Green Deal

The purpose of the Green Deal is to encourage as many people as possible to take measures to make their homes more energy efficient and it will achieve this by providing all of the upfront finance for such measures by way of a loan.

It is the Government’s intention that there be no restrictions on who can apply for finance through the Green Deal so potentially all of the UK’s 26 million households could take advantage. It is not means tested in the way that most benefits are and neither an applicant’s current credit commitments nor his past credit history will be taken into account. Applicants do not need to own their home to benefit and where a property is rented, either the landlord or the tenant could apply.

How does it work?

Consumers will have an independent assessment undertaken on their property by a Green Deal Advisor. This assessment will outline which energy efficiency measures could be installed and would give an energy saving compatible with the Golden Rule. 

The consumer will take the results of the assessment to a Green Deal Provider, which the consumer will enter into a Green Deal with. The Green Deal Provider will contract a Green Deal installation company to undertake the work on the property.

The consumer will pay for the energy efficiency measures through the energy bill on the property. The energy company will facilitate the payment process between consumer and Green Deal provider.

What are Green Deal Installers?

Green Deal Installers deliver the energy efficiency measures for the consumer. Installers may specialise in one measure or have capabilities across all twenty four.

Green Deal Installers work closely with Green Deal Providers. They receive work specifications from the Provider. Installer details will be centrally recorded and made available by the Green Deal Oversight Body. To gain access to this register, the Installer must be certified to the standard PAS 2030, which provides direction on how to operate in the Green Deal.

What Technologies are covered?

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning

Condensing boilers
Heating controls
Under-floor heating
Heat recovery systems
Mechanical ventilation (non-dom)
Flue gas recovery devices

Building fabric

Cavity wall insulation
Loft insulation
Flat roof insulation
Internal wall insulation
External wall insulation
Draught proofing
Floor insulation
Heating system insulation (cylinder, pipes)

Lighting

Lighting fittings
Lighting controls

Water Heating

Innovative hot water systems
Water efficient taps and showers

Microgeneration

Ground and air source heat pumps
Solar thermal
Solar PV
Biomass boilers
Micro-CHP

Fenestration

Energy Efficient Glazing and Doors

What should i do now?

Register your interest with Easy Green Deal at www.greendealcertified.com or email enquiries@greendealcertified.com