If you want to improve the efficiency of your home with the Green Deal, the first stage is to find an advisor. The advisor will assess your home, calculate what measures can be implemented in your property and calculate potential savings. <\/p>\n
So you\u2019ll want to find an advisor you can trust. There are certain questions to ask:<\/p>\n
Is the Green Deal advisor trained and accredited? <\/strong><\/p>\n To be eligible for the Green Deal finance, you can only use companies registered with the scheme. This is the same with advisors too. A list of all Green Deal assessors can be found on the Oversight and Registration Body website. Some companies will claim to be Green Deal accredited but won\u2019t appear on the website: This is because they haven\u2019t completed the full training. All accredited advisors will have undergone training and assessment and you\u2019ll be protected by the Green Deal ombudsman. You can apply for a Green Deal quote with us to receive accredited advisors too. To be accepted as a Green Deal advisor, the assessor will have the necessary training and accreditation. However, this won\u2019t give you a full background of the professional so it\u2019s important to do your own research too. Preferably you\u2019d want an assessor with a vast range of experience. There will be a difference between those with years of experience in the energy sector and those who have simply undergone the training as a bolt-on to their other services. <\/p>\n Is the assessor linked to a Green Deal provider?<\/strong><\/p>\n The Green Deal providers are responsible for implementing the energy efficient home upgrades, depending on assessments made by the advisor. Some providers will have a number of advisors working for them, making the process of implementation easier. The advisor will have to remain impartial whilst conducting the home survey, but can then become a salesperson for the provider. <\/p>\n You can decline to have products sold in this way though, and you can even take the survey to another provider if you wish. Of course, it\u2019s always recommended to shop around in order to get the best prices for the work you want. <\/p>\n Be aware, because an advisor who appears independent could still have links to a certain provider. They will likely receive a fee or commission for recommending you to the provider. It is important to know that they must state this and can\u2019t sell until the assessment has been completed. <\/p>\n
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\nWhat is the advisor\u2019s background? <\/strong><\/p>\n