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Labour MSP Alex Rowley slams SNP for rejecting Passivhaus standard for new builds

LABOUR MSP Alex Rowley hit out at the SNP government today after it rejected one of the main housing recommendations from Scotland’s Climate Assembly.

A report by the assembly urged Scottish ministers to introduce the internationally recognised Passivhaus standard for all new-build housing in Scotland. 

The assembly brought together people from across Scotland to make recommendations to the Scottish government to address the climate crisis. 

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