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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EECA launches new pathway to help New Zealand breweries reduce their reliance on fossil fuels
EECA (the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) is helping New Zealand breweries reduce their energy-related emissions through a newly launched Brewing Decarbonisation Pathway.
30 Aug 2022
- Decarbonisation
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Carbon neutral public sector another step closer
More hospitals, universities, and other government buildings will be supported to switch to clean energy as part the Government’s plan for a carbon neutral public sector by 2025.
29 Aug 2022
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EECA launches discussion on the need for new home EV charger technology to support growing EV uptake
The significant uptake of EVs in New Zealand will mean an ever-increasing number of New Zealanders will start charging their EVs at home. Widespread use of “smart” and energy-efficient EV chargers would significantly reduce peak demand issues, result in l
8 Aug 2022
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Trucking toward lower emissions heavy transport
The Energy and Resources Minister Dr Megan Woods is celebrating today’s launch of two firsts for energy decarbonisation in the transport sector in New Zealand; an electric milk tanker and a hydrogen truck, made possible with the help of Government funding
19 Jul 2022
- Co-funding
- Electric vehicles
- Decarbonisation
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.
- Market research
2 March 2022
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Article
Tracking Warmer Kiwi Homes
Learn about the progress of EECA's Warmer Kiwi Homes programme in successfully insulating homes across New Zealand.
- Co-funding
- Warmer Kiwi Homes
17 November 2021
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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.
- Innovation
- Decarbonisation
- Renewable energy
6 December 2021
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.