Press Release: State aid: Commission approves UK Green Deal for energy-efficiency measures

The European Commission has found that the public support of £600 million (approximately €700 million) to be granted by the UK in the context of its "Green Deal" policy is in line with EU state aid rules.

The "Green Deal" is the central UK Government policy for improving the energy efficiency of buildings. Different State bodies and the UK Green Investment Bank (GIB) will provide support in various forms. These measures will support energy efficiency, in line with the EU's energy and climate change objectives, while keeping distortions of competition to an acceptable minimum.