How To Become A Green Deal Provider

Under the scheme a provider is the counter-signatory to the Green Deal Plan and provides both finance and for arranging the energy efficiency works for the household.

As providers they will be able to carry out assessment of homes and the supply of materials including  installation using their own employees, or instruct sub-contractors to do the work. If your planning on being a green deal provider you must first gain accreditation, this also applies to installation contractors.

What does a Green Deal Provider do?

They are responsible for the supply of the Green Deal Plan to consumers, the plan is based upon  recommendations from an accredited energy assessor. The plan stipulates the financial terms of the agreement with the householder and includes measures of consumer protection including warranties to cover the work and the installation of materials and equipment.

The provider will arrange for the energy efficiency work to be undertaken, this must be done using an approved installer, the provider will also handle any complaints regarding installation, workmanship and will offer advice on resolution of such matters. More information is available about the Green Deal Registration, and the launch of the Green Deal Provider authorisation process on the GD ORB website. Find out more about the Green Deal www.greendealadvisersuk.com