Full name of Instrument & Measure (English):
Energy Act 2011 / Green Deal (Qualifying Energy Improvements) Order 2012
Description:
The EnA 2011 introduced the Green Deal, an energy-efficiency scheme, covering some renewable technologies (incl. biomass boilers).
Green Deal is an incentive scheme for energy-efficiency improvements in buildings. Under the scheme home and business owners may obtain a loan for the measures specified in the Green Deal (Qualifying Energy Improvements) Order and pay off the loan through their energy bill.
Goal/Aim:
Stimulate energy efficiency in buildings.
Responsible Authority:
Green Deal Oversight and Registration Body (GD ORB)