Podcast: The revised Heat in Buildings Bill with Gillian Campbell and Ashley Campbell

Podcast: The revised Heat in Buildings Bill with Gillian Campbell and Ashley Campbell

Gillian Campbell and Ashley Campbell

The Scottish Housing News Podcast returns with Gillian Campbell, director of the Existing Homes Alliance, and CIH Scotland’s policy and practice manager, Ashley Campbell, joining Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black to discuss the Scottish Government’s newly revised Heat in Buildings Bill.

They explore the Bill’s key provisions, its impact on industry, the challenges it faces, and the importance of balancing climate goals with fuel poverty. The conversation also highlights the need for effective communication and public awareness regarding energy efficiency, as well as the diverse solutions required for different properties.

The role of social landlords and the private rented sector in meeting energy efficiency standards is also examined, along with the pressing issue of energy costs.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to the Heat in Buildings Bill
03:02 - Key Provisions and Objectives of the Bill
06:08 - Impact on Industry and Investment
08:51 - Challenges and Concerns with the Bill
12:07 - Balancing Climate Goals and Fuel Poverty
15:02 - Communication and Public Awareness
17:56 - Diverse Solutions for Different Properties
21:11 - Role of Social Landlords in Energy Efficiency
24:11 - Private Rented Sector and Minimum Standards
27:00 - Addressing Energy Costs and Efficiency
 
A transcript of this episode is available here.

Jimmy Black has written a blog to accompany the episode here.

The Scottish Housing News Podcast is co-hosted by Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black. All episodes are available here as well as on the following platforms:

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