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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Innovative projects to cut transport emissions and costs get government co-funding
The first ever marine project is among 11 projects getting $2.14 million
16 Nov 2022
- Co-funding
- Decarbonisation
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EECA consults on proposed energy levies
EECA (the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) is seeking feedback on its proposed energy levy-funded activities for the 2023/24 year.
16 Nov 2022
- Consultation
- EECA Corporate
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New data highlights size of job to switch South Island industry away from coal toward clean energy
The government has today published new data highlighting South Island industry’s heavy reliance on coal and the size of the job ahead to decarbonise and help New Zealand meet its climate targets.
10 Nov 2022
- Co-funding
- Decarbonisation
- Database
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TVNZ raises urgency and hope with primetime climate special
TVNZ has partnered with EECA (the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) on a 1 Climate Special, screening on Wednesday, 16 November at 7:30pm.
7 Nov 2022
Latest EECA Insights
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Article
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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Article
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
GIDI Process Heat Contestable Fund round 5 is now open
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.