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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Supercharging decarbonisation with an expanded GIDI fund
Minister for Energy and Resources Dr Megan Woods has today announced that the Government Investment in Decarbonising Industry (GIDI) fund will be extended and expanded with an additional $650 million over four years.
16 May 2022
- Co-funding
- Decarbonisation
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All coal boilers to be removed from schools
More state sector organisations and schools will be supported to switch to clean energy as part the Government's plan for a carbon neutral public sector by 2025.
6 May 2022
- Co-funding
- Decarbonisation
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New funding rounds open for EV charging and low emission transport projects
Applications for new rounds of the Low Emission Transport Fund (LETF) open from April 27.
27 Apr 2022
- Co-funding
- Innovation
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Helping some of New Zealand's highest energy users slash their emissions
The Government is helping even more of New Zealand's biggest industrial players slash their emissions faster, with one of the Government's biggest hitters when it comes to supporting decarbonisation, Minister of Energy and Resources, Dr Megan Woods announ
26 Apr 2022
- Co-funding
Latest EECA Insights
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Exploring how New Zealanders relate to energy use and climate change
A look at the impact culture, age, gender, regionality and income has on our attitudes and behaviours.
2 March 2022
- Market research
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Tracking Warmer Kiwi Homes
Learn about the progress of EECA's Warmer Kiwi Homes programme in successfully insulating homes across New Zealand.
17 November 2021
- Co-funding
- Warmer Kiwi Homes
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Voluntary Carbon Mitigation
EECA believes there are cost-effective opportunities for companies to go beyond regulatory requirements to reduce energy-related carbon emissions.
6 December 2021
- Innovation
- Decarbonisation
- Renewable energy
Applications open
The Government Investment in Decarbonising Industry (GIDI) Process Heat Contestable Fund - Round 4 is now live. The focus of this round is to help medium to large energy users reduce carbon emissions linked to industrial processes using fuel sources like coal and natural gas by supporting fuel switching and energy efficiency projects.
Requests for proposals must be received by August 4, 2022.