A lack of clarity in the Green Deal has been blamed for the recent government axing. Last month DECC said it will no longer fund the Green Deal Finance Company (GDFC) due to low take-up and concerns about industry standards, adding it wants to “protect” taxpayers. The scheme allowed householders to make their homes more energy efficient by […]

The government’s announcement to scrap funding for the Green Deal last week has left “big implications for small businesses”. That’s according to Bernard Hughes, Communications Director of the Green Deal Finance Company (GDFC). The scheme allows householders to make their homes more energy efficient by having installations such as solar panels or loft insulation. This is done through loans with no […]

The Green Deal energy efficiency scheme has more than £50 million worth of applications. The Green Deal Finance Company said it has lent around £30 million for energy saving upgrades so far. Around £21 million worth of applications were received in the last six months and are currently moving through the GDFC system. Boilers, solar projects and insulation […]