Guidelines

These guidelines have been prepared as part of the role of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) assisting the uptake of renewable energy in New Zealand. Wind energy is a significant renewable resource in New Zealand and its development is in its infancy; 36MW was installed prior to 2004. This will have increased 360% during 2004 and has the potential to exceed 2,500MW in the future.

Solar water collectors for heating swimming pools are increasingly being used in New Zealand. Typically these collectors are unglazed rubber or plastic mats / panels that work best at low temperature differentials between the ambient air temperature and the pool water temperature.

More information about applying to become a member of the panel to evaluate applications to the Marine Energy Deployment Fund

This Technical Guide provides guidance on the conversion of existing coal fired boilers to wood pellet operation. There are a number of obvious advantages to using wood pellets: they are 100% renewable and relatively clean burning. Of paramount importance in a conversion is the need both to maintain the safety and integrity of the boiler and control systems, and also to improve safety to the level of best practice.