GREEN DEAL GUIDE

Saving money should not be your primary motivation, although I appreciate it's atttraction, but you are naive to think that the government will 'allow' this to happen as as the energy providers'lose' money prices will go up. Your motivation should be saving the resources of the planet and using renewables. The government should also be increasing the minimum standards of new build in line with Scandanavia and Germany, then I would have more belief in their commitment to the 'Green Deal'.

There are no guarantees whatsoever that any of these 'improvements' will, in fact, save homeowners any money at all; 'savings' are based on theoretical calculations and not underwritten by either the Government, Supplier or Assessor.

How, then, do the Government expect anyone to take such a leap of faith during such times of hardship?

For example, If I run a low-income household and I 'take advantage' of the Green deal and opt to have my walls insulated and a back door replaced and then my C/H bill still increases at a rate in line with energy inflation I will be worse off as a result?

What mechanisms and assurances are in place to guarantee this cannot happen?

Without these guarantees, I cannot see any intelligent indvidual take the risk because 'David Cameron said it was a good idea'!

Do politicians have any idea how much they are mistrusted?

Is double glazing included?

What about external insulation systems for BISF houses? Is this still going to be provided under the scheme?

What happens if I move house after the work . Does the outstanding amount owed transfer to my new house ?

Sorry 4th April

I have just qualified to Survey EPCs An Energy Performance Certificate lodged after April 1st 2012 is necessary to qualify for a range of energy saving propucts which can be financed from October 2012 as things stand. The EPC will shown what improvements are available for specific domestic properties.

the green deal is taking too long, assement should be available now, at minimal cost.

@AT Great point AT, I guess the government's timescales are based on getting it all up and running, not the level of demand!

@greendeal The government needs to make Green Deal as easy to apply for and obtain as possible if it will succeed! They seem convinced they can do it so let's hope it works.

@wayne Thanks Wayne, you might still be able to apply - but you willl have to wait this the plan from the Government is a bit furthur along.

My old man has a saying. Build a sledge during summer. And a carriage during winter. Why does the green deal start in October? If I wanted to insulate my house, it would surely be better to do it earlier in the year. This would ensure it is ready bu Christmas. Well, this is just theoretical for me. I've got external wall insulation - have cut energy bills by half. But you can only install that when the weather is nicer.

Hi Andy, what do you think will be the main barrier to access? The government seem convinced it's money. What about hassle factor?

The green deal needs large scale participation if it's ever to get off the ground.

I am confused. I have just had cavity wall insulation and loft insulation fitted for free! How is this an step forward?

Hi Andy, Helpful site. How can those who live in conservation areas or listed buildings benefit?

how much is being spent on this generouse program please

how much is being spent on this generouse program please

Having read the proposals, including the need for a consumer credit agreement, how will people who have had financial difficulties (Bankruptcy, IVA etc) be able to benefit

Your details, along with that of your landlord, if you are a tennant, will be held in a centralised database manged by the major utility companies.

My name is Andy, I run this site as a hobby, I hope one day when the Green Deal launches it will help connect people with Green Deal providers.

who is behind this green deal guide - who are we leaving our details with?//