Check out a list of links to websites with further information about energy efficiency.
Renovating for energy efficiency
- You could be eligible for subsidies or loans on an insulation and energy efficient replacement heating – check out Environment Canterbury’s Clean Heat Project.
- Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart. For more information about funding and grants available, check EECA's EnergyWise website or contact our Customer Services section.
- Community Energy Action: Subsidies are available for homeowners who hold a Community Service Card, landlords, low-income elderly persons with health problems and low-income families with babies under one year old. The house must be built before the year 2000.
- The Home Energy Advice Centre is a free phone service for Canterbury residents, offering impartial advice on: insulation, financial assistance, heating and ventilation options, saving money on power bills, efficient appliances, etc. To speak to an advisor, call the free phone number 0800 388 588; alternatively email Canterbury@energyadvice.org.nz or visit the website.
- An increasing number of organisations are offering ‘energy efficiency’ home design and build services in Canterbury including: Right House, Switch Energy, Right Light (lighting), Natural Element Homes, Lockwood Homes (EcoSmart), Energy Efficient Homes. Roger Buck and Associates, 3 Architecture, SolArchitect, Powered Living and Ebode.
Home water heating
Home space heating
Home space heating accounts for the highest proportion of the average yearly New Zealand household’s energy bill at 34% according to research undertaken by BRANZ.
There are a number of organisations that provide information, advice, assistance and incentives on home heating, insulation and energy efficiency:
Environment Canterbury has information on clean home heating, insulation, energy efficiency, and energy audits in the home.
A number of assistance alternatives or subsidies are available to help you insulate your house and convert to a cleaner heating appliance, creating a warmer, healthier home in the process. Residents of other towns may be able to participate in the near future. Learn more about the problem, explore the subsidy package, or register with Clean Heat now.
Community Energy Action (CEA) is a charitable trust that provides services and information on energy efficiency. Subsidies are available for homeowners who hold a Community Services Card, landlords, low-income elderly persons with health problems, and low-income families with babies under one year old. The house must be built before the year 2000.
Services include:
- Installation of insulation and clean heating appliances
- Curtain Bank: provides free recycled lined curtains for low income households (open March to October)
- Hot water cylinder wrap and hot water pipe lagging
Products include low-cost DIY energy efficiency products:
- Plastic window insulation kits. Prices range from $19 to $25. Can be purchased online.
- Window and door draught-stopping products
- Hot water cylinder wraps
Contact details:
198 Armagh St, Christchurch
ph: 374 5698
open: Monday to Friday, 8.30 am until 5.00 pm
email: info@cea.co.nz
website: http://www.cea.co.nz/
Smarter Homes (2007) is a site to promulgate information about healthy, affordable homes for better living. It has information about space heating, including tips on saving and heating options.