For the government’s Green Deal scheme to work, older homes are going to need to be made energy-efficient, not just new homes. Construction News reports that Wilmott Dixon will lead the pilot for the first older homes to be made energy-efficient under the Green Deal. If this proves to be successful, then the government can use this model and roll it out to the masses when the Green Deal launches next year, albeit a cheaper version, as no one is going to pay over £300k from their own pocket to make their home energy efficient. What do you think – will this work? MORE >>

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The Green Deal: the government’s jewel in their environmentally-friendly crown. It may lead to a cleaner, zero-carbon future, but it seems that the Green Deal isn’t the most popular thing amongst contractors. new survey undertaken by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has found that 44% of its members believe homeowners won’t take advantage of the Green Deal, which could lead to fewer jobs for contractors. The FMB’s Director of External Affairs, Brian Berry, said: “If the Government wants the Green Deal to be a success it should start by offering additional incentives. MORE >>

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