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.

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.

This document sets out the principles, rules and requirements for EECA's solar water heating Grants for Public Buildings scheme