Kevin Stewart MSP Minister for Housing and Local Government, Paul Wheelhouse MSP Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy, Your feedback will help us improve this site, Chapter 1: Programme Vision and Objectives, Chapter 2: Scotland's Improving Building Stock, Chapter 8: Potential legislative provisions, Find We also use non-essential cookies to help us improve our websites. We are also committing to work with industry, aligning our offers of advice and support to consider energy use in its entirety, recognising that reducing the energy used for manufacturing can be as important as ensuring the energy efficiency of the building. As well as being one of the six strategic priorities in our Energy Strategy Energy Efficient Scotland also supports our ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gases [15] . Continue to allocate funding for fuel poverty programmes, Fund local authorities to offer end-to-end support for energy efficiency in domestic and non-domestic able to pay markets. At this stage, we are not intending to compel home owners to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.

Launching our consultation on proposed new standards for social housing. It is important that the Programme takes account of the specific characteristics of these buildings and helps to maintain and enhance these buildings. As well as looking at outputs we will be monitoring and measuring outcomes, capturing the impact the programme has on people and communities. Energy Efficient Scotland builds on our existing, well established and successful schemes. How are non-domestic EPCs different?

This route map for the Energy Efficient Scotland programme sets out the journey our homes, businesses and public buildings will take to become more energy efficient. The Programme’s focus is on improving the energy efficiency of existing buildings, it will not extend to new buildings. An EPC must be produced when a new building has been constructed; and when a building is to be sold or rented to a new tenant [12] . The Programme customers should be offered a consistent, quality level of service at each stage of the process.

deliver health, wellbeing and early years improvements through warmer homes. Energy Efficient Scotland sees us delivering on our commitment. The result therefore is high energy costs which can be a challenge for many households. Chapter 3 has more details on how and when we will improve our homes. Ignis continued to invest in the network, with assistance from the Scottish Government’s District Heating Loan Fund. The output of an assessment is an ‘Action Plan’ that records both the improvement targets and the measures that will be undertaken to meet them, based upon advice from a registered Advisor. As well as improving the energy efficiency of Scotland’s buildings it is equally important the Programme supports the occupiers of the improved buildings to run the buildings as effectively and efficiently as possible, getting the most out of the improvements. Energy and emissions improvement targets will be set at a level that will pay back investment over an appropriate timescale. The foundation of the Programme offer is that all businesses will be able to access good quality, independent advice and information on improving the energy efficiency of their building(s) and reducing their fuel bills. The launch of the Energy Efficient Scotland Transition Programme with this Route Map … In developing the Programme we are embedding the following seven principles that will guide our decisions on policy and delivery. The steps we will take on our journey to 2040 are not set in stone. Infogrpahic text: Our Vision By 2040 Our Homes And Buildings Are Warmer, Greener And More Efficient. We will consult further on our plans for the non-domestic sector in 2019 and set out our proposals for this sector by 2020, ahead of new regulations commencing in 2021. In year 1 of the Transition Programme we will: In year 2 we will build on our work in year 1 and further integrate our funding streams. We want to continue the excellent progress that has been made and, following the recent review of EESSH, we are launching a consultation on our proposals for social housing alongside the publication of this Route Map [8] . Summary: Setting the long term domestic standard. And why we will continue to prioritise the improvement of the homes of fuel poor households within the Energy Efficient Scotland programme.

To give that certainty and clarity we are proposing that all domestic properties are required to achieve an Energy Performance Certificate ( EPC) energy efficiency rating of at least EPC C by 2040 at the latest. We are also proposing that this is achieved in a phased way, recognising different domestic and non-domestic building sectors have different starting points and will be improved at different paces. Energy efficiency measures can be ineffective because of building disrepair and we know that it will sometimes be necessary to improve the condition of the building in advance of or alongside energy efficiency improvements. These currently only apply to buildings over 1,000m², and buildings can defer improvement by reporting their energy use. In the Transition Phase we will expand current local delivery programmes into able-to-pay households and businesses, drawing on national advice and financial support. The Route Map should be read alongside this consultation. help create a substantial Scottish market and supply chain for energy efficiency services and technologies. Launching our consultation on setting a long term energy efficiency standard for all domestic properties, with higher non-mandatory targets for households in fuel poverty. We recently consulted on the introduction of a statutory duty on local authorities to develop LHEES [9] . What are Energy Performance Certificates?

The Programme offer will consist of a universal end-to-end offer made by either a local authority or the Scottish Government. The foundation of the Programme offer is that all households will be able to access good quality, independent advice and information on improving the energy efficiency of their property and reducing their fuel bills. Consumer protection and quality assurance must underpin the Programme. There are around 200,000 non-domestic premises in Scotland, including around 20,000 public sector buildings. Following the consultation we will analyse the responses received and set out the Scottish Government's response. On an EPC the numbered arrows show the current rating based on the existing energy performance of the property and the potential rating if the suggested improvements are implemented. We are consulting on our proposal for these homes to achieve EPC C by 2030, where technically feasible and cost effective.

Chapter 4 has more details on how the Programme will be delivered both locally and nationally. To help inform further work on the Programme this Route Map is accompanied by two consultations [6] covering key areas of work that we will take forward in the next two years during the transition phase of the Programme.

Because of the close connection between quality assurance, consumer protection and the skills and supply chain, we are considering these issues in the round through the work being undertaken by the Short Life Working Group on Quality Assurance, Consumer Protection, Skills and Supply Chain. Summary: Energy efficiency standard in the non-domestic sector.

In achieving our objectives, we will be delivering multiple benefits. We have invested to stimulate the market for new technologies and to create the economic and social conditions to support low-carbon heating. This Route Map accelerates our work on energy efficiency as committed to in the Programme for Government 2017 and sees us: In the following chapters, this Route Map sets out the actions we will take to improve the energy efficiency of Scotland’s buildings ( Chapter 3); how we will support delivery on the ground ( Chapter 4); the steps we will take to protect consumers ( Chapter 5); our actions to develop and support the supply chain ( Chapter 6); and how we will monitor and evaluate the programme ( Chapter 7). improve business competitiveness by making sure every pound spent on energy is maximised in productivity. Download 70 page PDF. We know that publishing this Route Map is just the beginning. help regenerate our communities through upgrading building stock. This Route Map sets out a robust, credible and evidence-based pathway to realising these benefits, and we are proud to be publishing it today. However, we realise that there is much more that needs to be done. In addition we are working closely with our local government partners to develop significantly expanded regional programmes to provide local flexibility and support. We aim by 2040 to have extended the regulations to all non-domestic buildings and for them to be improved to the extent this is technically feasible and cost effective. Ignis Wick invested £2.5 million in a new biomass steam boiler and associated modifications, to replace the existing oil fuelled boiler. To achieve our climate change ambitions, providing a safe clean environment for future generations, by 2050 we must ensure our buildings use as little energy as possible and what energy they do use is from low carbon sources. Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate Part of: Energy ISBN: 9781788518161. Achieving our vision will take time. The Scottish Government launched their Energy Efficient Scotland Route Map on the 2 May 2018. That is why Energy Efficient Scotland is a 20 year programme containing a set of actions all aiming to make Scotland’s existing buildings near zero carbon wherever feasible by 2050. That is why Energy Efficient Scotland is a 20 year programme containing a set of actions aimed at making Scotland’s existing buildings near zero carbon wherever feasible by 2050, and in a way that is socially and economically sustainable.