Talking-up Scotland

Bill Bowman (North East Scotland) (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party) asked the Scottish Government what action it has taken to improve the average band D Energy Performance Certificate rating in the residential housing sector.

Kevin Stewart provided this information:

1. By the end of 2021, we will have allocated over £1 billion pounds since 2009 on tackling fuel poverty and improving energy efficiency.
2. This year alone we have allocated £145 million to improving the energy efficiency of Scotland’s building stock.
3. 46% of dwellings were rated C or better in 2017, up from 24% in 2010.
4. The number of dwellings rated below band D reduced from 27% in 2010 to 13% in 2017.

https://www.parliament.scot/S5ChamberOffice/WA20190517.pdf

Earlier reports on progress in this respect are:

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