Here you will find all the discussed documents and presentations from each online Forum August Forum Notes from session https://www.sfha.co.uk/mediaLibrary/other/english/79062.docx Changeworks Decarbonisation Strategy presentation https://www.sfha.co.uk/mediaLibrary/other/english/79059.pdf Warmworks Batteries as part of a just transition presentation https://www.sfha.co.uk/mediaLibrary/other/english/79064.pdf
You will find all the discussed documents and presentations here after each online forum.
SFHA response to Scottish Government consultation on the pace of delivery of the Energy Efficient Scotland programme.
The Fuel Poverty Bill has now passed through Stage Two and will now go before the Scottish Parliament for final amendment and approval through a Stage Three debate before the summer recess.
The parliamentary working group on tenements is to publish its final report in May. The Interim Report recommended that all mixed tenure tenements should have 5 yearly inspection reports on common parts, mandatory owners associations and a requirement for all owners to pay into a sinking fund for repairs and maintenance.
The Scottish Government has set new standards for fire and smoke alarms in existing homes to be met by February 2021. SFHA understands interest free loan funding will be available to housing associations to support the work and await confirmation of this.
SFHA says further ambition still required to eradicate fuel poverty.
SFHA is continuing its campaign with Smart Energy GB to promote the rollout of smart meters across Scotland. As part of this campaign, we want to encourage our members to support their low income tenants through face-to-face conversations about the benefits of smart meters. More information about our campaign is available here.
The five-minute survey will help SFHA to learn more about the climate change and sustainability activities being undertaken by members.
Our strategic partner SPA will host a webinar on 28 October, providing an insight into how housing associations can meet the Scottish Government's decarbonisation targets and what support is available to procure consultancy, works and service projects.
Threat of rising gas prices emphasise need for change
SFHA's strategic partner, Changeworks, is looking to find out about awareness of dynamic time-of-use tarrifs.
Advisers achieve 100% satisfaction and £780,000 for Melville tenants
'Connected Response’ technology – in the form of a small device attached to the wall – allows people to set the time and temperature for their electric heating.
The properties have been designed to meet Housing for Varying Needs, Secured by Design, Kingdom’s Design Standard and the Scottish Government’s Greener Standards Specification.
SFHA's Energy Conference will explore the key challenges faced by the social housing sector in the transition to a 'net zero nation' and how these can be addressed in a fair and just way.
