Government downplays Green Deal delay fears

Jessica Shankleman
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DECC decries "alarmist" reports that Big Six will not be ready for October launch, but admits home loan repayments are unlikely to begin until late 2012 or early 2013

The government has once again downplayed concerns its flagship energy efficiency Green Deal loan scheme is facing delays, despite reports hinting the Big Six energy companies are unprepared to deliver...

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