Fact sheets and brochures

  • Action sheet 1 - Energy saving tips for your home
    Fact sheets and brochures
    1 October 2009

    Being energy efficient in your home is easier than you think.

    With some simple actions and everyday habits you can cut your energy waste and make your home more comfortable and healthy to live in - without compromising your lifestyle.

    Add in some bigger steps, like insulating and choosing efficient appliances, and you'll see an even bigger difference.

    Streamlining your energy use means savings for you and less impact on the environment. Either way you look at it, it's a winner.

    Download this action sheet for energy saving tips for your home.

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  • Action sheet 4: Choosing and using your appliances
    Fact sheets and brochures
    9 November 2009

    Appliance running costs are not just about what product you buy - how you use them every day also makes a big difference.

    Because we use them daily and often keep them for a long time, it really makes sense to choose and use your appliances wisely. You'll reduce your energy use without compromising your lifestyle.

    Appliances make up about 40% of the average household's electricity bill, but you can make real savings by powering your appliances more efficiently. It all adds up, which is
    great for your pocket and the environment.

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  • Action sheet 4 - Saving energy in business: equipment and appliances
    Fact sheets and brochures
    3 February 2010

    Most New Zealand businesses now rely on IT - and it's still the fastest growing area of
    business energy use. Computers (including servers and data centres) account for about
    15% of the energy used in office buildings. But typically nearly half of the energy used by a
    computer is simply wasted as heat.

    Download this action sheet for advice on free and low-cost ways to cut the amount of energy used by
    workplace equipment and appliances - bringing instant cost savings for your business.

     

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  • New labels for heat pumps, fridges and freezers
    Fact sheets and brochures
    20 May 2010

    New energy rating labels for heat pumps/air conditioners and fridges and freezers are being phased in. It means that for some time, there will be a mix of old and new labels in shops. This fact sheet gives details about the change.

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  • Buying and renting checklist
    Fact sheets and brochures
    8 June 2010

    Are you in the market for a new home? Whether you're buying or renting, it's worth considering how warm and cheap to run a home will be, before you commit to it.

    Use this handy checklist to give you an indication if a home you're looking at is likely to be an energy-guzzling icebox or a warm, comfortable, energy efficient haven.

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