EECA
Mobilising New Zealanders to be world leaders in clean and clever energy use.
Explore funding and support opportunities
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Business
Small to medium businesses looking to reduce emissions
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Large Energy Users
Businesses with high energy needs looking to transition off fossil fuels
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Public sector
Central and local government, public education and health
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Individuals and communities
Energy efficiency advice and funding
We're moving Aotearoa towards a sustainable energy system that supports the wellbeing of current and future generations.
Energy in New Zealand
About 40% of New Zealand's total greenhouse gas emissions come from our energy use.
The choices we make about how we use energy in our everyday lives and businesses have an impact. Our opportunity is to build out a strong and stable energy system by prioritising energy efficiency, energy conservation and the use of renewable energy sources.
With clean and clever energy we can lower energy costs, make our homes warmer and healthier, reduce emissions, and contribute to a reliable and resilient grid.
How we make an impact
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Regulation of products, processes and systems
Our regulations and standards mean New Zealanders have access to and are encouraged to use the best performing new products and technologies available internationally, including vehicles – for home, commercial and industrial use, saving money and energy.
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Information and motivation to promote clean and clever energy choices
We provide evidence-based information and motivation to New Zealanders and businesses to help them make informed clean and clever energy choices – lowering energy bills, improving productivity, and future-proofing for a clean and secure energy economy.
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Targeted investment and support across the energy system
We use our expertise to facilitate and catalyse targeted investment and support that addresses significant, evidenced market barriers for the adoption of clean and clever energy technology.
Electric off-road machines proving popular in trials
4 minutes
Heavy-duty electric machines are starting to become more common around the country, and can be found everywhere from roadworks sites, to landfills, to ports.
Three businesses talk to us about their switch to electric and what they've learned along the way.
News & updates
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EECA and Counties Energy scale demand flexibility with Karaka Harbourside DSO pilot
EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) and Counties Energy have today announced the launch of a scaled pilot project in the Karaka Harbourside subdivision.
24 Mar 2025 | Media release
- Electricity
- Smart technology
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New report spotlights biofuel’s key role in Waikato’s renewable energy shift
Switching to biofuel and electricity could be more affordable for many Waikato businesses than sticking with fossil fuels.
19 Mar 2025 | Media release
- Process heat
- Decarbonisation
- Fuel switching
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EECA consults on proposed energy levies for 2025/26
EECA (the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) is seeking feedback on its proposed energy levy funding request for the 2025/26 year.
20 Dec 2024 | Media release
- Consultation
- EECA Corporate
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NZ's public EV charging to increase by 25%
New Zealand’s EV drivers will have more options than ever to recharge on the go, with 341 high-speed public DC charge points approved for Government co-funding throughout the country’s urban areas.
17 Dec 2024 | Media release
- Co-funding
- Electric vehicles
- EV charging
Latest EECA Insights
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Energy flexibility for industrial businesses
As energy costs fluctuate and grids evolve, energy flexibility is becoming a crucial advantage for industrial operations.
14 Apr 2025
- Electricity
- Innovation
- Fuel switching
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Waikato Regional Energy Transition Accelerator
Taking a region-wide approach to addressing the barriers and opportunities faced by medium to large stationary energy users and renewable fuel suppliers.
19 Mar 2025
- Process heat
- Decarbonisation
- Fuel switching
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How New Zealand businesses understand and use energy, January 2025
The Business Energy Monitor (Q2 FY25) captures data on New Zealand businesses’ relationship with energy.
7 Mar 2025
- Market research