Current status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 2 March 2026
To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to raise awareness of heat networks amongst consumers, in light of Consumer Scotland’s report, Challenges facing heat network consumers in Scotland, which highlighted a lack of public understanding of heat networks.
The Scottish Government provides core funding to Consumer Scotland to advocate on behalf of Scottish consumers and consider Scottish specific issues, such as those highlighted in this report. My officials will continue to meet regularly with Consumer Scotland to discuss, and provide support, to address the issues raised.
We also see a key role for Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategies (LHEES), which are developed and delivered by local authorities, to help aid public awareness of the likely future heating solutions in their area.