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Scotland’s heat pump rollout is in freefall, with installations plummeting to just over two thousand in the first half of the year—far below the hundreds of thousands needed annually by 2035 to meet climate goals. Experts warn this delay risks missing the 2045 decarbonization deadline. With the government’s upcoming Programme for Government as a make-or-break moment, campaigners are demanding bold action: a strong Heat in Buildings Bill, clear phase-out timelines for fossil heating, and targeted support for low-income households. Beyond climate, warmer homes mean better health and well-being, but without urgent policy and investment, many Scots face cold, costly, and unhealthy living conditions. The UK Climate Change Committee’s targets remain out of reach on current trajectory—now’s the time for Scotland to show real ambition and ensure no one gets left behind in the clean energy transition.

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