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2012 – 2023

The first voice for independent Green Deal assessors.

The Green Deal Advisor Association was set up in 2012 as the first Green Deal advice organisation for independent assessors, and grew to become the largest. We closed in 2023. The work we believed in carries on, one energy assessment at a time.

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Our story

Built by assessors, for assessors.

When the Green Deal was announced, independent assessors faced a new scheme, new rules and big accredited firms. The GDAA gave them a place to stand together.

It was the first organisation set up to give Green Deal advice to independent assessors, and it grew to be the largest. The association helped its members understand the scheme, meet the standards it demanded, and put impartial advice in front of homeowners.

First

The first Green Deal advice organisation dedicated to independent assessors.

Largest

Grew into the largest association of its kind for independent Green Deal assessors.

Independent

Impartial advice for homeowners, not a sales pitch for a particular installer.

Standards

Helped members work through the scheme's code of practice and assessment rules.

Timeline

Eleven years, one idea: better homes.

Pick a year to see what happened.

The association is incorporated

The Green Deal Advisor Association is set up as the first Green Deal advice organisation for independent Green Deal assessors, months before the scheme itself opened.

The Green Deal, explained

Pay for improvements out of the savings they make.

The Green Deal was the UK government's flagship home energy scheme in England, Wales and Scotland. Householders could make energy-saving improvements with no upfront cost and repay them through their electricity bill.

  1. Assessment

    An accredited Green Deal assessor visited the home and produced a Green Deal Advice Report, which combined an EPC with an assessment of how the household actually used energy.

  2. Recommendations

    The report listed the improvements that suited the property, such as insulation, glazing, heating upgrades or renewables, along with their estimated savings.

  3. Finance

    A Green Deal Provider offered finance for those measures. The plan was attached to the property's electricity meter, not the person, so it passed to the next bill payer if the home was sold.

  4. The Golden Rule

    The expected savings on energy bills should be at least as much as the repayments. That was the promise at the heart of the scheme.

Try the Golden Rule

Move the sliders to see whether an improvement plan would have passed.

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Passes the Golden RuleSavings exceed repayments by £60 a year.
An illustration only. Under the Green Deal, savings were estimated from the assessment, and actual savings were never guaranteed.

Tap a band to see what it means for your home.

EPCs today

The Green Deal has gone. The EPC is here to stay.

Every Green Deal assessment started with an Energy Performance Certificate. It is still the document that rates your home from A to G, lists the improvements worth making, and is a legal requirement when you sell or let.

10 yrsHow long an EPC stays valid
A–GThe rating scale, where A is the most efficient
SellNeeded before you market a home for sale
LetNeeded before new tenants move in
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

Is the GDAA still operating?

No. The Green Deal Advisor Association was incorporated on 2 March 2012 and dissolved on 4 April 2023. This website is kept as a record of its work and to point visitors to useful services.

Can I still get Green Deal finance?

The government stopped funding the Green Deal Finance Company in July 2015, which brought the original scheme to a close for most households. For current grants and support, check GOV.UK or ask an energy assessor about the schemes available where you live.

I'm buying a home with a Green Deal plan. What should I know?

Green Deal repayments are linked to the property's electricity meter, so the plan passes to the new bill payer. The seller has to disclose it, and it appears on the property's EPC. Check the EPC and ask the seller for the plan details before you commit.

Where can I get an EPC now?

homesurvey.eu provides EPCs carried out by accredited energy assessors, at a fixed price with no hidden extras. You can book online in a couple of minutes.

How long does an EPC last?

An EPC is valid for 10 years. If you've made improvements since your last one, such as new insulation, windows or a boiler, a new EPC could give you a better rating.

What rating do landlords need?

In England and Wales, private rented homes generally need an EPC rating of E or above to be let, unless a valid exemption is registered.

Selling, letting or just curious? Know your rating.

Get a fixed-price EPC from accredited assessors. It takes a couple of minutes to book, and you'll have your certificate quickly, so you can list your home without delay.

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