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Glasgow City Council reports that 149,000 homes, representing 46% of properties, are classified as having poor energy efficiency. With 35% of households in fuel poverty, the council is initiating a retrofit program to enhance energy performance.

Only 3% of homes meet recognized retrofit standards, while 65% are rated A to C on energy performance certificates. The council aims to convert 272,000 gas-heated homes to clean heat by 2045, necessitating about 13,500 transitions per year.

Current installations of heat pumps are approximately 150 per year. Increased grant funding and legislative support are required for these initiatives.