Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing in Scotland Indicators (EESSH 2)

Below are the indicators we will use to monitor social landlords' performance against the EESSH. Landlords will use these indicators to make their return due on 31 May 2022. We will publish supporting technical guidance for landlords in the Summer.

Published

25 March 2021

Updated

26 March 2021

Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing in Scotland (EESSH) Indicators

EESSH2 indicators                          

 Indicator 1 : Percentage of homes meeting EESSH2

  • 1(i) Total number of homes in scope of the EESSH2;
  • 1(ii) Total number of homes in EPC band A;
  • 1(iii) Total number of homes in EPC band B;
  • 1(iv) Total number of homes that can be treated as meeting EPC Band A (i.e. homes where innovative technology provides equivalent benefits but not recognised by SAP);
  • 1(v) Total number of homes that can be treated as meeting EPC Band B (i.e. homes where innovative technology provide equivalent benefits but not recognised by SAP);
  • 1(vi) Comments box for landlords to summarise/evidence work re homes at 1(iv) and 1(v);
  • 1(vii) Total number of homes in EPC band C; (homes considered to be as energy efficient as possible within constraints of cost, technology and consent); (this excludes homes in EPC band E, F or G);
  • 1(viii) Total number of homes in EPC band D; (homes considered to be as energy efficient as possible within constraints of cost, technology and consent) (this excludes homes in EPC band E, F or G);
  • 1(ix) Comments box for landlords to summarise/evidence work re homes at 1(viii);
  • 1(x) Total percentage homes meeting EESSH2. (Auto calculation field - the sum of (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (vii) and (viii) divided by (i) x 100.
  • 1(xi) Total homes where energy efficiency rating is not known.
  • 1(xii) Comments box for landlords to explain why they don’t know the energy efficiency rating.

Indicator 2: Percentage of homes below EPC band D

  • 2(i) Total number of Homes in EPC band E, F or G
  • 2(ii) Total percentage of homes below EPC Band D. (Auto calculation field - 2(i) divided by 1(i) and multiplied by 100.
  • 2(iii) Comments box. Give a brief description of plans for these properties. For example, energy efficiency improvements planned before 2025 deadline or plans to dispose by way of demolition, sale or transfer.

Indicator 3: Anticipated temporary exemptions from EESSH2 (for properties below EPC Band D)

  • 3(i) Total homes that are currently occupied;
  • 3(ii) Total homes that are subject to social objections;
  • 3(iii) Total homes where it’s anticipated that improvements in evaluation will             recognise new technology measures;
  • 3((iv)Total homes where legal issues prevent work;
  • 3(v) Total homes where demolition or disposal is proposed;
  • 3(vi) Total homes where there is acute local housing need;
  • 3(vii) Total anticipated temporary exemptions from EESSH2. (Auto calculation field – the sum of 3(i) to 3(vi) inclusive.
  • 3(viii) percentage of homes in scope which are temporarily exempt (Auto calculation field - 3(vii) divided by 1(i) multiplied by 100.)
  • 3(ix) Comments box. This can be used to provide further information on Indicator 3.

Indicator 4: Investment in EESSH2

  • 4(i) The total number of homes brought up to the EESSH2 during the reporting year:
  • 4(ii) The percentage of homes in scope of EESSH2 which were brought up to the standard in the reporting year. (Auto calculation field – 4(i) divided by 1(i) multiplied by 100;
  • 4(iii) Amount invested in bringing homes up to the EESSH2 from subsidy;
  • 4(iv) Amount invested in bringing homes up to the EESSH2 from the landlords own resources;
  • 4(v) Amount invested in bringing homes up to the EESSH2 from another source;
  • 4(vi) Comments box. If investment came from “another source” please describe this.

General

  • 5(i) Comments box for any additional information or explanation landlords would like to provide about EESSH2.

 

 

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