Guidelines

The New Zealand Government is encouraging increased use of renewable energy and is providing support and financial incentives to achieve this aim.

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) are promoting the uptake of Solar Water Heating (SWH) systems in commercial applications through a number of incentive schemes.

Applications for assistance as part of these schemes require the submission of a feasibility study to assess whether it would be economic to install a SWH system, with a report submitted outlining the findings.

This document provides information about the Distributed Generation (DG) Fund, and will assist potential respondents to prepare their proposals in response to the Request for Proposals (RFP).

The Distributed Generation Fund is set up to assist potential DG project developers investigate a particular DG project in New Zealand. The Distributed Generation Fund can help verify whether the DG project in question can be a viable and sound investment.