Net zero heating and energy efficiency standards - phase 3 and 4: qualitative research
The Scottish Government commissioned Energy Saving Trust and Taylor McKenzie to undertake research to explore attitudes of homeowners in Scotland to the potential regulatory standards proposed to be implemented over 2025 – 2045 , dependent on further consultation.
Footnotes
2. ABC1 grade represents the middle class.
3. C2DE grade represents the working class.
4. Comparison with the previous round of research: during phase one, one of the groups focussed on landlords rather than owner-occupiers, whereas in phase two, two groups focussed on first-time buyers, new buyers and prospective buyers.
5. See Section 4.2.2
6. See Section 4.2.3
7. See Section 4.2.4
8. The participants’ attitudes towards the concept of net zero were discussed in detail during phase one and phase two of research. For more details, see: “Qualitative research into domestic property owners’ attitudes to net zero heating and energy efficiency standards”, Phases 1&2, December 2022.
9. Phasing across the scenarios was discussed in detail during phase one and phase two of research. For more details, see: “Qualitative research into domestic property owners’ attitudes to net zero heating and energy efficiency standards”, Phases 1&2, December 2022.
10. This reflects only the participants’ opinion as there is no clear link between council tax banding and energy efficiency.
11. Participants here referred to heat pumps.
Contact
Email: heatinbuildings@gov.scot
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