Meeting description: To discuss the need for greater investment in energy efficiency measures to meet fuel poverty and climate change targets. We discussed a recent report published by the Existing Homes Alliance Scotland (ExHAS) setting out the investment needed to improve the energy efficiency of homes and move towards low carbon renewable energy in order to meet statutory fuel poverty and climate change targets. We discussed priorities for the 2020/2021 budget and longer term approach to improving energy efficiency. We also discussed the role of consumer protection for homeowners and private landlords who may be required to carry out improvements to their homes to meet new minimum energy efficiency standards.
Topic label: Housing, Climate