Green Deal Cashback Scheme opens

Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey MP has announced that householders who use the Green Deal to make improvements such as high performance replacement doors, solid wall insulation and secondary glazing will qualify for the Green Deal Cashback Scheme, which is now open. To qualify for the scheme, households need to book a Green Deal property assessment so they are then ready to have improvements installed under the Green Deal from 28 January and get their cashback.

The more work a household gets done, the more energy they stand to save and the more cash they receive, although cashback will be capped at 50% of a householder's contribution, with the money paid by the company that undertakes the retrofitting.

To get the cashback, householders must have a Green Deal assessment carried out on the property. They can get and agree quotes from a Green Deal Provider, or through using a local tradesperson linked with a Provider.

They must then:
Apply and receive a Cashback voucher
Complete works within specified period
Redeem voucher, along with evidence of works completed, for Cashback

Measures eligible for cashback include:

Double/Triple Glazing (old single to A) – £20 per m2 up to a maximum of £320
Secondary glazing – £15 per m2 up to a maximum of £230
Solid Wall Insulation – £650
High performance replacement doors – £40

You can read more about how to get your business Green Deal ready by reading our 'easy guide to the Green Deal'.
www.bwf.org.uk/publications/general-business-support

Further information on how the Green Deal cashback scheme works can be found here:
https://gdcashback.decc.gov.uk/