Objectives
The GIDI: Clean Tech hot water heat pumps programme offers up to 50% co-funding to help businesses replace and upgrade to cleaner, energy efficient equipment and lower energy bills.
Eligibility
- Co-funding is for buildings classified as commercial or industrial – not residential or those owned by central government.
- Total project cost must not exceed $150,000.
- Co-funding is limited to a maximum of 50% of eligible project costs.
- Total heat pump capacity must be at least 15kW (either a single unit or combination of units)
EECA is not making new financial commitments or entering into contractual arrangements related to the GIDI Fund at this time. Check back for updates.
What kind of project is it for?
The programme provides co-funding for ‘air-to-water’ hot water heat pumps that are used in commercial and industrial buildings to supply hot water for:
- Heating water in places like kitchens, showers.
- Heating spaces of all types, from workplaces to indoor cropping.
- Combined space and water heating (as above).
- Approved installers can advise on the best system and eligibility for funding.
The programme is suited to sites that use a minimum of 1,500 litres of water per day and are replacing fossil-fuelled or inefficient electric boilers.
The business benefits of hot water heat pumps
Hot water heat pumps provide an energy-efficient, low-emissions solution to the traditional technology that commercial and industrial businesses use for their hot water needs.
- High efficiency – Heat pumps are typically 3-5 times more energy efficient than natural gas boilers.
- Low operating costs – Operating costs are typically around 25-35% of an electric resistance unit, or around 50% of an equivalent gas unit. Hot water heat pumps can reduce energy bills by 3-5 times.
- Safety and high durability – Heat pumps are reliable and they have built-in controls to self-regulate their operation.
- Convenience – Hot water heat pumps are easily installed and avoid boiler house costs. Heat pumps can often use existing electricity supplies when retrofitted.
- Avoidance of inflationary costs – Coal and gas are being phased out.
Hot water, low emissions: Oceania is switching to renewables
Retirement and aged care living provider, Oceania, is upgrading to cleaner technologies in their facilities across New Zealand.
Application process
*Note that we are currently not processing new applications.
Contact one of our approved installers who will manage the process from the application stage to approval, quote and installation. The installer will also remove the old equipment.
Our hot water heat pump suppliers were selected by EECA through a competitive RFP process.
Approved installers
Please reach out to one of our approved installers below.
| Panel member | Primary region(s) | Contact | |
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Air Zone Limited | Northland Auckland |
Contact us | Airzone(external link) |
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Judd Refrigeration Limited | Manawatu | Contact us | Judd Refrigeration(external link) |
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Martella Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | Marlborough | Contact | Martella(external link) |
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HPAC Limited | Canterbury | Contact | HPAC(external link) |
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AMT Mechanical Services Limited |
Canterbury |
Contact | AMT Mechanical & Maintenance(external link) |
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Apricus Eco | National | Contact us |Apricus Eco(external link) |
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Aquaheat | National | Contact | Aquaheat(external link) |
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Decarbonised Energy Solutions Limited | National | Contact | Decarbonised Energy Solutions(external link) |
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Energy Efficient Innovations Limited | National | Contact us | Energy Efficient Innovations(external link) |
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Flow Industries | National | Contact us | Flow energy(external link) |
Become an approved installer
If you are interested in becoming an approved installer, register on GETS(external link) to hear about the next opportunity to join the programme.
For more information contact hotwaterheatpumps@eeca.govt.nz