The innovation foundation Nesta Scotland has responded to the advice to the Scottish Government published today by the Climate Change Committee (CCC) on the level of Scotland’s four carbon budgets, covering the period 2026 to 2045.

Angela Mitchell, head of Nesta Scotland, said: “Electrification is the critical change that can reduce emissions from homes and reduce energy bills for households in Scotland. The Scottish Government should use its powers to make these changes happen faster.

“The Climate Change Committee correctly highlights how progress on the Heat in Buildings Bill has been slow, with the potential for innovative approaches such as point of sale regulations at risk of being lost. With this advice in hand, the Scottish Government should look to deliver the policies that match its ambition, introducing legislation sooner rather than later that grows the number of homes using heat pumps and other low-carbon heating systems.”

Nesta Scotland responded to the Scottish Government Consultation on proposals for the Heat in Buildings Bill in April last year.