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EECA welcomes next step in district energy proposal

Monday, 7 November 2011, 2:54 pm | EECA

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) today welcomed the appointment of three suppliers to carry out feasibility studies into a proposed district energy scheme in Christchurch. EECA is supporting the Christchurch Agency for Energy (CAFÉ) ... More >>

EECA welcomes Fulton Hogan’s Christchurch biodiesel trial

Wednesday, 13 July 2011, 11:59 am | EECA

Fulton Hogan’s decision to trial sustainable biodiesel in its vehicle fleet has been welcomed by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). More >>

Wind Energy Making Headway In New Zealand

Thursday, 9 June 2011, 5:42 pm | EECA

Global wind day on 15 June is a chance to acknowledge the contribution wind energy is making to New Zealand, EECA chief executive Mike Underhill says. More >>

Insulation project inspired by desire for healthy children

Friday, 27 May 2011, 4:15 pm | EECA

Palmerston North couple Vili and Tanya Teumohenga decided to insulate their house for the health of their young family last year, and they say it’s already making a big difference. Before the insulation was installed Vili says his three children ... More >>

EECA welcomes policy statement on renewable electricity

Wednesday, 13 April 2011, 1:58 pm | EECA

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) has welcomed the release of the National Policy Statement (NPS) for Renewable Electricity Generation. More >>

Bay of Plenty Acting on Insulation Subsidy

Tuesday, 29 March 2011, 5:14 pm | EECA

The latest figures from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority show that, to date, 6,173 homes have been improved in the Bay of Plenty region through the Government's Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart home insulation and heating programme. More >>

EECA congratulates Queenstown for reaching biodiesel milesto

Friday, 25 March 2011, 1:09 pm | EECA

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) congratulates the Queenstown Lakes Biodiesel Consortium on reaching its first year milestone. More >>

Higher efficiency heat pumps save Kiwis $58m

Wednesday, 23 March 2011, 3:18 pm | EECA

Better performing, more efficient heat pumps saved Kiwis $58 million of electricity in one year, according to latest sales data compiled by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). Heat pumps are now found in one in four homes in New ... More >>

Beat petrol price rises with some easy driving techniques

Wednesday, 23 March 2011, 1:49 pm | EECA

With petrol prices reaching record highs we’ll all be feeling the pinch at the pump. The good news is it’s really easy to save fuel. By making a few small changes to your driving style and keeping your car well- tuned, you can reduce the amount ... More >>

Energy Star TVs Have the Power to Reduce Bills

Thursday, 12 August 2010, 4:22 pm | EECA

New Zealand households will find it easier to save money on energy bills and still enjoy the latest technology in televisions, with the launch of a new energy efficiency benchmark under the global ENERGY STAR® mark, says Mike Underhill, Chief Executive ... More >>

Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy Winners

Friday, 22 May 2009, 10:27 am | EECA

Winners of the 2009 Awards for excellence and innovation in energy efficiency and renewable energy were announced tonight at an awards ceremony in Auckland, hosted by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). More >>

EECA Supports Turning Off For Earth Hour

Friday, 27 March 2009, 4:05 pm | EECA

If every household in New Zealand switches their lights out for Earth Hour, the country will save approximately $250,000, the Energy Efficiency and Conservation authority’s chief executive Mike Underhillsays. More >>

Heat pump water heaters get $1,000 boost

Thursday, 26 March 2009, 2:12 pm | EECA

A new funding pilot for heat pump water heating will test another choice of efficient water heating for consumers, the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority’s chief executive MikeUnderhillsaid today.  More >>

Air New Zealand succeeds with biofuel flight

Tuesday, 30 December 2008, 6:14 pm | EECA

New Zealand's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority has congratulated Air New Zealand for its successful test flight using second-generation biofuels. More >>

New Energy Star® Specification For TVs

Friday, 31 October 2008, 9:45 am | EECA

MEDIA RELEASE 30 October 2008 New Energy Star® Specification For TVs Choosing the most energy efficient television on the market just got easier with the introduction of a new international ENERGY STAR® specification from 1 November. This is good ... More >>

Wave Energy Popular With New Zealanders

Thursday, 5 June 2008, 10:28 am | EECA

MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION AUTHORITY Thursday 5 June 2008 Wave Energy Popular With New Zealanders New Zealand’s waves and tides are a world-class resource for energy generation, and recent research by the Energy Efficiency ... More >>

Tai Tokerau Families Benefit From Warmer Homes

Thursday, 5 June 2008, 9:58 am | EECA

4,000 Tai Tokerau families will benefit from warmer, drier, healthier homes over the next five years, thanks to a new project being launched in Kaitaia today. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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