Fact sheets and brochures

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.

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.

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.

For students to be at their best, it's important that learning environments are a comfortable temperature with adequate ventilation. Ministry of Education guidelines suggest 18 - 20 °C is the optimum range for student comfort (depending on activity levels).

Download this action sheet for more information.