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−	On 23 July 2015, Climate Change Secretary Amber Rudd announced that there would be no further funding for the Green Deal Finance Company and that the government would stop any future funding releases of the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund. This was described as a move to protect taxpayers following low take-up and concerns about industry standards. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/green-deal-finance-company-funding-to-end Gov.uk].	+	On 23 July 2015, then-Climate Change Secretary Amber Rudd announced that there would be no further funding for the Green Deal Finance Company and that the government would stop any future funding releases of the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund. This was described as a move to protect taxpayers following low take-up and concerns about industry standards. (Ref. [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/green-deal-finance-company-funding-to-end Gov.uk].)

	The Green Deal was launched in 2012 to fund energy efficiency measures through long-term savings on electricity bills. By the end of June 2015 measures had been installed in around 10,000 properties using Green Deal finance, with an additional 5,600 Green Deal finance plans in progress.		The Green Deal was launched in 2012 to fund energy efficiency measures through long-term savings on electricity bills. By the end of June 2015 measures had been installed in around 10,000 properties using Green Deal finance, with an additional 5,600 Green Deal finance plans in progress.
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	Ian Fletcher, Policy Director at the British Property Federation said, “It won’t come as a surprise to many to see that the government has decided to end its financing of the Green Deal Finance Company. Many will use this as an opportunity to bemoan the scheme and its failings, but of greater importance is where we go from here."		Ian Fletcher, Policy Director at the British Property Federation said, “It won’t come as a surprise to many to see that the government has decided to end its financing of the Green Deal Finance Company. Many will use this as an opportunity to bemoan the scheme and its failings, but of greater importance is where we go from here."

−	NB The Framework to support the programme, remains in place to service existing Green Deal Plans and for any private finance providers wishing to enter the market.	+	NB: The Framework to support the programme, remains in place to service existing Green Deal Plans and for any private finance providers wishing to enter the market.

	In October 2017, a [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/651304/Green_Deal_Framework_-_Call_for_Evidence_-_final.pdf Call for Evidence] was published alongside the Government’s Clean Growth Strategy. The call for evidence is intended to improve knowledge of stakeholders’ views on the Green Deal Framework and whether there is scope for changing it to better support needs.		In October 2017, a [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/651304/Green_Deal_Framework_-_Call_for_Evidence_-_final.pdf Call for Evidence] was published alongside the Government’s Clean Growth Strategy. The call for evidence is intended to improve knowledge of stakeholders’ views on the Green Deal Framework and whether there is scope for changing it to better support needs.
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	Ian Fletcher, Policy Director at the British Property Federation said, “It won’t come as a surprise to many to see that the government has decided to end its financing of the Green Deal Finance Company. Many will use this as an opportunity to bemoan the scheme and its failings, but of greater importance is where we go from here."		Ian Fletcher, Policy Director at the British Property Federation said, “It won’t come as a surprise to many to see that the government has decided to end its financing of the Green Deal Finance Company. Many will use this as an opportunity to bemoan the scheme and its failings, but of greater importance is where we go from here."
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		+	NB The Framework to support the programme, remains in place to service existing Green Deal Plans and for any private finance providers wishing to enter the market.
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		+	In October 2017, a [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/651304/Green_Deal_Framework_-_Call_for_Evidence_-_final.pdf Call for Evidence] was published alongside the Government’s Clean Growth Strategy. The call for evidence is intended to improve knowledge of stakeholders’ views on the Green Deal Framework and whether there is scope for changing it to better support needs.

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		+	On 23 July 2015, Climate Change Secretary Amber Rudd announced that there would be no further funding for the Green Deal Finance Company and that the government would stop any future funding releases of the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund. This was described as a move to protect taxpayers following low take-up and concerns about industry standards. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/green-deal-finance-company-funding-to-end Gov.uk].

