Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart
Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart is an insulation and clean heating programme that will give more New Zealanders than ever before the opportunity to make their homes warmer, drier and more energy efficient.
It started on 1 July 2009, and aims to retrofit more than 188,500 New Zealand homes over the next four years. It's run by EECA and replaces existing EECA home insulation programmes.
Better insulation means our homes are warmer, cosier, and easier to heat. Warmer, drier homes bring health benefits, especially for those with respiratory illness or other conditions derived from living in cold and damp houses.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get my home insulated under this programme?
Use this link to find out what you could be eligible for. You need to contact a provider in your area, use this link to find a provider who can help you.
What's new about this programme?
Previous government funding for insulation was targeted towards low and middle income households only, whereas this fund is available to New Zealanders on any income.
The funding allocated to this programme is much greater than the previous schemes, which will allow many more homes to be retrofitted. Insulation schemes have been in place since 1996, and during that time around 57,000 homes have been retrofitted. This programme plans to complete more than 188,500 homes over four years, or around a fifth of the 900,000 homes estimated to have substandard insulation.
Finally, this programme will bring partners on board to offer finance mechanisms so that investing in insulation and clean heating is even more accessible.
Why is the government investing so much money insulating New Zealand homes?
Better home insulation provides increased comfort and improves household energy efficiency. It also provides tangible health benefits, especially for those with respiratory illness or other conditions derived from living in cold damp houses, and for the elderly and young children who are vulnerable to the cold.
More information
- Information for consumers about Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart [ENERGYWISE™ website]
