The Green Deal program aims to create 100,000 jobs by 2015 through energy efficiency upgrades to homes and businesses. It will commence in late 2012 and offer measures like insulation, efficient heating and lighting, and renewables. The program will target the 26.6 million homes in the UK, a large portion of which could benefit from upgrades like loft and cavity wall insulation. The Green Deal will follow a process where assessments identify eligible measures, financing covers installation costs, and repayments are made through energy bills over time. Quality control standards and accredited professionals will aim to ensure high quality installations.