1. National Islands Plan: annual report 2023

    The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 requires that a report is presented to Parliament each year setting out the progress made towards delivery of the National Islands Plan. This report sets out progress made during the 2023 reporting year.

  2. Heat Networks Delivery Plan: review report 2024

    The Heat Networks (Scotland) Act 2021 requires that the Heat Networks Delivery Plan (HNDP) is reviewed every two years, and that Scottish Ministers prepare a report of our progress towards meeting the provisions of the Act and other supporting policies. This report fulfils the requirement to review and report on the HNDP.

  3. Simplifying the planning process

    Updating permitted development rights in response to cost and climate challenges.

  4. Scottish Fuel Poverty Advisory Panel recommendations - September 2023: Scottish Government response

    In line with the Fuel Poverty Act 2019, the Scottish Government consulted the Scottish Fuel Poverty Advisory Panel on next steps with our Tackling Fuel Poverty strategy. The Panel published recommendations in September 2023. This letter sets out the Scottish Government’s formal response.

  5. Prostitution - challenging and deterring men's demand: strategic approach

    Sets our our collective approach, working with stakeholders across the wider public and third sector, to challenge and deter men’s demand for prostitution and support those with experience of it.

  6. Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme: capital projects - December 2023

    Information on the projects which have received funding through the Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme.

  7. Rural Scotland Data Dashboard: Overview

    This report accompanies the Rural Scotland Data Dashboard which presents data on a range of issues that impact rural Scotland. The report synthesises the data included in the dashboard into a broader picture of successes, challenges and trends in rural Scotland.

  8. Heat transition: public engagement strategic framework

    A guide to how we will work with others to deliver a programme of public awareness raising, education and participation around clean heat and energy efficiency.

  9. Scottish islands: data overview 2023

    This report gives a snapshot of Scotland's island-level data as collated in the new Scottish Islands Data Dashboard and draws out key findings relating to each of the strategic objective topic areas set out in the National Islands Plan.

  10. Heat in Buildings Bill consultation - tell us what you think: easy read

    An easy read version of our consultation on proposals for a Heat in Buildings Bill - Changing how we heat our homes and buildings. We are seeking to set standards for energy efficiency and clean heat in homes and buildings.

  11. Energy Performance Certificates: guide

    Guidance on the use of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) which provide information about how energy efficient a building is, and how the efficiency could be improved.

  12. Delivering net zero for Scotland's buildings - Heat in Buildings Bill: consultation

    A consultation on proposals to make new laws around the energy efficiency of our homes and buildings and the way we heat those buildings.

  13. Social housing net zero standard consultation: island communities impact assessment

    Island communities impact assessment for the consultation on a new Social Housing Net Zero Standard in Scotland.

  14. Heat in buildings - multiple ownership mixed use buildings: energy retrofit possibilities

    Scotland has many buildings which have multiple owners and mixed uses. This report categorises those buildings further and identifies potential solutions to decarbonise their heat supply and improve energy efficiency, in line with the heat in buildings strategy.

  15. Social housing net zero standard consultation: interim equality impact assessment

    Interim equality impact assessment for the consultation on a new social housing net zero standard in Scotland.

  16. Social housing net zero standard consultation: Fairer Scotland duty assessment

    Fairer Scotland duty impact assessment for the consultation on a new social housing net zero standard in Scotland.

  17. Social housing net zero standard consultation: business regulatory impact assessment

    A partial business regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) to set out potential impacts of the social housing net zero standard proposals.

  18. Social housing net zero standard consultation: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment

    Child rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) for the consultation on proposals for a new social housing net zero standard in Scotland.

  19. Heat in Buildings Bill consultation: business and regulatory impact assessment (partial)

    Business and regulatory impact assessment (partial) in support of consultation on proposals for a Heat in Buildings Bill.

  20. Heat in Buildings Bill consultation: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment

    Child rights and wellbeing impact assessment(CRWIA) in support of consultation on proposals for a Heat in Buildings Bill.

  21. Heat in Buildings Bill consultation: Fairer Scotland impact assessment

    Fairer Scotland duty assessment in support of the consultation on proposals for a Heat in Buildings Bill.

  22. Heat in Buildings Bill consultation: island communities impact assessment

    Island communities impact assessment to support the consultation on proposals for a Heat in Buildings Bill "Changing the way we heat our homes and buildings ".

