RightLight
The RightLight website is your one stop shop to find all the information you need to make informed decisions about lighting efficiency at home and at work.
Who's behind it
RightLight was originally developed by the Electricity Commission with support by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), Consumer New Zealand, New Zealand Green Building Council, Lighting Council NZ (LCNZ) and the Electrical Contractors Association of New Zealand (ECANZ).
Following the transfer of Electricity Commission efficiency programmes in October 2010, EECA continues to manage and maintain RightLight so consumers can interact with the tools available and evaluate the cost and potential electricity savings of energy efficient lighting in their homes and businesses.
What are the programme objectives?
EECA is projecting an additional 100 GWh of savings each year from this information programme, achievable after three years, based on a conservative additional conversion of 5% of inefficient lamps to more efficient alternatives for each year of the programme. The programme will produce savings at a cost of less than 1c per kw/h. When compared to a long run marginal cost of 8.5c for new generation there is a compelling economic case for the programme.
Promotional campaign
Accompanying the RightLight website is a promotional campaign to raise awareness of the site, and to encourage consumers to use the information that it provides.
In addition, a specialist training organisation has been contracted to provide retail sales staff in electrical wholesalers, DIY stores and specialist lighting stores with information on energy efficient lighting that they can use to educate their customers.
More information
Read about Energy Efficient Lighting in New Zealand - Information Barriers to Growth
