Scottish Government Consultation on Proposals for a Heat in Buildings Bill
The Highlands & Islands Climate Hub are inviting local communities to join them in community discussion on Scottish Government’s Consultation on Proposals for a Heat in Buildings Bill in an online event on Wednesday (February 21) at 7pm.
"All are welcome, in particular those who live or work in Highland and the Northern Isles," said a council spokesperson.
"The discussion will be online and is an opportunity to learn more about the consultation, and to ask questions about key policy proposals it covers."
Like many other countries, Scotland has a legal target to reach ‘net zero’ greenhouse gas emissions.
"The way we heat our homes, workplaces and other buildings is the third-largest cause of greenhouse gas emissions in Scotland. There is no way to meet our legal obligation to reach ‘net zero’ without changing the heating systems in the vast majority of our buildings."
The Heat in Buildings Bill will introduce new standards around the heating systems that can be used in homes and places of work. The consultation describes the proposals for how owners and landlords of domestic and non-domestic buildings can meet the standard – either through installing a number of simple insulation and draught-proofing measures, where those are possible, or by meeting a certain level of heat demand.
"Please note that the intention of this community discussion is not to understand how many participants are for/against the proposals, or to delve into the more technical aspects of the consultation."
There is the opportunity to respond individually to the consultation in detail on the Scottish Government’s consultation hub, Citizen Space and it is open for responses to this consultation by March 8.
By way of introduction to the Bill, here is an Introductory Video and Statement on Heat Networks from Patrick Harvie MSP.
The event is being held online and can be booked via Eventbrite
More info on the Climate Hub can be found here
