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.
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.
Warmworks is a joint venture partnership between Energy Saving Trust, Changeworks and Everwarm which is committed to promoting affordable warmth and increasing energy efficiency in homes across the country. Warmworks will sponsor SFHA's Energy Conference on Tuesday 21 September, alongside Changeworks and SPA.
The group works together to help to improve the services offered by the organisation.
The new initiative is being launched to encourage tenants, staff, and the wider community to shop sustainably.
Work started on the four new homes, which are located at Airlie Green, Alyth, in February.
The development has been designed with existing and new communities in mind and has a sunlit central courtyard which residents will be able to enjoy together.
To mark Climate Change Week and Scottish Housing Day, Cassandra Dove, SFHA Research and Policy Lead, takes a look at recent action by the Scottish Government and the social housing sector to tackle climate change and increase public awareness of the climate emergency.
This year focuses on housing and the climate emergency.
