Objectives
To support gas users who are facing high prices and difficulty securing supply contracts. This walk-through energy audit will outline immediate actions that can be taken to improve energy efficiency on site, and options for new fuel or technology in the medium to long term.
Eligibility
- New Zealand registered businesses that spend between $30,000 and $250,000 a year on piped natural gas.
- The business must be using reticulated (piped) natural gas as a source of stationary/thermal energy.
- Funding is capped at a maximum of $3,000 excluding GST.
What kind of project is this for?
An introductory energy audit by a qualified, EECA-approved service provider to visit your site and identify your main energy efficiency opportunities and renewable energy option(s) for your site.
Following the site visit a short report summarising this information will be provided by the service provider to the business. The report will include:
- a minimum of three energy efficiency opportunities
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information on practical technology and renewable energy option(s) that could be explored
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indicative operating energy/cost savings and magnitude of capital required
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recommended next steps and timing, and where to get further information.
How to apply
To apply for a walk-through energy audit, you will need to submit an online application form.
To complete the form you will need:
- a copy of one natural gas invoice for your site from the past 12 months
- an estimate of your site’s annual energy usage and spend by energy type (you can find this on your energy supplier’s invoices)
- a copy of your business bank account details (for invoice reimbursement).
Once you have submitted your application form, EECA will confirm acceptance or seek further information within 5 working days.
Apply now
Please read the requirements for filling in the form carefully — you can save changes as you go. It will likely take around 30 minutes to complete.
Find a service provider
You can find an EECA approved service provider on our service provider list.
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EECA’s support for gas users
We've updated our support for gas-using businesses as part of the government's new Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme. Participating banks are offering more favourable lending terms for projects by New Zealand-based businesses looking to reduce their use of piped natural gas.
Our updated co-funding focuses on helping businesses to identify opportunities for reducing reliance on gas and get investment ready.
Head to our gas support page for more information about funding opportunities, plus resources and tools to help you take effective action on reducing gas use.