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.

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.

The attached document answers frequently asked questions relating to the ENERGY STAR programme and the new ENERGY STAR solar water heating specification that is currently in development.

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.