Our guides are developed in collaboration with industry experts to ensure they reflect the latest best practices, and are available at no cost.
Some are published as Publicly Available Specifications (PAS). These are developed by Standards New Zealand along with EECA, industry, and other experts.
Available guidance
Where relevant, these guides complement existing regulations and technical standards.
- Installation guides — Recommendations for safe and effective installation of energy-efficient technologies.
- Industry guidance — Resources for suppliers, manufacturers, and installers on meeting high standards of product and system performance.
- Consumer guidance — Advice to help households select and get the best results from smart and energy-efficient products.
- Council guidance — Information to help regional councils understand regulatory requirements for emissions from industrial process heat.
Browse best practice guidance
Stay up to date with the latest on choosing, installing and operating energy-efficient products and technologies.
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Good practice guide to heat pump installation
Guidance for experienced heat pump installers on the process to follow for system design and installation into both new and existing homes.
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Installers’ guide for hot water heat pumps
Guidance for professional plumbers and heat pump water heater installers to ensure efficient, reliable, and safe installations in New Zealand homes.
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Guidance for high-temperature heat pumps
Guidance for installers, engineers, and building managers who help choose and set up high-temperature heat pumps in homes, businesses, or industrial sites.
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Guidance for integrating industrial high-temperature heat pumps
Guidance for industrial businesses, engineers and consultants to help assess, integrate and apply high-temperature heat pumps.
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Electric vehicle chargers for commercial use
Guidance for business owners on implementing safe, energy efficient, and smart EV charging.
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Guidance for procuring energy efficient biomass boilers
Guidance for businesses and organisations to help select and procure an energy efficient biomass boiler.
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Good practice guide to industrial refrigeration
Guidance for improving the energy efficiency and performance of medium- to large-scale industrial refrigeration systems.
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Guidance for smart homes
Guidance to help New Zealanders make their homes smarter and more efficient, saving money and energy.
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Best practice guidance for residential solar systems
Guidance to help consumers and installers select the right home solar system and improve its performance.
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Electric vehicle chargers for residential use
Guidance for homeowners on safe, energy efficient and smart EV charging at home.
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Emissions plan guidance
Guidance for councils and industry to implement the National Direction for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Industrial Process Heat.