−	~~On 23 July 2015, Climate Change Secretary Amber Rudd announced that there would be no further funding for the~~ Green Deal ~~Finance Company and that~~ the ~~government would stop any future funding releases~~ of ~~the~~ Green Deal ~~Home Improvement Fund. This was described as a move to protect taxpayers following low take-up and concerns about industry standards. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/green-deal-~~finance~~-company-funding-to-end Gov.uk]~~.~~<br/>~~	+	The Green Deal was launched in 2012 to fund energy efficiency measures through long-term savings on electricity bills. By the end of June 2015 measures had been installed in around 10,000 properties using Green Deal finance, with an additional 5,600 Green Deal finance plans in progress.

−	The Green Deal ~~was launched in 2012 to fund energy efficiency measures through long~~-~~term savings on electricity bills~~. By the ~~end~~ of ~~June 2015 measures had been installed in around 10~~,~~000 properties using~~ Green Deal finance~~, with an additional 5,600 Green Deal finance plans in progress~~.~~<br/>~~	+	However, the it had been criticised for poor quality, lack of uptake and the high cost of finance. In September 2014, the Energy and Climate Change Committee published [http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201415/cmselect/cmenergy/348/34802.htm Energy and Climate Change - Third Report The Green Deal: watching brief (part 2)]. This criticised the green deal, proposing that, '... the Government must re-evaluate its approach and set out a clear strategy to revive the failing scheme. Unless the package is made more attractive to a wider group of consumers, Green Deal finance is likely to remain unappealing to many.'

−	However, the it had been criticised for poor quality, lack of uptake and the high cost of finance. In September 2014, the Energy and Climate Change Committee published [http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201415/cmselect/cmenergy/348/34802.htm Energy and Climate Change - Third Report The Green Deal: watching brief (part 2)]. This criticised the green deal, proposing that, '... the Government must re-evaluate its approach and set out a clear strategy to revive the failing scheme. Unless the package is made more attractive to a wider group of consumers, Green Deal finance is likely to remain unappealing to many.'<br/>	+	A letter from Lord Bourne (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department of Energy & Climate Change) to Martin Callaghan, Chair of the Green Deal Finance Company, on 23 July 2015 stated, 'Taxpayers would expect us to take a hard-headed financial assessment, taking into account affordability in the current financial environment and the Government’s objectives. After careful consideration, the Secretary of State and I have concluded that the Government should not provide further financial support.' Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/letter-from-lord-bourne-to-martin-callaghan-chair-of-the-green-deal-finance-company Gov.uk].
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−	A letter from Lord Bourne (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department of Energy & Climate Change) to Martin Callaghan, Chair of the Green Deal Finance Company, on 23 July 2015 stated, 'Taxpayers would expect us to take a hard-headed financial assessment, taking into account affordability in the current financial environment and the Government’s objectives. After careful consideration, the Secretary of State and I have concluded that the Government should not provide further financial support.' Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/letter-from-lord-bourne-to-martin-callaghan-chair-of-the-green-deal-finance-company Gov.uk].	+

	Rudd suggested that the Government would work with the building industry and consumer groups on a new approach, but that future schemes must provide better value for money, supporting the goal of insulating a million more homes over the next five years and the Government’s commitment to tackle fuel poverty.		Rudd suggested that the Government would work with the building industry and consumer groups on a new approach, but that future schemes must provide better value for money, supporting the goal of insulating a million more homes over the next five years and the Government’s commitment to tackle fuel poverty.
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	However, these announcements came in a month when the government scrapped the zero-carbon homes standards, abolished the role of Government Chief Construction Adviser and reduced the number of members of the Construction Leadership Council from 30 to 12.		However, these announcements came in a month when the government scrapped the zero-carbon homes standards, abolished the role of Government Chief Construction Adviser and reduced the number of members of the Construction Leadership Council from 30 to 12.

−	Julie Hirigoyen, Chief Executive of the UK Green Building Council, said, “With each passing day, this government puts an end to another green policy. The government’s strategy on dealing with high energy bills through home energy efficiency is now dead in the water… While the Green Deal was by no means perfect, the principle of enabling households to install energy-saving measures without paying upfront costs was sound. The irony is that the scheme was finally becoming established and the number of plans was growing."	+	Julie Hirigoyen, Chief Executive of the UK Green Building Council, said, “With each passing day, this government puts an end to another green policy. The government’s strategy on dealing with high energy bills through home energy efficiency is now dead in the water… While the Green Deal was by no means perfect, the principle of enabling households to install energy-saving measures without paying upfront costs was sound. The irony is that the scheme was finally becoming established and the number of plans was growing."

