Meeting description: We discussed new statutory targets to reduce fuel poverty and carbon emissions the actions required to achieve these targets and implications for the forthcoming budget for 2020/2021. We spoke about the need for a significant increase in investment from Scottish Government to ensure that all homes as far as practically possible are brought up to a minimum energy efficiency standard and that costs are not passed on to low income households. We also highlighted the fact that social landlords have invested significant amounts in energy efficiency to date and that the majority of this has been paid for through borrowing which will be serviced through social housing tenants' rent. Also provided the Member with our view that without funding from Scottish Government there is a risk that increases in rent could outweigh the potential benefits of cheaper fuel bills. We also spoke about the need for consumer protection advice and information particularly in relation to home owners. The Existing Homes Alliance Scotland report is available online: http://existinghomesalliancescotland.co.uk/news/alliance-sets-out-pathway-to-zero-carbon-homes-by-2045/
Topic label: Housing, Climate