NICEIC, the voluntary regulatory body for the electrical contracting industry, says that more than 380 companies have now signed up with it for Green Deal installer status.
As a result, NICEIC now claims to be the leading certification body for the Green Deal.

Green Deal project manager at NICEIC, Nick Wright, says: 'Green Deal is an exciting new area for contractors of all trades. The nature of contracting is changing, with businesses becoming more multidisciplined and looking to offer a complete solution for their customers. NICEIC is strategically positioned to be able to provide this.'

Green Deal installers are responsible for installing the measures that contribute to saving energy around the home and those with the right skills will be in great demand, according to NICEIC. Its scope for certification means it can provide the appropriate certification for the majority of these measures.

Any business wishing to undertake work under the Green Deal as an installer must have certification against the Green Deal Installer Standard - PAS 2030: Improving the energy efficiency of existing buildings - Specification for installation procedures, process management and service provision.

Compliance to the standard is a requirement for all those businesses wanting to get involved in Green Deal, even if they are already certified to another government scheme or register.

For more information visit www.niceic.com/greendeal or email greendeal@niceic.com