Centre for Assessment are currently in the process of becoming UKAS accredited (United Kingdom Accreditation Services) under EN 45011 in ensuring that the new Green Deal standards for installers and Advisors are met.  This will allow us to certify Advisors and installers to operate under the Green Deal.  This scheme aims to be in full operation by October 2012.

What is Green Deal?…..put simply, the Government is establishing a framework to enable private firms to offer consumers energy efficiency improvements to their homes, community spaces and businesses at no upfront cost, and recoup payments through a charge in instalments on the energy bill.

The Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) believes the Green Deal will revolutionise the energy efficiency of British properties.  Following a survey by a registered advisor, consumers may be offered energy efficiency improvements at no up-front cost.  Instead, the value of the investment will be recouped through a charge on the energy bill, fixed to the property.

To provide reassurance to those undertaking Green Deal improvements on their homes, community spaces and businesses, DECC has announced that it will require installers and Advisors to be subject to accredited certification.  UKAS accreditation underpins the certification process for the Green Deal. It will provide end consumers with confidence that there is a complete chain of competence right through to the organisations or individuals undertaking the Green Deal projects.

For further information regarding the Green Deal Advisor Scheme call us on 01925 256650