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Policy & Strategy
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The Heat Networks (Scotland) Act 2021 introduced powers to regulate the heat networks market in Scotland for the first time.
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Sets out how provisions of the Heat Networks Scotland Act 2021 and wider policy will contribute to increasing heat networks in Scotland.
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Sets out the vision for the future of heat in buildings, and the actions we are taking in the buildings sector to deliver our climate change commitments, maximise economic opportunities, and ensure a just transition, including helping address fuel poverty.
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This update to the 2018 Climate Change Plan sets out bold actions, which together chart our pathway to our new emissions reduction targets out to 2032.
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This strategy sets out how the UK will decarbonise our homes, and our commercial, industrial and public sector buildings, as part of setting a path to net zero by 2050.
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A Bill to make provision about energy production and security and the regulation of the energy market, including provision about the licensing of carbon dioxide transport and storage.
Guidance
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Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategies (LHEES) are at the heart of a place-basedRead more, locally-led and tailored approach to the heat transition. These local strategies will underpin an area-based approach to heat and energy efficiency planning and delivery.
Consultations
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The Social Housing Net Zero Standard Consultation was published on 28 November 2023. This consultation seeks views on a new Social Housing Net Zero Standard (SHNZS) in Scotland. This new standard will replace the second Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing (EESSH2).
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Under our plans: all homes and businesses will have to move to a clean heating system by the end of 2045. People buying new homes and buildings before 2045 would be asked to move to a clean heating system within a set period after the sale.
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This consultation sets out our proposals to reform domestic and non-domestic Energy Performance Certificates.
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UK Government are seeking views on proposals for heat network zoning in England, to attract investment and give local communities access to cheaper, greener heat sooner.
Reports
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This document produced by the Energy and Climate Change Directorate in the Scottish Government summarises the projects supported by Scotland's Heat Network Fund (SHNF), Scotland's Heat in Buildings Development Funding Invitation and The Heat Network Support Unit (HNSU).
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This document produced by the Energy and Climate Change Directorate in the Scottish Government summarises the projects supported by Scotland's Heat Network Fund (SHNF), Scotland's Heat in Buildings Development Funding Invitation and The Heat Network Support Unit (HNSU).
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Scottish Enterprise commissioned Ramboll to undertake research into existing applications and understanding of 5th generation district heating (5GDHC) in Scotland and across the rest of Europe, and identify opportunities for Scotland to become a leader in the developing market - read more
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This report presents the findings of research conducted by the Building Research Establishment Limited (BRE) on behalf of Scottish Enterprise to identify the innovation needs of low carbon heat technologies. The study provides an innovation evidence base to help Scottish Enterprise understand innovation needs when developing potential new schemes to support businesses to capitalise on low carbon heat opportunities relevant in the Scottish context - read more
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Scottish Enterprise commissioned Optimat to: identify and map Scotland’s oil and gas supply chain capability in drilling, sub surface modelling, corrosion mitigation and data analytics that could exploit geothermal opportunities; identify and characterise geothermal market opportunities that are attractive for Scotland’s oil and gas supply chain capability; and recommend attractive market opportunities for diversification - read more
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The Sustainable Energy Association (SEA) has released a new report outlining the remaining policy gaps and makes recommendations for what the Government should do to address them. It identifies four core areas of focus and makes several recommendations – highlighting what must be done to achieve the ambitious target of the UK becoming net zero by 2050 and delivering buildings fit for the future - read more
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This document produced by the Energy and Climate Change Directorate in the Scottish Government summarizes the projects supported by the Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme (LCITP) - read more
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Analysis to identify and characterise potential zones for heat networks in Scotland. It provides further detail on the analysis criteria, assessment methodology, limitations, definitions and the interpretation of the outputs.
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This piece of work is primarily concerned with the role of public sector buildings and the analysis
included the cleaning an amalgamated database of public sector addresses
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This study collects, analyses and maps data relating to previous district heating (DH) feasibility studies in Scotland.
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Scotland has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045. Heat is at the core of Scotland’s energy system, accounting for approximately half of the energy consumed by homes and businesses.
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This project is part of looking at the the opportunities for, and implications of, Scotland moving towards smart local energy systems, driven by sustainable decarbonised energy resources.
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This evidence review examines Scottish consumers’ awareness of and attitudes towards low-carbon heating technologies and the consumer drivers and barriers to their take-up.
Publications
Climate Emergency Skills Action Plan
Scotland is dedicated to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2045 – something we won’t achieve without reducing emissions from our buildings. To ensure our workforce is ready for this transition, the Scottish Government has published the Climate Emergency Skills Action Plan.
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This infographic provides an overview of Scotland's progress towards heat decarbonisation and where we need to get the workforce to so we can reach our goals. It's a valuable resource for anyone interested in our journey to a sustainable future.
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Our schools, colleges, and universities are integral to shaping a skilled workforce essential for heat decarbonisation. This journey includes creating career pathways supported by a robust skills and training ecosystem.
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The success of our journey to net zero carbon emissions by 2045 hinges on reducing building emissions. Critical to this mission is the early investment in skills, training and accreditations.
Data
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The MCS Data Dashboard is designed to provide near-real-time updates on MID data, to track the adoption of small-scale renewable installations in the UK. Given the UK’s legally binding net-zero targets, the MCS Data Dashboard puts small-scale renewable insights in your hands. It is an engaging way to monitor the current uptake of small-scale renewables, highlight current or past trends and identify opportunities for sector growth.
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The Scotland Heat Map provides estimates of annual heat demand for almost 3 million properties in Scotland. Demand is given in kilowatt-hours per year (kWh/yr). Property level estimates can be combined to give values for various geographies. Both domestic and non-domestic properties are included. This raster dataset gives the total estimated heat demand of properties within 1km x 1km grid squares covering all of Scotland.