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
Advice and funding for people to make their homes more energy efficient
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 and support
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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Smart shopping checklist for buying new appliances this Black Friday
Before sealing the deal on shiny new appliances in this year’s Black (or green) Friday sales, Gen Less is encouraging Kiwis to do their research into which model is right for them– to save money and energy in the long run.
24 Nov 2023
- Gen Less
- Products & appliances
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Report maps road for North Canterbury industry’s transition to renewable energy
The North Canterbury Regional Energy Transition Accelerator (RETA) report, published today by EECA (Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority), outlines recommendations to help North Canterbury’s manufacturing sector use less energy and move off fossil fue
8 Nov 2023
- Co-funding
- EECA Corporate
- Decarbonisation
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100 new public EV chargers to be added to national network
The public EV charging network has received a significant boost with government co-funding announced today for over 100 EV chargers – with over 200 charging ports altogether – across New Zealand, and many planned to be up and running by Christmas.
1 Oct 2023
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New report outlines potential for Otago to be the first region in New Zealand to fully decarbonise from industrial energy use
Momentum is building to push more fossil fuels out of the energy system with new recommendations, published today by EECA (the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority), aimed at helping Otago industry quickly thrive in a low-emissions economy.
28 Sep 2023
Latest EECA Insights
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Article
Hot water heat pumps in the home
Information for homeowners and developers who are considering water heating systems for new builds or to replace existing systems.
- Products & appliances
- Decarbonisation
- Hot water
28 November 2023
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Article
Product sales decrease, but energy efficiency improves
EECA sales data shows that over the last year to the end of March 2023, 4.3 million regulated products have been sold - that’s one every seven and a half seconds!
- Products & appliances
- Regulations
20 November 2023
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Article
Charging forward: trialling battery electric trucks in your fleet
Information for businesses considering investing in zero-emissions heavy vehicles.
- Co-funding
- Electric vehicles
- Decarbonisation
24 October 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.