Tenements Short Life Working Group – energy efficiency and zero emissions heating: final report

3. Short Life Working Group

Following a series of stakeholder workshops held in 2021, Patrick Harvie MSP, Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants' Rights approved the formation of an expert Tenements Short Life Working Group (SLWG).

The SLWG's main role was to offer advice and expertise to support the Scottish Government in developing options on the best approach for tenement buildings to reach a good level of energy efficiency and install a zero direct emissions heating supply, in line with the commitments made in the Heat in Buildings Strategy.

The Group was specifically asked to give consideration to:

• the merits of developing a whole building assessment for energy efficiency and zero direct emissions heating;
• possible amendments to existing legislation or the need for new powers;
• how best to encourage and promote energy efficiency improvements and installation of zero direct emissions heat systems under current arrangements;
• issues concerning support and delivery.

The Group met virtually five times between February and October 2022 with the Scottish Government providing Secretariat support. Further details of the Group's membership and meetings has been included as an appendix.