Changes to the government's Green Deal cash-back scheme have been announced.
The scheme helps people to install energy efficiency measures by providing them with money back on the contributions they make towards improvements. Now, there is to be an increase to the amount of money consumers get back on some Green Deal measures.
There is now:
The Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC) has also raised the cap on cash-back payments from 50% of a household’s contribution towards costs to two thirds, meaning more people will be eligible for the maximum cash-back level.
In addition, the scheme is being extended. Applications for Green Deal Cash-back can now be submitted up until 30 June 2014, compared to the original 31 March deadline, with a further three months for households to install energy efficiency measures and redeem cash-back vouchers.
“Inefficient homes use a lot more energy than they need to, which consumers pay a high price for,” said Energy & Climate Change Minister Greg Barker. “The extension and increase to Green Deal cash-back means more families will be helped to have warmer, more energy-efficient homes and lower energy bills by next winter. These changes also create more opportunities for the growing number of authorised Green Deal companies.”
"DECC's latest changes to the Green Deal cash-back scheme are encouraging” he said.
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