SPF's letter on New Build Heat Standard review

The New Build Heat Standards came into force on 1 April, 2024, which affects the type of heating system that new-build homes and properties are allowed to use. Homes and buildings are not allowed to use polluting oil and gas boilers. Instead, they must use climate-friendly alternatives like heat pumps and heat networks. Following the backlash on secondary heating systems for Rural and Island communities, the previous Minister for Climate Action asked for review. SPF responded to their discussion paper on this review.

Meanwhile, Scottish Ministers have issued a temporary direction to allow wood burning stoves and other bioenergy (and peat) heating systems to be installed in new homes. The direction does not apply to non-domestic buildings.