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DECC defends ‘extremely valuable’ Green Deal
October 4, 2013
Green Deal assessments are helping to make homes more efficient despite limited take-up, according to new research published by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC). DECC’s research purports that Green Deal assessments are effective agents of change; according to the research, more than 80% of households who have had a Green Deal assessment […]
The heat is on for householders
July 15, 2013
Householders could get paid hundreds of pounds a year for heat generated by solar thermal panels, biomass boilers and heat pumps, Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker confirmed today. The tariff levels have been set at 7.3p/kWh for air source heat pumps; 12.2p/kWh for biomass boilers; 18.8p/kWh for ground source heat pumps and at […]
Energy saving measures boost house prices
July 8, 2013
Making energy saving improvements to your property could increase its value by 14 per cent on average – and up to 38 per cent in some parts of England – new research released today by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) reveals. For an average home in the country, improving its EPC (Energy […]
CONFERENCE WILL LOOK AT GREEN DEAL PROGRESS
June 10, 2013
UK-GBC is holding a half day conference which will examine the first six months of the Green Deal. It will be an opportunity for industry and government to talk openly and honestly about the initial successes and failures of the scheme and begin to learn lessons that will shape the future of the policy. Many […]
The Government is taking additional steps to make sure the 84% of households who don’t switch can get the best deal
May 17, 2013
The Government is taking additional steps to make sure the 84% of households who don’t switch can get the best deal, Ed Davey announced today. Switching energy suppliers could save households as much as £158 a year but only 16% switched between March 2012 and March 2013. This builds on Ofgem’s reforms to create a […]
Energy Company Obligation (ECO) Funding
May 14, 2013
The Energy Company Obligation is a government-led programme that is designed to fund approximately £1.3 billion of energy efficiency improvements in people’s homes each year. In essence, it requires energy companies to provide financial support for energy saving measures that will ultimately help to reduce national carbon emissions. Importantly, ECO can work in conjunction with […]
Green Deal Quality Mark
May 14, 2013
The Green Deal Quality Mark is the new industry standard for accredited installers. It not only demonstrates a contractor’s compliance with the scheme’s guidelines, but highlights their skill and expertise within the energy saving measures they provide to their customers. Once an installer becomes Green Deal certified, they will be able to display the Green […]