Whether it is required to introduce regulations under section 64 of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 in relation to its report, Regul…

Section 64 of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 requires the Scottish ministers to make regulations to improve the energy efficiency of existing housing. Section 64(6)(b) requires the Scottish ministers to publish a report on its plans for use of these enabling powers. Regulation of Energy Efficiency in Housing was therefore published on 21 March 2011 and sets out the Scottish Government’s position that it would not be appropriate to introduce regulations under section 64 before 2015.
The Scottish Government will begin a range of actions to prepare for an appropriate level of regulation, including identifying a suitable process to examine the issues and costs affecting regulation; commissioning research, and seeking to influence the UK Government in developing the Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation to ensure that these programmes meet Scotland's needs, and complement options for regulation.