  23. Net zero heating and energy efficiency standards - phase 1 and 2: qualitative research

    The Scottish Government commissioned Energy Saving Trust and Taylor McKenzie to undertake research to explore attitudes of homeowners in Scotland to the potential regulatory standards that may be implemented over 2025 to 2045 , dependent on further consultation.

  24. Heat in Buildings Bill consultation: strategic environmental assessment

    Strategic Environmental Assessment to support the consultation on proposals for a Heat in Buildings Bill.

  25. Net zero heating and energy efficiency standards: research summary

    Summary of research by Energy Saving Trust and Taylor McKenzie exploring the attitudes of homeowners in Scotland to the potential regulatory standards that may be implemented over 2025 to 2045, dependent on further consultation.

  26. Net zero heating and energy efficiency standards - phase 3 and 4: qualitative research

    The Scottish Government commissioned Energy Saving Trust and Taylor McKenzie to undertake research to explore attitudes of homeowners in Scotland to the potential regulatory standards proposed to be implemented over 2025 – 2045 , dependent on further consultation.

  27. Heat in Buildings Bill consultation: equalities impact assessment

    Equalities impact assessment (EQIA) to support the consultation on proposals for a Heat in Buildings Bill "Changing the way we heat our homes and buildings".

  28. Heat networks target 2035 consultation: child rights and wellbeing screening

    Child rights and wellbeing impact assessment to our consultation on the 2035 target for the amount of heat to be supplied by heat networks.

  29. Heat networks target 2035 consultation: business and regulatory impact assessment - partial

    Partial business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) to our consultation on the 2035 target for the amount of heat to be supplied by heat networks.

  30. Draft energy strategy and Just Transition plan: consultation analysis

    Independent report prepared on behalf of the Scottish Government and provides an independent analysis of responses to the public consultation on the draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan.

  31. Nitrous Oxide emissions associated with 100% hydrogen boilers: research

    Research to measure the gas composition of flue gas from hydrogen boilers under normal, real world operating conditions, with a view to establishing what, if any, greenhouse gases are emitted during combustion.

  32. Impacts of the sale of house coal and the most polluting manufactured solid fuels: report

    We commissioned this evidence review to inform proposals for introducing a ban on the sale of house coal and high sulphur content manufactured solid fuels in Scotland.

  33. Fire alarm standard - alarms for deaf and deafblind people: guidance

    Guidance for the new fire alarms standard for deaf and deafblind people, as well as Health and Social Care Partnerships and providers.

  34. Scottish Energy Performance Certificates - new metrics: research

    Research report summarising work to develop new EPC metrics for Scottish EPCs. This report accompanies the Energy Performance Certificate reform consultation.

  35. Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) reform: consultation

    This consultation sets out our proposals to reform domestic and non-domestic Energy Performance Certificates.

  36. Heat networks target 2035 consultation: SG response

    Government response to our consultation on the 2035 target for the amount of heat to be supplied by heat networks.

  37. National Islands Plan review: consultation

    We are consulting on a review of the National Islands Plan, published in 2019. This review is required by the Islands (Scotland) Act 2018. We are seeking views on the impact and content of the current National Islands Plan.

  38. National Islands Plan: implementation route map 2023

    Details how we will deliver on the commitments in the National Islands Plan, over the coming year.

  39. Infrastructure Investment Plan 2021-22 to 2025-26: programme pipeline update - March 2023

    This pipeline provides information relating to key major infrastructure programmes with an investment of £20 million or more included at Annex D of our Infrastructure Investment Plan, published in February 2021.

  40. Infrastructure Investment Plan 2021-22 to 2025-26: major capital projects progress update - March 2023

    The following information relates to projects with a capital value of £5 million or more which are at the outline business case (or equivalent) approved stage or beyond.

  41. Just transition for the built environment and construction sector: a discussion paper

    This discussion paper is intended to support engagement on a just transition for the built environment and construction sector. Building on this engagement, a draft targeted action plan and route map (late 23/24) will outline the key steps to delivering a fair transition for the sector.

  42. Climate Change Committee's (CCC) annual progress report 2022 recommendations: SG response

    Scottish Government's response to the Climate Change Committee’s December 2022 report on Scotland’s progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

  43. New Build Heat Standard: consultation - part two analysis

    The New Build Heating Standard (NBHS) consultation: Part II was an opportunity for the Scottish Government to understand a wide variety of stakeholders’ views on a number of specific proposals. This independent analysis presents a report on these views both quantitively and qualitatively.

