The Green Deal scheme was one of the most hotLy discussed topics of 2012, with many claiming it would greatly improve the UK's energy efficiency. Launched in 2014, its goal was to encourage landlords, tenants and home owners to implement energy efficient measures and claim back up to ￡7,600 for these improvements. To the surprise of many, the Green Deal scheme was scrapped by the government in July 2015 and was branded a total failure. Scrapping the deal without any clear replacement stands to worsen the situation. In fact, a survey of 438 UK Landlords by flatshare website Easyroommate suggests that 60 per cent have no. intention of investing in their property to make it more energy efficient.
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