Question reference: S6W-14305
- Asked by: Sarah Boyack, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 26 January 2023
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Current status: Answered by Patrick Harvie on 9 February 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to consult on the Bute House Agreement commitment to require home and building upgrades at the point of sale, change of tenancy, and refurbishment to meet a standard equivalent to EPC C, on a mandatory basis from 2025.
Answer
The Scottish Government committed in this year’s Programme for Government to consult in the coming year on our proposals for the Heat in Buildings Bill. This consultation will include details on how we plan to phase in a minimum energy efficiency standard across Scotland housing stock, including details on trigger points such as point of sale.