Builders merchant in Green Deal Provider deal

Builders and plumbers merchant group Grafton Group is to become one of the first Green Deal Providers.

In all, 22 organisations including power companies, SMEs and a community group have signed the agreement. Green Deal Providers will be offering energy efficiency packages to consumers when the scheme launches later this year.

Paul Roche Grafton Group’s director of sustainability and renewables, said: “As a builders and plumbers merchant, we have an important role to play, supporting installers and product manufacturers across the Green Deal product range. The Green Deal is a very exciting opportunity and we will be working hard to help our trade customers and consumers understand how they can benefit.

“We take our commitment to sustainability very seriously and are proud to be part of this agreement and all it stands for. This initiative brings together major players within the industry and demonstrates how we are all working towards that common goal, to reduce carbon emissions.”

The Green Deal is the government’s plan to improve the nation’s draughty homes at no upfront cost to the consumer.

Climate Change Minister Greg Barker MP said: “The signing of this agreement between government and business pioneers represents a watershed moment in the development of the Green Deal.

“The commitment shown today highlights the opportunity that organisations see in the Green Deal from community groups, SMEs to big business which only bodes well for the scheme’s future success.”

Grafton Group’s principal merchant businesses are Buildbase, Plumbase, Selco and Jackson Building Centres.