Existing Homes Alliance launches Rural Homes Just Transition Package
Existing Homes Alliance, and rural partners, launch Rural Homes Just Transition Package.
The Existing Homes Alliance, together with rural stakeholders, is calling for the Scottish Government to introduce a package of measures to support people living in rural and island areas to insulate their homes and install zero emissions, renewables-based heating systems.
People living in rural areas are significantly more likely to be living in fuel poverty, often facing higher heating costs as many are dependent on expensive oil heating systems with high and fluctuating upfront fuel costs.
A spokesperson for the Existing Homes Alliance said: "The Scottish Government has committed to phasing out the need to install new or replacement fossil fuel boilers in areas not connected to the gas grid, including most of rural Scotland, but 2025. More support is needed if this is to happen in a way that is fair and affordable to rural households."
Existing Homes Alliance's Rural Homes Just Transition Package package includes policies and measures focusing on:
- financing the transition
- advice and support
- private rented and agricultural tenancies and
- support for rural businesses.