−	Ian Fletcher, Policy Director at the British Property Federation said, “It won’t come as a surprise to many to see that the government has decided to end its financing of the Green Deal Finance Company. Many will use this as an opportunity to bemoan the scheme and its failings, but of greater importance is where we go from here."	+	Ian Fletcher, Policy Director at the British Property Federation said, “It won’t come as a surprise to many to see that the government has decided to end its financing of the Green Deal Finance Company. Many will use this as an opportunity to bemoan the scheme and its failings, but of greater importance is where we go from here."

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−	On 23 July 2015 Climate Change Secretary Amber Rudd announced that there would be no further funding for the Green Deal Finance Company and that the government would stop any future funding releases of the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund. This was described as a move to protect taxpayers following low take-up and concerns about industry standards. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/green-deal-finance-company-funding-to-end Gov.uk]~~.<br/>~~	+	On 23 July 2015, Climate Change Secretary Amber Rudd announced that there would be no further funding for the Green Deal Finance Company and that the government would stop any future funding releases of the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund. This was described as a move to protect taxpayers following low take-up and concerns about industry standards. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/green-deal-finance-company-funding-to-end Gov.uk].<br/>
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−	~~The announcement does not impact on existing Green Deal Finance Plans or Green Deal Home Improvement Fund applications or vouchers~~.<br/>	+

	The Green Deal was launched in 2012 to fund energy efficiency measures through long-term savings on electricity bills. By the end of June 2015 measures had been installed in around 10,000 properties using Green Deal finance, with an additional 5,600 Green Deal finance plans in progress.<br/>		The Green Deal was launched in 2012 to fund energy efficiency measures through long-term savings on electricity bills. By the end of June 2015 measures had been installed in around 10,000 properties using Green Deal finance, with an additional 5,600 Green Deal finance plans in progress.<br/>

−	However, the ~~Green Deal~~ had been criticised for poor quality, lack of uptake and the high cost of finance. In September 2014, the Energy and Climate Change Committee published [http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201415/cmselect/cmenergy/348/34802.htm Energy and Climate Change - Third Report The Green Deal: watching brief (part 2)]. This criticised the green deal, proposing that, '... the Government must re-evaluate its approach and set out a clear strategy to revive the failing scheme. Unless the package is made more attractive to a wider group of consumers, Green Deal finance is likely to remain unappealing to many.' <br/>	+	However, the it had been criticised for poor quality, lack of uptake and the high cost of finance. In September 2014, the Energy and Climate Change Committee published [http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201415/cmselect/cmenergy/348/34802.htm Energy and Climate Change - Third Report The Green Deal: watching brief (part 2)]. This criticised the green deal, proposing that, '... the Government must re-evaluate its approach and set out a clear strategy to revive the failing scheme. Unless the package is made more attractive to a wider group of consumers, Green Deal finance is likely to remain unappealing to many.'<br/>

	A letter from Lord Bourne (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department of Energy & Climate Change) to Martin Callaghan, Chair of the Green Deal Finance Company, on 23 July 2015 stated, 'Taxpayers would expect us to take a hard-headed financial assessment, taking into account affordability in the current financial environment and the Government’s objectives. After careful consideration, the Secretary of State and I have concluded that the Government should not provide further financial support.' Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/letter-from-lord-bourne-to-martin-callaghan-chair-of-the-green-deal-finance-company Gov.uk].		A letter from Lord Bourne (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department of Energy & Climate Change) to Martin Callaghan, Chair of the Green Deal Finance Company, on 23 July 2015 stated, 'Taxpayers would expect us to take a hard-headed financial assessment, taking into account affordability in the current financial environment and the Government’s objectives. After careful consideration, the Secretary of State and I have concluded that the Government should not provide further financial support.' Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/letter-from-lord-bourne-to-martin-callaghan-chair-of-the-green-deal-finance-company Gov.uk].
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	It was also announced that the Government has commissioned an independent review led by Dr Peter Bonfield, Chief Executive of the BRE Group, to look at standards, consumer protection and enforcement of energy efficiency schemes.		It was also announced that the Government has commissioned an independent review led by Dr Peter Bonfield, Chief Executive of the BRE Group, to look at standards, consumer protection and enforcement of energy efficiency schemes.