  44. New Build Heat Standard 2024: island communities impact assessment

    Island communities impact assessment (ICIA) owing to the proposals in the New Build Heat Standard (NBHS) with the move toward zero direct emissions heating systems as a standard in all new buildings. Assessing the particular realities of island communities.

  45. New Build Heat Standard 2024: equality impact assessment

    Equality impact assessment (EQIA) considering the New Build Heat Standard (NBHS) proposals and implications of moving away from direct emissions heating systems in new buildings. Considering in detail the impacts and potential for increasing equality as a result of introducing these regulations.

  46. New Build Heat Standard 2024: business and regulatory impact assessment

    Business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) in consideration of the introduction of the New Build Heat Standard (NBHS). Looking in detail at the economic impacts of moving to Zero Direct Emissions heating systems in all new buildings.

  47. New Build Heat Standard 2024: fairer Scotland duty assessment

    Fairer Scotland duty assessment for the New Build Heat Standard looking into the socio-economic impact of moving forward with zero direct emissions heating systems in all new buildings and in helping reduce inequalities in Scotland.

  48. New Build Heat Standard 2024: children’s rights and wellbeing impact assessment

    Children’s rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) in consideration of the New Build Heat Standard (NBHS). Looking at the implications of moving away from Direct Emissions Heating Systems in new buildings with particular regard for children and young people.

  49. Climate change monitoring report 2023

    The second annual statutory monitoring report against the updated 2018 Climate Change Plan, as per the Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Act 2019.

  50. Heat Network Zone (HNZ) guidance

    Statutory guidance to support local authorities to discharge their duties in relation to review, and possible designation, of Heat Network Zones. The guidance should be read alongside the Heat Network Zones and Building Assessment Reports (Scotland) Regulations 2023.

  51. Boosting Fuel Insecurity Fund

    Support for those who need it most.

  52. Collective effort to tackle poverty

    First Minister convenes anti-poverty summit.

  53. Heat network projects: quarterly reports – March 2023

    Information on the capital and pre-capital projects which have been funded through Scotland's Heat Network Fund and the Heat Network Support Unit.

  54. Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme: capital projects - March 2023

    Information on the capital projects which have received funding through our Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme.

  55. Equality, opportunity, community: New leadership - A fresh start

    This publication sets out the First Minister’s vision for Scotland and the outcomes he and his government aim to achieve by 2026.

  56. National Islands Plan Annual Report 2022

    The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 requires that a report is presented to Parliament each year setting out the progress made towards delivery of the National Islands Plan. This report sets out progress made during the 2022 reporting year.

  57. Helping families with their living costs

    Extra funding to help offset UK Government benefit cap.

  58. Draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan

    We are consulting on this draft route map of actions we will take to deliver a flourishing net zero energy system that supplies affordable, resilient and clean energy to Scotland’s workers, households, communities and businesses.

  59. Heat network projects: quarterly report - December 2023

    Information on the capital and pre-capital projects which have been funded through Scotland's Heat Network Fund, Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme and the Heat Network Support Unit.

  60. Fuel Insecurity Fund extended to help fuel poor households

    £20 million referendum funding will support people struggling with their energy bills.

  61. Accelerating green heat delivery

    Next steps taken to help transformation.

  62. Tackling the energy cost crisis

    First Minister convenes second summit with energy companies and advice organisations.

  63. Accessing help for cost of living

    New website provides ‘one stop shop’ for advice and information.

  64. Rent freeze focus of Programme for Government

    Ministers act to protect people in cost crisis.

  65. Cost Crisis Programme for Government

    Scottish Child Payment increased from 14 November.

  66. Taking action on cost emergency

    Scottish Government Resilience Room convened.

  67. Transforming heating in homes

    Zero direct emission plans for all new buildings. 

  68. Building a net zero future

    New measures to slash carbon emissions from housing stock.

  69. Cost of living top of the agenda for Finance Ministers

    Finance Interministerial Standing Committee.

  70. New benefit to help with winter fuel bills

    Low Income Winter Heating Assistance will support 400,000 households.

  71. Reassurance needed on long term cost of living pressures

    Finance Secretary responds to Chancellor’s statement.

  72. Urgent action needed on cost of living

    Calls for £30 billion support package.

  73. Bold action needed to tackle cost of living

    Finance Secretary calls for immediate support.

  74. Investment in tackling child poverty

    Supporting low income households.

