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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.
A Fuel Poverty Bill is making its way through the Scottish Parliament. As part of the process that shapes the content of the bill, the SFHA will be submitting evidence to the Local Government & Communities Committee which is scrutinising the Bill.
SFHA members are invited to complete the survey by 31 December 2020.
The Scottish Government is seeking to delay the deadline requiring the installation of interlinked fire and smoke detectors to February 2022.
The consultation sought views on the extension of protections for those on restricted meters and therefore unable to access the cheapest tariffs - a particular concern for our members in the Highlands and Islands, where tenants are forced to rely on electricity as their main source of fuel.
The consultation sought views on the draft 20/21 work plan of the ECC, established by the Scottish Government to enhance the voice of consumers who reside in Scotland within the energy market.
Additional support is being made available to improve the energy effiency of homes, through the enhancement of insulation and the installation of energy efficient heating systems, including those using renewable technology.
The experimental analysis models the potential impact of COVID-19 on fuel poverty rates and includes additional pre-payment meter analysis.
SFHA has been invited to give evidence to the Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee at the beginning of September.
By Stacey Dingwall, SFHA Policy Lead.
