Fact sheets and brochures

Good lighting design and control can save up to 75% of industrial buildings lighting costs.

This technical guide outlines two key ways that industrial lighting operating costs can be reduced. It includes a range of no cost/low cost actions that can be undertaken as well as several actions for reducing energy use associated with industrial lighting which have a longer payback period.

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.

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.

External power supplies, or power adaptors, are covered by energy efficiency regulations. If you import, manufacture or sell external power supplies - even if they come packaged with a product - there are some requirements you must meet before you can legally sell them in New Zealand.

This fact sheet describes what the requirements for external power supplies are, and how to meet them.