CIOB responded to the Scottish Government's Proposals for a Heat in Buildings Bill consultation.

The purpose of the consultation was to make stakeholders aware of the Scottish Government's proposal to make new laws around the heating systems that can be used in homes and places of work, and to invite your views on those proposals.

The Bill plans to:

• reconfirm that the use of polluting heating systems will be prohibited after 2045; and
• as a pathway to 2045, require those purchasing a home or business premises to end their use of polluting heating systems within a fixed period following completion of the sale 
• introduce a new law that will require homeowners to make sure that their homes meet a reasonable minimum energy efficiency standard by 2033 
• require private landlords to meet this minimum energy efficiency standard by 2028

The full consultation document can be viewed here and the CIOB's full response can also be downloaded below.