About the strategy
The Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) sets out a long-term plan for decarbonising heat and improving energy efficiency in buildings across the Highland Council area.
The strategy is a statutory requirement under the Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategies (Scotland) Order 2020.
Scope and objectives
The strategy aims to:
- focus on energy efficiency and heat decarbonisation for domestic and non-domestic buildings
- identify potential heat decarbonisation zones
- highlight priority areas for investment
- act as a prospectus for government and private sector funding
Strategic priorities
We have worked with stakeholders to identify key drivers:
- decarbonisation
- building repairs
- energy efficiency in mixed-tenure, mixed-use and historic buildings
- supply chain development
- local development
- community wealth building
- resilience and adaptation
- skills development and retention
- fuel poverty
- alignment with Net Zero Strategy, EESSH2 and local energy policies