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Consultation on heating’s future
DUNDONIANS have been invited to share their opinions on proposed new laws on heating systems in a consultation session at the Dundee Science Centre.
With the third-largest cause of greenhouse gas emissions in Scotland deemed to be the way we heat our homes, workplaces and other buildings, and Scotland aiming to become a net-zero nation, the Scottish Government say heating the vast majority of our buildings needs to change.
People in Dundee are being urged to attend a session on Monday March 11 from 1.30pm at the centre to learn more about what is being proposed in the Scottish Government’s Heat in Buildings Bill and share opinions to help shape the final Bill through facilitated discussion.
A spokesperson said the sessions are open to homeowners or tenants of privately-owned homes, plus any type of owner or tenant of a non-domestic building.
However they are not open to social housing and new-build homes as these are not within the scope of this consultation and are subject to separate guidance and regulations.
The spokesperson added the consultation, ongoing until next month, provides the opportunity for Dundonians to comment on the proposals to make new laws around the heating systems that can be used to help Scotland reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reach legally binding net-zero targets.
Zero Carbon Buildings Minister Patrick Harvie said: “Heat from our homes and buildings represents around 20% of Scotland’s carbon emissions. So there is no route to meeting our legal duty to be a net-zero country by 2045 without making the heat transition.
“Making this transition can also liberate households and businesses from volatile fossil fuel prices. We’ve put forward ambitious proposals that represent a step change for how we heat our homes and buildings.”
Katie Murray, environment and place services manager, said: “Our journey to net-zero has begun and we all have a role to play in learning more about the action we can take to combat climate change, as well as identifying actions we can take.”
Find out more about the session taking place in Dundee and register to attend on Eventbrite.