  75. Tackling the cost of living crisis

    Support to help mitigate against future energy price increases.

  76. £300m boost for climate friendly heating

    Transforming Scotland’s heating systems.

  77. Eradicating fuel poverty

    New strategy to make homes safer, warmer and cheaper to heat.

  78. New winter heating benefit

    Annual investment of £20 million to help low income households.

  79. £50 million for warmer, greener homes

    Support available to help people save on heating bills this winter.

  80. Financial help for families in need

    £41 million Winter Support Fund for low income households.

  81. The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (Scotland) regulations 2020: consultation analysis

    Analysis of responses from the consultation on the Energy Efficient Scotland: The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (Scotland) regulations 2019 and associated guidance.

  82. Making our homes cleaner and greener

    Scotland’s heat in buildings strategy published.

  83. Increased funding to tackle fuel poverty and climate change

    £64 million for local heat and energy efficiency projects

  84. A new standard for housing

    Ensuring equal quality of homes.

  85. Energy Efficient Scotland - improving energy efficiency in owner-occupied homes: consultation analysis

    Analysis of responses to the Energy Efficient Scotland: improving energy efficiency in owner-occupied homes consultation.

  86. Helping to warm homes this winter

    First award through £7 million fuel poverty fund.

  87. Scottish Fuel Poverty Advisory Panel: annual report – 2019

    Second annual report of the Scottish Fuel Poverty Advisory Panel and the Scottish Fuel Poverty Partnership Forum.

  88. Renewable heat scheme for homeowners

    Support to reduce energy usage.

  89. £16m to tackle fuel poverty

    Helping households become more energy efficient.

  90. Scottish House Condition Survey: 2018 Key Findings

    A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

  91. Improving energy efficiency

    Proposals to make homes warmer and greener.

  92. Heat Networks Regulation Working Group: recommendations

    A report advising the Scottish Government on legislative support for heat networks.

  93. Enhanced heating regimes: consultation

    This consultation sets out the details of the three enhanced heating regimes defined in the Fuel Poverty Bill and seeks views on which households they should be applied to.

  94. Energy efficiency grants for social landlords

    Extra funding to make homes warmer and promote carbon reduction.

  95. New Bill to lift households out of fuel poverty

    Fuel Poverty Bill passes Stage 3.

  96. Public energy company: strategic outline case

    Independent strategic outline case to consider how Scotland's public energy company could be developed suggests that a phased approach would work better.

  97. Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing (EESSH): guidance for social landlords (revised February 2019)

    Revised guidance for social landlords on the Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing (EESSH), February 2019.

  98. Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing post-2020 (EESSH2): consultation analysis

    Analysis of responses to our public consultation on Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing post-2020.

  99. Target to cut fuel poverty

    Bill sets out target and new definition.

  100. Improving energy efficiency

    Equity loan scheme for homeowners expands.

  101. Funding for fuel poverty and energy efficiency

    FM announces allocation of £54.5 million.

  102. Energy summit

    Doing more to support vulnerable consumers.

  103. Scottish House Condition Survey 2016

    A National Statistics Publication for Scotland

  104. Tackling fuel poverty

    Consultation launches.

  105. Improving Scotland's private rented sector properties

    Consultation on energy efficiency and condition standards.

  106. £30 million announced to help makes homes warmer

    Interest-free loans now available to help reduce fuel bills

  107. Funding for the fuel poor

    Additional £10 million to help families who most need support to keep warm this winter.

  108. Executive summary - An action plan to deliver affordable warmth in rural Scotland proposed by the Scottish Rural Fuel Poverty Task Force

    Executive summary of the Scottish Rural Fuel Poverty Task Force report that sets out actions to deliver affordable warmth in rural Scotland.

  109. Tackling fuel poverty

    Independent fuel poverty report recommends review of definition.

  110. Consent granted for new Highland wind farm

    Creag Riabhach wind farm to generate enough power for 36,000 homes.

  111. Scotland gets low-carbon cosy

    More renewable heat than ever before.

  112. Fuel Poverty Strategic Working Group

    Final report to be published later this year.

  113. Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing: funding sources table

    A table detailing funding available for energy efficiency projects.

  114. Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing: information for landlords

    Answers to landlords' questions about the Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing.

  115. Joint Housing Delivery Plan for Scotland

    Plan identifying priority actions agreed upon by housing sector representatives to ensure we are able to deliver the objectives set out in our housing strategies.

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