New Green Deal figures: A good result?

Jessica Shankleman
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The government has confirmed that 1,803 properties were assessed for a Green Deal in the scheme's first month, but is that enough to reboot the industry?

The government has today confirmed that nearly 2,000 homes have been assessed for Green Deal energy efficiency packages since the scheme launched in January. But is that in line with expectations, is it...

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