CIH Scotland Calls For Energy Improvements In Homes

CIH Scotland has called for all homes to meet a energy efficiency standard of EPC C by 2030.

Concerns were also raised about meeting the cost of the energy improvements without funding from the Scottish government.

Annie Mauger, Director of CIH Scotland said: "Every person living in Scotland should have the right to a home that is warm and dry regardless of tenure type. We want to see positive action from the Scottish Government to support improvements in energy efficiency through the introduction of regulation backed up by advice, information and financial support. Improving all homes, irrespective of tenure, will improve people's quality of life and help to reduce fuel poverty.


"At the same time, we recognise that some improvements can be expensive and there must be a balance between the money spent on improvements and the money saved in energy bills. What we do not want to see is a situation where some of the poorest households pay for improvements through increased rents without noticeable savings on their energy bills."

All homes in the social rent sector are due to meet the Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing (EESSH) by 2020 and new standards for EESSH2 are already under consultation.

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