Getting the measures installed
So far so good. The assessor left and emailed me 4 days later the final EPC and Occupancy Assessment with a link to potential Green Deal Providers. The assessor mentioned that we may qualify for ECO-funding and possibly also from ‘affordable warmth’ if our area is in a priority area (it is, but I am yet to find out what this means- if anything). Unfortunately, the next stage is not so smooth and has been frustrating - though ofcourse I am one of the few guinea-pigs in a new policy:
So, around 22 providers have yet to get back to me more than 7 days after my query was sent out, but I did receive two positive responses, one for a more technical survey after Easter, and one response from an installer (through twitter). One response went as far to say that they won’t be ready until late June and that: “It’s a protracted process I am afraid to say and rather frustrating” The Green Deal can also be delivered by an accredited installer, who can quote and then team up with a provider; or where no up-front finance is required can simply undertake the work, crucial to qualify for ECO-funding (and any of the early cash-incentives). Yet, gaining access to Green Deal accredited installers seems protracted - no such list seems to be provided on the DECC website.
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3/26/2013 04:03:39 am
Oh dear, the beginning part as you say not too bad, apart from the fact that the application and use of RSAP is (as I am sure you know) completely inappropriate.
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4/4/2013 04:35:52 am
Dear Janet,
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Geoff Stow
4/3/2013 04:51:27 am
I am pleased that your initial contact was good but I am surprised that it comes out at £250 per house as some companies are quoting £95ish. I think the reason the Green Deal is doomed is that it is far too complicated. I feel that very few of those who genuinely need assistance will be unlikely to go through the complex procedure you out line. The EPC based survey has so many faults that would not be picked up by someone not as thorough as your surveyor. Locally landlords are advised not to touch it as they would not be able to pass the inflated electricity bills onto their tenants. I am convinced that a much simpler process assisting the vulnerable to insulate lofts walls and draught proofing would have had much more impact. At ecobuild and Homebuilding show not one single person asked about it and not one "professional had a good word to say about it" I net with a company last week who were doing loft insulation for the local authority and Housing Associations they have had to close down units lay off staff and are looking at closing up because of the green deal they did have 4 crews out doing lofts now nothing.
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Linn
4/10/2013 04:25:19 am
Geoff, Sophie's calculation came out at about £250 per house because she wasn't aware that the DECC funding would cover lots of cost that isn't part of the assessment fee. The scheme would have set up and promotion costs, and probably lots more, all of which have to be paid for out of the funding. The result is that the fee paid per visit is very much lower than this.
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John
4/9/2013 03:04:37 am
If your looking for approved installers this site has quite a well laid out directory http://greendeal-compare.co.uk/search/1/1
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KATHERINE
4/14/2013 11:14:06 pm
Hi Sofie,
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Sofie Pelsmakers
4/14/2013 11:43:17 pm
Hi Katherine,
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