The government has reshaped its flagship energy efficiency scheme, the Green Deal, in an effort to make it simpler, after the project received criticism. The changes will see households offered up to £1,500 for installing double-glazing, insulation and boilers.
The 'new green deal' will give a £500 incentive to anyone installing energy efficiency measures within 12 months of moving into a new house, starting from Monday 9th June.
Those installing two measures from a series of options will also be able to apply for a further £1,000 cash back, while people living in older homes who wish to have solid wall insulation could claim up to 75% of the cost.
Speaking to the Guardian, energy secretary Ed Davey said, "We did a lot of research on what consumers would react to, to make their homes warmer and cheaper to run.
"Research also showed that people like the 'pick two from a list and get £1,000' approach. We've gone for things that people most want - a new boiler, double glazing, cavity wall insulation."
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