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 Chief Executive shares resignation
After more than six years as Chief Executive of EECA (the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority), Andrew Caseley is stepping down from his role at the Crown Entity.
1 Mar 2023
- EECA Corporate
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Out with the coal, in with the new
Students at two kiwi public schools will be starting the new year in a classroom that can be heated with clean energy – after kicking coal to the curb.
10 Feb 2023
- Co-funding
- Decarbonisation
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Government funding for reducing emissions from the maritime sector announced
A new report published by EECA (the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) today highlights the maritime sector’s heavy reliance on fossil fuels and the opportunity to transition boats to clean energy – to protect our oceans and environment.
8 Feb 2023
- Co-funding
- Innovation
- Decarbonisation
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New Zealand homes warmer and healthier with 100 thousand retrofits
The Government's flagship insulation and heating programme, Warmer Kiwi Homes, has passed 100,000 installations of insulation and efficient heaters, making homes warmer and healthier.
8 Dec 2022
- Warmer Kiwi Homes
- Insulation
Latest EECA Insights
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Article
Energy End Use Database
Tracking New Zealand's use of fossil fuels and low-carbon energy using an online data visualisation tool.
- Tool
- Database
1 March 2023
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Article
Public attitudes and action on energy and climate change: December 2022
Our research shows the cost of living is top of mind for New Zealanders, but we’ve gained new insight into what motivates people to take climate action, and where they get their information.
- Market research
1 December 2022
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Article
Industrial heat pumps for process heat
Information for businesses looking for low-carbon alternatives to fossil-fuelled boilers.
- Process heat
25 January 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.