Guidelines

The Government wants public sector organisations to play an important leadership role in increasing the use of renewable energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency and inspiring New Zealanders to take personal responsibility for their energy.
Solar water heating is currently uncommon in non-residential buildings and an important part of this programme will be providing information and demonstrating benefits to help organisations and owners of commercial buildings make informed decisions.

EECA has produced this draft guidance document for local government on domestic-scale distributed generation. The document covers photovoltaic (solar electric panels), micro and small-scale wind turbines, and micro and small-scale hydro turbines. The document is intended to provide information on these technologies, the extent and likelihood of any adverse effects associated with the technologies, and ways that these effects can be mitigated. The document has been released as draft and feedback is welcomed.