Green Franchises
Be part of the green-collar revolution
With over 30 years of property and energy industry experience, and as an ABBE approved energy training centre, Green Assess have developed two specialist business models to target both existing and future growth areas within the rapidly emerging green economy.
These green franchises offer an exciting opportunity into the energy performance certificate, property services, insulation, energy audit and renewable energy industries; in both the domestic and/or commercial property markets.
With comprehensive training programmes (including nationally recognised qualifications) and structured business support systems, Green Assess franchisees will be equipped with the skills, knowledge and support required to launch their new green-collar business with unlimited growth potential.
Get involved at the 'grass roots' level. Take the first steps towards starting your own business in this new and lucrative market. Apply for an interview today.
One green business, multiple revenue streams, future growth
"This will be the greenest ever British Government." (David Cameron PM)
Green Assess offers two different green franchise packages, designed to focus on specific target markets. Both franchise opportunities incorporate numerous complimentary services, enabling you to offer a one-stop-shop solution to your chosen target market, therefore providing your business with multiple revenue streams. The two green franchise opportunities are:
Green residential – domestic property services advisor
Green commercial – business property services advisor
Once established, there are opportunities to expand your business into the other franchise discipline, or expand the geographical area of your initial franchise territory.
Learn more about the Green Residential and Green Commercial franchise opportunities.
With both Green Residential and Green Commercial, franchisees can expect ongoing support and access to training relating to the latest regulation and legislation under European Directive. New to 2012 is the Green Deal which promises to bring massive amounts of work to the industry.
New to 2012 -The Green Deal
Set to be the largest home improvement programme since the second world war, the Green Deal promises to drive billions of pounds of investment into energy efficiency over the next decade with the potential to create 250,000 jobs involving around £100 billion investment by 2020
As bills rise and green subsidies are cut, politicians have been looking at ways to reduce our bills - and emissions - at no or little cost.
By providing energy advice to an estimated 14 million homes and businesses within the UK and offering grants to all, the new innovative financial mechanism eliminates the need to pay up front for these energy efficiency measures and instead provides reassurances that the cost of the measures will be covered and paid back through the savings on the electricity bill. The government have called this revolutionary proposal 'The Green Deal'.
The government have committed to invest £200 million this year alone to stimulate the 'Green Deal' on its launch in Autumn, with a further £14 billion of private investment being predicted.
The goal of the Green Deal scheme is to have 14 million UK households upgraded for energy efficiency making the UK European leaders in reducing greenhouse emissions and supporting up to 250,000 new jobs within the green industry.
The Energy Act 2011 includes provisions for the new 'Green Deal' set to launch in the Autumn of this year, which intends to reduce carbon emissions cost effectively by revolutionising the energy efficiency of British properties and businesses
The key to Green Deal is its diversity and flexibility
All Green Deal customers will benefit from a comprehensive and impartial assessment of their property, and will be able to shop around between different offers in the market place. Customers can use the new Green Deal finance to pay for the energy efficiency measure up to the limit of the golden rule or the can use it alongside their own investment where they want other improvement measures which are not expected to generate savings on their energy bill.
The Golden Rule
The Green Deal "Golden Rule", set out in legislation, specifies that any charge attached must be less than the expected savings from the improvement. Of course, not every measure will pay for itself. Some homes and businesses, due to their construction type, are more complex and more expensive to improve and need measures like solid wall insulation which may not always meet this Golden Rule. In addition to there are many low income and vulnerable households who cannot afford to heat their homes properly at the moment. These homes will benefit from measures like insulation and new heating systems not so much by saving money on their bills, as by ending up living in a warmer, healthier home. To help the poorest and most vulnerable households, extra financial support will be needed, this support is called the ECO (Energy Company Obligation) whereby a commitment from the energy companies will be made to support these types of consumers.
Green Deal Consultation Document
The green economy and a skills shortage
"The Green Deal is a massive new business opportunity which has the potential to support up to a quarter of a million jobs as part of our third industrial revolution." (Chris Huhne, Energy and Climate Change Secretary)
In order to meet both World and EU carbon reduction targets, existing green legislation will be expanded; making the services that Green Assess franchisees offer mandatory requirements and therefore guaranteeing future demand.
Plus, with the numerous Government backed initiatives, such as the ‘pay as you save’ Green Deal, Renewable Heat Incentives (RHI) and renewable energy feed-in tariff, the green sector has been identified as a critical growth industry and essential for the future of the UK economy. However, there is currently a huge skills shortage.
Already estimated to be worth over £100bn, and still deemed to be very much in its infancy, starting a Green Assess franchise will help you to tap into this new and lucrative green economy.
But don’t just take our word for it - see what the industry experts, government bodies and national media are saying about the green economy.
50% franchise fee reduction - act now
Following a successful pilot scheme, Green Assess is offering a limited number of suitable applicants a 50% reduction off the standard franchise fee. This offer is strictly limited to the next 5 franchisees only. Green Assess reserves the right to revert back to the standard business franchise fee once these places are filled.
What happens next? Take control of your future
Have a good look through the website using the links in the left or right hand navigation and download a copy of the Green Franchise Brochure. If you like what you see and feel that you could make a real go of setting up a Green Assess business, then apply for an interview, or call our advisors on 0845 601 1361.
We look forward to meeting you and getting you set up with a new and exciting career.
Also see:
Arrange an interview - apply and get things started today
Domestic Green Franchises - opportunities for residential property
Commercial Green Franchise – opportunity for commercial property
The Green Economy - driving forces behind the growth of this sector
The work - find out what your new career involves
Franchise testimonials - see what our current franchisees think
Franchise territories - secure your local area
Green franchises brochure – download Green Assess pdf brochure
Green Assess prefer to meet potential franchisees before accepting them into the network. However, where this is impractical, we are able to conduct the interview and screening process via conference calls. Terms & conditions apply.
