The Green Deal figures that have recently been published with regards to the monumental apparent failure of the Green Deal so far, are well off scale with the overall realistic view of Cavity Wall Insulation that will be delivered under the Green Deal.
Like any new venture, aswell as any new business Green Deal has to be seen in the same way. There is always a transition period with any new incentive, when it has passed over from a previous company or obligation. In the same way that you have to get your customers in with a business, slowly but surely, Green Deal has to be treated in the same manner.
There was a lot of ‘cowboy’ activity in the past under CESP and CERT and ofgem, DECC and the BBA are trying to clear this up, therefore the transition period was never going to be smooth. Regulations are tighter, there are new guidelines, rules and more importantly there is a tighter leash on companies who install the work and claim the funding back through their utility provider.
This is important for a number of reasons, it allows for good quality work to be installed that enables the customer to have a fully insulated house under both the Green Deal and the Eco Deal obligations. And also allows the BBA and other regulatory bodies ensure that there are no mistakes made, which means that energy companies meet their obligations on time and in a fashion that is organised and concise.
Figures for Cavity Wall insulation will increase but we can look to that type of figure in around 3-6 months, once the industry is on it’s feet under the new rules and regulations, there has and always will be a transition period to allow this pass over.
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