Discover organisations, resources, and support to help you improve energy efficiency, save money, and reduce waste.
Whether your business is new to energy efficiency, making progress, or well on its journey, these organisations, programmes, and resources can help make all the difference.
Explore funding opportunities
Find out about our current opportunities to support New Zealand businesses with the uptake of clean and clever energy technology and fuels.
Sector-specific energy efficiency pathways
Tap into free, easy to follow, pathways, with tools and resources tailored for your sector. There are pathways covering over 16 sectors.
Find an expert
Industry and specialist organisations can offer advice, guidance, training, and consultations.
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Bioenergy Association of New Zealand (BANZ)
Connect to an expert or explore the BANZ knowledge centre, for expertise in biogas, liquid biofuels and wood energy.
Contact an expert | Bioenergy Association of NZ(external link)
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Carbon and Energy Professionals New Zealand (CEP)
Find qualified experts for energy and carbon projects.
Find an expert | Carbon and Energy Professionals(external link)
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HVAC&R Centre
Find a professional for all things heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration.
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IES: The Lighting Society
Find a qualified expert to help with effective and energy-efficient business lighting.
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Master Electricians
Find a quality assured electrician.
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Master Plumbers
Find a quality assured plumber, gasfitter or drainlayer.
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New Zealand Green Building Council
Get in touch with an industry professional trained in sustainable design and construction.
Find a professional | New Zealand Green Building Council(external link)
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Sustainable business consultancies
Find a consultancy to help with your emissions reduction journey.
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Sustainability certifications
Explore the Sustainable Business Network’s list of certifications most relevant to businesses in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Business networks
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Sustainable Business Network
A non-profit organisation helping businesses become more sustainable with tools, resources, webinars, courses, events and expert advice. They can also help connect you with energy consultants and certifications.
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Sustainable Business Council
This organisation helps members achieve their emissions reduction goals and promotes sustainable business practices. They offer reports, guides and other resources.
Green loans for business
Many New Zealand banks offer business loans, often sometimes with discounted interest rates, for sustainable or energy-efficient projects.
Funding might be used for things like:
- purchasing electric vehicles and smart chargers
- upgrading to renewable energy, like solar power systems and batteries
- installing energy-efficient appliances and equipment, like LED lighting or hot water heat pumps
- improving land and water use, like reforestation and irrigation
- finding better ways to manage waste, like sorting and treatment facilities.
Professional advice
As with all big financial decisions, it’s good to get professional advice. You’ll also want to have a good look at your specific situation, now and in the future, to weigh up the potential benefits and risks.
Here are some available sustainable business loan options in New Zealand:
ASB business sustainability loans(external link)
ANZ business green loans(external link)
BNZ green business loans(external link)
Kiwibank sustainable business loans(external link)
Westpac sustainable business loans(external link)
Other New Zealand banks or financial institutions may offer sustainable loan options. Chat to your bank to see if they can provide tailored support for your business’s energy-efficient project needs.