The Green Deal went live last week, giving the public in Nuneaton the opportunity to transform their homes by paying for energy efficient home improvements with the savings on their energy bills, a move which has been welcomed by local MP Marcus Jones.

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 Nuneaton, 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 cash back from the Green Deal Cash back Scheme. The more work households decide to have done, the more cash they could receive and packages could be worth over £1,000.

Commenting, Marcus said: “The Green Deal will transform the energy efficiency market and puts 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 here in Nuneaton. I’m truly excited about the potential the Green Deal has to transform Britain’s homes.”