Energy Efficiency (Govt programme)

Choosing efficient water heating is now even easier

Government Spokesperson on Energy Efficiency, Jeanette Fitzsimons, has today announced that heat pump water heaters will soon be included in the solar grants scheme, giving consumers more efficient hot water choices.

Chill your power bill

Chill your power bill by getting rid of your old, inefficient fridge and looking for the ENERGY STAR® mark to find the most efficient new one.

Bright future for energy efficient hot water technologies

Government Energy Efficiency and Conservation Spokesperson Jeanette Fitzsimons announced 31 projects worth $950,000 offered funding in second round of government innovation fund for solar water heating and heat pump waterheating technologies.

Increase to Grants for Solar Water Heating

Government Spokesperson on Energy Efficiency and Conservation, Jeanette Fitzsimons, today announced changes to the solar water heating grants scheme for homeowners, including an increase to the grant from $500 to $1000.

Petroleum industry vested interests should not dictate policy

Claims that electricity prices will rise as a result of the Government's 90 percent renewable electricity target are self-serving and based on inaccurate analysis the Green Party says.

South Waikato DC encourages solar water heating

Government Spokesperson on Energy Efficiency and Conservation, Jeanette Fitzsimons, today congratulated South Waikato District Council for its initiative to encourage solar water heating by waiving building consent fees.

Carterton council encourages solar water heating

Government Spokesperson on Energy Efficiency and Conservation, Jeanette Fitzsimons, has congratulated Carterton District Council for its initiative to encourage solar water heating by waiving building consent fees, during a visit to the Wairarapa tod

New figures show NZers' love of solar growing

The Solar industry is experiencing a resurgence following the launch of the Government's solar water-heating programme, says Government Spokesperson on Energy Efficiency and Conservation Jeanette Fitzsimons.