Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing (EESSH) Stephen Garland Head of Sustainability Strategy Unit 7 August 2012
Introduction Why a new Standard? Development of the EESSH What the EESSH may look like Some other key issues Milestones
Why introduce a new standard for social housing? Climate Change (Scotland) Act – 2020 & 2050 Energy Efficiency Action Plan Fuel Poverty
We’re not picking on social landlords! SHQS exemptions Trend setters Sustainable Housing Strategy
How is the EESSH being developed? Stakeholder working groups Case studies research – peer reviewed Consultation
What does the EESSH look like? Based on EPCs – EI ratings Rating will vary according to broad house type and fuel source Table of proposed ratings in handout Hard/Expensive to treat properties – minimum % reduction in emissions to be achieved
Other issues Monitoring/measuring progress Table of funding sources Case studies Occupant behaviour
Timetable Final version of standard – end 2012 First milestone – 2020 Likely further milestones at 2030 & 2040 Long-term goal
Further information Website: Environment/Housing/sustainable/sta ndard Environment/Housing/sustainable/sta ndard Deadline for responses: 28 September 2012
Any questions?