Stephen
Metcalfe, local MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock, is encouraging
constituents to save on energy bills with the new Green Deal which went live
last week.
The Green Deal is the Coalition Government’s new
initiative to transform Britain’s homes. With buildings in Britain among the
least efficient in the world, the Green Deal gives homes and businesses a new
way of paying for energy efficient improvements such as insulation and new
heating systems.
There are 45 different types of improvements currently
available under the Green Deal in South Basildon and East Thurrock, helping
people warm up their homes and pay for some or all of the improvements over
time through their electricity bill.
From last week households in England and Wales who use
the Green Deal to make energy saving home improvements will also qualify for
hundreds of pounds of cashback from the Green Deal Cashback Scheme. The more
work households decide to have done, the more cash they could receive with
packages potentially worth over £1,000.
Stephen Metcalfe said: “The Green Deal will transform the
energy efficiency market and put consumers in charge. It’s a fantastic new
scheme that will allow people to make their homes warmer and save energy at the
same time.”
“And it’s not just consumers who will benefit. The Green
Deal is also great for local businesses, creating a new market and new jobs in
South Basildon and East Thurrock. I’m truly excited about the potential the
Green Deal has to transform Britain’s homes.”
For more
information on how you can start saving with the Green Deal, please ring: 0300
123 1234, or visit: www.gov.uk/greendeal.
