener and
easier to heat. Last year, we provided £170 million in support,
helping families and businesses make their homes and buildings
climate friendly.
"We are committed to tackling climate change in a way that’s fair
and leaves no one behind. That is why we have helped 8,000 fuel
poor households make their homes easier to heat, and launched our
new Warmer Homes Scotland scheme, with up to £728 million
available over the next seven years.
“The UK Government’s decision to roll back on net zero
commitments has created huge uncertainty for businesses and
households. In contrast, our New Build Heat Standard coming in
next year means that all new buildings will need zero direct
emissions heating systems. This gives industry a clear and
positive message on where investment is needed.
“I remain determined to support the people of Scotland through
the heat transition, leading to warm and healthy homes and
buildings, while tackling fuel poverty and climate breakdown. Our
forthcoming Heat in Buildings Bill will help put in place the
certainty that’s needed to deliver that change.”
Background
In 2022/23, the Scottish Government Heat in Buildings work:
- provided £170 million of funding through our Heat in
Buildings delivery schemes
- helped over 138,000 households through the Home Energy
Scotland advice service
- made over 8,000 fuel poor households warmer and easier to
heat
- installed over 5,100 zero direct emissions heating systems in
homes.
The New Build Heat Standard comes into effect in April 2024.
Heat in Buildings Progress
Report 2023
