Green Deal Will Fail, Says Fmb

The Green Deal will fail unless the government takes action to incentivise consumer demand for energy efficiency, warns the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). According to a recent survey, of all of FMB members in Great Britain, more than 70% think a reduced rate of VAT would be a "successful" or "highly successful" way of encouraging their customers to commission energy efficiency work. Almost two thirds of FMB members think a free energy efficiency assessment would encourage more of their customers to improve the energy efficiency of their home. Brian Berry, CE of FMB said: "Until our members see a clear demand for Green Deal work and a more straightforward route to the Green Deal market, they will not engage with the scheme."