Energy efficiency: Government unveils 'TrustMark' to protect poor households from rogue traders

BusinessGreen staff
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Only trusted traders will be allowed to install energy efficiency measures under the Energy Company Obligation

The government yesterday promised to crack down on rogue traders delivering sub-standard energy efficiency installations, with the unveiling of a new TrustMark to certify tradesman as fit to install upgrades...

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