Part 1 E+W+SEnergy efficiency

CHAPTER 1E+W+SGreen deal

Valid from 21/03/2012

Green deal planE+W+S

4Assessment of property etcE+W+S

(1)For the purposes of section 1(4)(c) the conditions as to assessment of the property and other matters are—

(a)the conditions set out in subsections (2) to (9), and

(b)such other conditions (whether relating to the green deal assessor, the green deal provider, the improver or any other person) as are specified in the framework regulations.

(2)The first condition is that a qualifying assessment of the property has been carried out by a person authorised by virtue of the framework regulations to act as a green deal assessor.

(3)The second condition is that the green deal assessor has recommended the energy efficiency improvements.

(4)The third condition is that the green deal provider has given an estimate, on the basis specified in the framework regulations, of the savings likely to be made on the energy bills for the property if the improvements are carried out.

(5)The fourth condition is that the green deal provider has given an estimate, on the basis specified in the framework regulations, of the period over which the savings mentioned in subsection (4) are likely to be made.

(6)The fifth condition is that the green deal provider is authorised by virtue of the framework regulations to act as a green deal provider.

(7)The sixth condition is that the green deal provider has offered to carry out the improvements on the basis that the whole or part of the cost will be repaid in instalments over a period after the improvements have been made.

(8)The seventh condition is that the green deal provider meets any requirement specified in the framework regulations as to the relationship between—

(a)the estimated total of the proposed instalments, and

(b)the estimate mentioned in subsection (4).

(9)The eighth condition is that the green deal provider meets any requirement specified in the framework regulations as to the relationship between—

(a)the period for which the instalments are proposed to be paid, and

(b)the period estimated under subsection (5).

(10)In subsection (2) the reference to a qualifying assessment is to be read in accordance with section 3(9).