−	However, these announcements came in a month when the government ~~had also~~ scrapped the zero-carbon homes standards, abolished the role of Government Chief Construction Adviser and reduced the number of members of the Construction Leadership Council from 30 to 12.	+	However, these announcements came in a month when the government scrapped the zero-carbon homes standards, abolished the role of Government Chief Construction Adviser and reduced the number of members of the Construction Leadership Council from 30 to 12.

−	Julie Hirigoyen, Chief Executive of the UK Green Building Council, said, “With each passing day, this government puts an end to another green policy. The government’s strategy on dealing with high energy bills through home energy efficiency is now dead in the water… While the Green Deal was by no means perfect, the principle of enabling households to install energy-saving measures without paying upfront costs was sound. The irony is that the scheme was finally becoming established and the number of plans was growing.	+	Julie Hirigoyen, Chief Executive of the UK Green Building Council, said, “With each passing day, this government puts an end to another green policy. The government’s strategy on dealing with high energy bills through home energy efficiency is now dead in the water… While the Green Deal was by no means perfect, the principle of enabling households to install energy-saving measures without paying upfront costs was sound. The irony is that the scheme was finally becoming established and the number of plans was growing."

	Ian Fletcher, Policy Director at the British Property Federation said, “It won’t come as a surprise to many to see that the government has decided to end its financing of the Green Deal Finance Company. Many will use this as an opportunity to bemoan the scheme and its failings, but of greater importance is where we go from here."		Ian Fletcher, Policy Director at the British Property Federation said, “It won’t come as a surprise to many to see that the government has decided to end its financing of the Green Deal Finance Company. Many will use this as an opportunity to bemoan the scheme and its failings, but of greater importance is where we go from here."

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		+	On 23 July 2015 Climate Change Secretary Amber Rudd announced that there would be no further funding for the Green Deal Finance Company and that the government would stop any future funding releases of the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund. This was described as a move to protect taxpayers following low take-up and concerns about industry standards. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/green-deal-finance-company-funding-to-end Gov.uk].<br/>

−	~~On 23 July 2015 Climate Change Secretary Amber Rudd announced that there would be no further funding to the~~ Green Deal Finance ~~Company and that the Government will stop any future funding releases of the~~ Green Deal Home Improvement Fund. ~~This was described as a move to protect taxpayers following low take-up and concerns about industry standards. Ref [https:~~/~~/www.gov.uk/government/news/green-deal-finance-company-funding-to-end Gov.uk].~~	+	The announcement does not impact on existing Green Deal Finance Plans or Green Deal Home Improvement Fund applications or vouchers.<br/>

−	The ~~announcement will not impact~~ on ~~existing~~ Green Deal ~~Finance Plans or~~ Green Deal ~~Home Improvement Fund applications or vouchers~~.	+	The Green Deal was launched in 2012 to fund energy efficiency measures through long-term savings on electricity bills. By the end of June 2015 measures had been installed in around 10,000 properties using Green Deal finance, with an additional 5,600 Green Deal finance plans in progress.<br/>

−	~~The~~ Green Deal ~~was launched in 2012 fund energy efficiency improvements through long-term savings on electricity bills. By the end of June 2015 measures~~ had been ~~installed in around 10~~,~~000 properties using~~ Green Deal ~~finance~~, ~~with an additional 5~~,~~600~~ Green Deal finance ~~plans currently in progress~~.	+	However, the Green Deal had been criticised for poor quality, lack of uptake and the high cost of finance. In September 2014, the Energy and Climate Change Committee published [http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201415/cmselect/cmenergy/348/34802.htm Energy and Climate Change - Third Report The Green Deal: watching brief (part 2)]. This criticised the green deal, proposing that, '... the Government must re-evaluate its approach and set out a clear strategy to revive the failing scheme. Unless the package is made more attractive to a wider group of consumers, Green Deal finance is likely to remain unappealing to many.' <br/>

