Overview

The Government recently proposed the Green Deal; a revolutionary programme to increase the energy efficiency of the UK's building stock. Under the Green Deal, millions of electricity bill payers will be able to have new energy saving home improvements without having to front up the cash. Instead, businesses will provide the finance and the necessary materials, equipment and services, getting their money back via the electricity bill. At the heart of the offer is the "Golden Rule": the principle that the estimated savings to the consumer on energy bills will always equal or exceed the cost of the work.

In addition to outlining the proposed Deal's key features, Eversheds also study the following areas: 

• How will consumer law impact the Green Deal?


• Consumer credit law


• The cancellation of "doorstep selling regulations"


• Sale of goods and services


• Unfair contract terms and the impact of the new Golden Rule


• How the Green Deal proposals may offer new protection to consumers


• Practical tips for Green Deal providers

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