The SNP government's Heat in Buildings strategy committed to spending £1.8billion over this parliament but has so far spent around £575million.
Scottish ministers have been slammed for spending less than a third of a £1.8billion cash pot set aside to decarbonise the nation’s homes and buildings. The fund was set up to accelerate the transition away from gas-guzzling boilers to clean heat alternatives as well as drive forward a nationwide insulation programme.
In a written response to Labour’s net zero spokeswoman Sarah Boyack, the Scottish Government said £1.3billion of the total funding commitment had been allocated, although only around £575million spent. Boyack said: “Decarbonising heat is a chance to reduce emissions during a climate crisis and cut bills for Scots during a cost of living crisis - but the SNP’s progress has been woeful.
Industry figures also hit out, with the Existing Homes Alliance branded the findings “hugely disappointing”. Speaking ahead of today’s Holyrood Budget, Lori McElroy, chair of the EHA, said: “With just over a year left in this parliament, this is a missed opportunity to tackle fuel poverty, create jobs and reduce climate change emissions.
Josiah Lockhart, Chief Executive of Changeworks, said: “We need long term investment commitments that will bring down household energy bills and help to tackle the climate emergency. It’s important to protect and build upon key services like Home Energy Scotland, Area Based Schemes and Warmer Homes Scotland.
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