We're moving Aotearoa towards a sustainable energy system that supports the wellbeing of current and future generations.
Energy's role in climate change
About 40% of New Zealand's total greenhouse gas emissions come from our energy use. By making better choices about how we use energy in our everyday life, we can reduce our total greenhouse gas emissions and help fight the effects of climate change.
Climate change is the most urgent global environmental challenge of our time. We must be bold and accelerate decarbonisation to leave future generations a healthy, stable planet.
What we're doing to create change
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Co-funding
We provide co-investment and support for businesses and the public sector to accelerate decarbonisation. We also provide insulation and heater grants to low-income homeowners to create warm, dry, healthy homes.
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Motivating people
New Zealanders know climate change is an issue but don't always know what to do about it. Our Gen Less brand motivates Kiwis to take climate action by living and doing business in a low carbon way.
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Regulating
We help ensure that products and vehicles sold in New Zealand meet energy and fuel efficiency standards, and provide information to help businesses comply.
News & updates
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NZ’s biggest ever emissions reduction project unveiled
The Government is partnering with New Zealand Steel to deliver New Zealand’s largest emissions reduction project to date, with half of the coal being used at Glenbrook steel to be replaced with electricity to recycle scrap steel.
21 May 2023
- Co-funding
- Decarbonisation
- Fossil fuel
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All coal boilers to be removed from New Zealand public hospitals
All remaining coal boilers will be removed from hospitals and tertiary institutions by the end of 2025, Climate Minister James Shaw has announced, as part of new plans to speed up emissions reductions at hospitals and government departments.
3 May 2023
- Co-funding
- Decarbonisation
- Fossil fuel
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Kiwis report on changing EV charging needs as growing number hit the road
Research released today by EECA (The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) highlights the speed at which New Zealand’s electric vehicle fleet is growing, and the ways in which the needs of these new EV drivers are changing.
1 May 2023
- Co-funding
- EV charging
- Market research
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Govt takes more action to reduce carbon emissions
The Government is partnering with 15 more businesses to stop burning fossil fuels, resulting in the equivalent of taking 14,200 cars off the road, Minister of Energy and Resources Megan Woods has announced.
20 Apr 2023
Latest EECA Insights
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Article
The business good of decarbonisation
By playing your part in New Zealand’s transition to a low emissions future, your business can reap financial and non-financial benefits
- Decarbonisation
- Fossil fuel
- Fuel switching
4 May 2023
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Article
Electric Vehicle Charging Survey
Insights into EV owners’ charging habits, and use of public EV charging.
- Electric vehicles
- EV charging
- Market research
28 April 2023
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Article
Biomass boilers for industrial process heat
Information for businesses looking for low-carbon alternatives to fossil-fuelled boilers.
- Process heat
- Decarbonisation
- Fuel switching
5 April 2023
Supercharging decarbonisation
The Government Investment in Decarbonising Industry (GIDI) Fund has been expanded with around $650 million to enable business energy users to reduce carbon emissions linked to processes using fuel sources like coal and natural gas. By working alongside business, we’re committed to delivering significant emissions reductions, fast.