Recommendation 22

Having sufficient numbers of trained tradespeople to deliver retrofitting is clearly critical, and the draft CCP acknowledges the significant additional numbers required in order to deliver its aims. It does not however provide detail on how that challenge will be tackled. The National Retrofit Plan which the Committee recommends is developed by the Scottish Government should incorporate a Skills Plan that sets out how the gap will be addressed, in particular in rural areas where the skills shortage is greater, and with a focus on supporting SMEs to grow their retrofit workforce.