Fact sheets and brochures

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.

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.

There's no better time to think about energy efficiency than when you're building or
renovating. It is when you can go back to the drawing board to really incorporate energy
efficiency into your design.

For little or no extra cost, you can create a home that's warmer, more comfortable and more
cost-effective to run for years to come - and you don't have to compromise on style to do it.

Designing for energy efficiency also means your home will use less of the world's energy
resources, so you'll leave a better legacy for generations to come.

This brochure outlines the funding available through Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart for insulation and efficient heating.