New Build Heat Standard (amended) 2024: business and regulatory impact assessment

Addendum to the business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) prepared to support an amendment to the New Build Heat Standard (NBHS). This considers impacts of permitting the use of bioenergy and peat heating systems, and all secondary heating systems in new buildings.


1. Overview

1. The following is an addendum to the document “Final Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment: New Build Heat Standard”[1] prepared for the New Build Heat Standard (NBHS) introduced through Standard 6.11 of the Building (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2023. This addendum explores the impacts of the options considered through the review of the NBHS. It is necessary to review this addendum in conjunction with the fuller Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) to ensure the context of earlier decision making and measures is fully understood.

Contact

Email: 2024heatstandard@gov.scot

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