−	A letter from Lord Bourne (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State	+	A letter from Lord Bourne (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department of Energy & Climate Change) to Martin Callaghan, Chair of the Green Deal Finance Company, on 23 July 2015 stated, 'Taxpayers would expect us to take a hard-headed financial assessment, taking into account affordability in the current financial environment and the Government’s objectives. After careful consideration, the Secretary of State and I have concluded that the Government should not provide further financial support.' Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/letter-from-lord-bourne-to-martin-callaghan-chair-of-the-green-deal-finance-company Gov.uk].

−	~~Department of Energy & Climate Change) to Martin Callaghan, Chair of~~ the ~~Green Deal Finance Company, stated, “Taxpayers~~ would ~~expect us to take a hard-headed financial assessment, taking into account affordability in~~ the ~~current financial environment~~ and ~~the Government’s objectives. After careful consideration~~, the ~~Secretary~~ of ~~State~~ and ~~I have concluded that~~ the ~~Government should not provide further financial support.” Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/letter-from-lord-bourne-~~to~~-martin-callaghan-chair-of-the-green-deal-finance-company Gov.uk]~~.	+	Rudd suggested that the Government would work with the building industry and consumer groups on a new approach, but that future schemes must provide better value for money, supporting the goal of insulating a million more homes over the next five years and the Government’s commitment to tackle fuel poverty.

−	~~Rudd suggested~~ that the Government ~~would work with~~ the ~~building industry and consumer groups on a new value-for-money approach~~, ~~but that future schemes must provide better value for money~~, ~~supporting the goal~~ of ~~insulating a million more homes over the next five years and the Government’s commitment to tackle fuel poverty~~.	+	It was also announced that the Government has commissioned an independent review led by Dr Peter Bonfield, Chief Executive of the BRE Group, to look at standards, consumer protection and enforcement of energy efficiency schemes.

−	~~It was also announced that the Government has commissioned an independent review led by Dr Peter Bonfield~~, ~~Chief Executive of~~ the ~~BRE Group, to look at~~ standards, ~~consumer protection and enforcement~~ of ~~energy efficiency schemes~~ and ~~ensure that~~ the ~~system properly supports and protects consumers~~.	+	However, these announcements came in a month when the government had also scrapped the zero-carbon homes standards, abolished the role of Government Chief Construction Adviser and reduced the number of members of the Construction Leadership Council from 30 to 12.

−	~~The Green Deal had been criticised for poor quality~~, ~~lack~~ of ~~uptake and~~ the ~~high cost of finance. In September 2014~~, ~~the Energy and Climate Change Committee published [http://www~~.~~publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201415/cmselect/cmenergy/348/34802.htm Energy and Climate Change - Third Report~~ The Green Deal~~: watching brief (part 2)]. This criticised the '''green deal'''~~, ~~proposing that, '...~~ the ~~Government must re~~-~~evaluate its approach and set out a clear strategy to revive~~ the ~~failing~~ scheme~~. Unless~~ the ~~package is made more attractive to a wider group~~ of ~~consumers, Green Deal finance is likely to remain unappealing to many~~.'	+	Julie Hirigoyen, Chief Executive of the UK Green Building Council, said, “With each passing day, this government puts an end to another green policy. The government’s strategy on dealing with high energy bills through home energy efficiency is now dead in the water… While the Green Deal was by no means perfect, the principle of enabling households to install energy-saving measures without paying upfront costs was sound. The irony is that the scheme was finally becoming established and the number of plans was growing.

