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The Scottish Government published its 2026 Heat in Buildings progress report on 2 October. It is an annual update against the government’s strategy and monitoring framework for improving building efficiency and changing heating systems.
The report says fuel poverty had fallen and that more homes were energy efficient, with a higher share using clean heat than in 2019. These are statements in the strategy progress report; the summary release does not provide a single quantified rate for each claim.
It also records that Warmer Homes Scotland supported its 50,000th household in February 2026. That milestone refers to the programme’s cumulative reach, not the number of homes treated during 2026 alone.
The document reports progress and programme activity, rather than a forecast of future uptake or emissions. Its indicators draw on different data sources and time periods, which the report documents separately.