Guidelines

As a nation, we are committed to using energy wisely and efficiently. As a New Zealander, you can do your bit to help. Improving the energy efficiency of your house means both lower power bills and a warmer, more comfortable home.

Much of the energy we use in our homes and buildings is wasted or could be reduced. Produced by the Department of Building and Housing, this guide provides detailed information on initiatives to reduce energy use in new homes and buildings.

List of insulation products (ceiling insulation, under floor insulation and electric hot water cylinder wraps) accepted for use under the Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart programme as at 10 February 2012.

The list is updated on a regular basis - please contact EECA's Technical Team on 0800 358 676 for confirmation that the list posted here is the most recent version prior to making any material decisions in respect of any product and/or the programme.

Good design and installation are fundamental to a heat pump system's effectiveness and efficiency.

This guide provides good practice guidelines for designing and installing the most common type of residential heat pump system - air-to-air single-split heat pump systems (also known as reverse-cycle air conditioners), used primarily for heating.

The guide is aimed at experienced installers of heat pumps, and it gives the process to follow for system design and installation into both new and existing homes.

This document provides answers to frequently asked questions about the new ENERGY STAR heat pump specification version 2.0, including rationale for the change, timings and technical information.