18 November 2025

Press Release

For immediate release

HEAT IN BUILDINGS BILL SCRAPPED FOR THIS PARLIAMENT – WWF Scotland comment

Responding to the news today (Thurs 18 Nov) that the Scottish Government has pushed back the introduction of the Heat in Buildings Bill, Claire Daly, Head of Policy and Advocacy at WWF Scotland said:

“As temperatures fall and winter sets in, confirmation that the Heat in Buildings Bill is being dropped in this Parliament is a major setback for Scotland’s climate and fuel poverty ambitions. Without regulation, clean heat and energy efficiency progress stalls – leaving households colder, poorer, and more exposed to volatile energy prices, while the promise of thousands of green jobs here in Scotland is plunged into uncertainty.

“While the expansion of grant support and proposals to consult on Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards are welcome, the reality is that Scotland cannot afford to delay the transition any longer. The next Parliament must show bold leadership and introduce legislation to support warmer homes, lower bills, and net zero.”

Notes to Editors

[1] Heat in Buildings Bill – Future plans https://www.gov.scot/publications/heat-in-buildings-plans/