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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Report outlines pathway for the West Coast to benefit from renewable energy transition
The West Coast Regional Energy Transition Accelerator (RETA) report has outlined recommendations to help West Coast industry transition away from a reliance on fossil fuels and thrive in a low-emissions environment.
17 Aug 2023
- Decarbonisation
- Renewable energy
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Government partners with more industrial users to lower emissions
New Zealand’s primary industry sector is making huge strides in reducing its reliance on fossil fuels and cutting carbon emissions in partnership with Government.
12 Aug 2023
- Co-funding
- Decarbonisation
- Fossil fuel
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Over 50,000 more Kiwis to be eligible for insulation grants
11 Aug 2023
- Warmer Kiwi Homes
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Smarter, cleaner tractor provides a glimpse of fossil free rural transport sector
An Otago cherry farm is now even more climate friendly, and resilient, with the launch of the country’s first driver-optional, fully electric tractor, thanks to support from EECA’s (Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority) Technology Demonstration Fund.
9 Aug 2023
Latest EECA Insights
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Article
Public attitudes and action on energy and climate change: June 2023
Research shows the cost of living continues to be a key concern for New Zealanders right now, though more people are thinking about climate change.
22 September 2023
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Article
GIDI abatement cost and co-funding decisions
How EECA assesses emissions abatement cost as an input for making co-funding decisions
- Co-funding
- Decarbonisation
18 August 2023
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A deep dive into how New Zealand businesses approach energy use and climate change
A look at the impact business sector, size, and region have on their willingness and ability to tackle climate change.
4 August 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.