−	~~However~~, the announcement came in a month when the government had also scrapped the zero-carbon homes standards, abolished the role of Government Chief Construction Adviser and reduced the number of members of the Construction Leadership Council from 30 to 12.	+	Ian Fletcher, Policy Director at the British Property Federation said, “It won’t come as a surprise to many to see that the government has decided to end its financing of the Green Deal Finance Company. Many will use this as an opportunity to bemoan the scheme and its failings, but of greater importance is where we go from here."
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−	Julie Hirigoyen, chief executive of the UK Green Building Council, said, “With each passing day, this government puts an end to another green policy. The government’s strategy on dealing with high energy bills through home energy efficiency is now dead in the water… While the Green Deal was by no means perfect, the principle of enabling households to install energy-saving measures without paying upfront costs was sound. The irony is that the scheme was finally becoming established and the number of plans was growing.	+
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−	British Property Federation ~~policy director Ian Fletcher~~ said, “It won’t come as a surprise to many to see that the government has decided to end its financing of the Green Deal Finance Company. Many will use this as an opportunity to bemoan the scheme and its failings, but of greater importance is where we go from here.	+

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On 23 July 2015 Climate Change Secretary Amber Rudd announced that there would be no further funding to the Green Deal Finance Company and that the Government will stop any future funding releases of the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund. This was described as a move to protect taxpayers following low take-up and concerns about industry standards. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/green-deal-finance-company-funding-to-end Gov.uk].

The announcement will not impact on existing Green Deal Finance Plans or Green Deal Home Improvement Fund applications or vouchers.

The Green Deal was launched in 2012 fund energy efficiency improvements through long-term savings on electricity bills. By the end of June 2015 measures had been installed in around 10,000 properties using Green Deal finance, with an additional 5,600 Green Deal finance plans currently in progress.

A letter from Lord Bourne (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State

Department of Energy & Climate Change) to Martin Callaghan, Chair of the Green Deal Finance Company, stated, “Taxpayers would expect us to take a hard-headed financial assessment, taking into account affordability in the current financial environment and the Government’s objectives. After careful consideration, the Secretary of State and I have concluded that the Government should not provide further financial support.” Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/letter-from-lord-bourne-to-martin-callaghan-chair-of-the-green-deal-finance-company Gov.uk].

Rudd suggested that the Government would work with the building industry and consumer groups on a new value-for-money approach, but that future schemes must provide better value for money, supporting the goal of insulating a million more homes over the next five years and the Government’s commitment to tackle fuel poverty.

It was also announced that the Government has commissioned an independent review led by Dr Peter Bonfield, Chief Executive of the BRE Group, to look at standards, consumer protection and enforcement of energy efficiency schemes and ensure that the system properly supports and protects consumers.

The Green Deal had been criticised for poor quality, lack of uptake and the high cost of finance. In September 2014, the Energy and Climate Change Committee published [http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201415/cmselect/cmenergy/348/34802.htm Energy and Climate Change - Third Report The Green Deal: watching brief (part 2)]. This criticised the '''green deal''', proposing that, '... the Government must re-evaluate its approach and set out a clear strategy to revive the failing scheme. Unless the package is made more attractive to a wider group of consumers, Green Deal finance is likely to remain unappealing to many.'

However, the announcement came in a month when the government had also scrapped the zero-carbon homes standards, abolished the role of Government Chief Construction Adviser and reduced the number of members of the Construction Leadership Council from 30 to 12.

Julie Hirigoyen, chief executive of the UK Green Building Council, said, “With each passing day, this government puts an end to another green policy. The government’s strategy on dealing with high energy bills through home energy efficiency is now dead in the water… While the Green Deal was by no means perfect, the principle of enabling households to install energy-saving measures without paying upfront costs was sound. The irony is that the scheme was finally becoming established and the number of plans was growing.

British Property Federation policy director Ian Fletcher said, “It won’t come as a surprise to many to see that the government has decided to end its financing of the Green Deal Finance Company. Many will use this as an opportunity to bemoan the scheme and its failings, but of greater importance is where we go from here.

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=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
*Feed in tariff.
*Green Deal Home Improvement Fund.
*Green Deal.
*Renewable heat incentive.
*Zero carbon homes.

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