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Talley’s to save energy through group-wide programme

Wednesday, 14 May 2014, 12:12 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

Talley’s Group has announced it has partnered with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) to put in place an energy management system across its three largest seafood and vegetable processing sites, as well as AFFCO New Zealand’s meat processing ... More >>

Long weekends on less fuel

Wednesday, 16 April 2014, 4:14 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

With Easter and ANZAC day falling within a week of each other this year and schools breaking for Term One on April 17, many will be taking the opportunity to squeeze in one last holiday road trip before winter hits. Motorists can make their fuel go ... More >>

EECA Congratulates Z Energy for Biodiesel Initiative

Thursday, 3 April 2014, 4:13 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

Z Energy is to be congratulated for its decision announced today to go ahead with a new biodiesel plant in Auckland, says Elizabeth Yeaman, Manager Government Relations and Strategy at the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). More >>

Scope for more geothermal use in Bay of Plenty

Friday, 14 February 2014, 2:02 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

Around half of New Zealand’s geothermal energy use occurs in the Bay of Plenty - but there’s scope for much more. More >>

Search is on for New Zealand’s most exciting energy projects

Thursday, 14 November 2013, 4:12 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

From production lines, to truck fleets, to tourism operators – EECA is on the look-out for projects of all types across the country, that are changing how we use energy for the better. More >>

Energy efficiency at the desk

Thursday, 17 October 2013, 5:04 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

New energy performance standards for computers, monitors and laptops are set to save New Zealand over $260 million dollars over the next twelve years. More >>

Energy efficient light bulb sales on the rise in NZ

Thursday, 29 August 2013, 10:26 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

Supermarket sales of energy efficient light bulbs have increased by 40% for the three months to the end of July compared to the same period last year, indicating that more New Zealanders are recognising they can make savings by switching to efficient ... More >>

Two government agencies get ‘excellent’ energy rating

Monday, 26 August 2013, 4:02 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

Two vastly different government sites have raised the bar for public sector energy performance through NABERSNZ™, the office building energy measurement and rating scheme. More >>

Auckland Council awarded 3.5 star NABERSNZ energy rating

Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 4:04 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

Auckland Council’s Graham Street Service Centre has been awarded 3.5 stars for energy use under NABERSNZ™, the new office building energy measurement and rating scheme. More >>

New Government Insulation Programme

Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 2:39 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) is calling for applications from insulation companies and organisations that want to be part of the Government’s new targeted insulation programme Warm Up New Zealand: Healthy Homes, announced in ... More >>

Office building energy rating scheme to add value

Monday, 18 March 2013, 2:30 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

Development of an energy measurement and rating scheme that will raise the bar for energy performance in New Zealand office buildings is well underway. More >>

Energy management key business strategy - Silver Fern Farms

Thursday, 14 February 2013, 3:32 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

One of New Zealand’s biggest meat exporters is set to build its international brand through a range of energy management and efficiency measures. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) today announced it is working with Silver Fern ... More >>

Award finalists praised for reducing energy costs

Thursday, 15 November 2012, 10:49 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

An Auckland hotel and a Te Puke cool storage company, both shortlisted in the 2012 Sustainable Business Network Awards, have been praised for their sound energy management. More >>

EECA to fund energy efficient design for commercial building

Monday, 29 October 2012, 3:16 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

Expert advice to help developers design and construct commercial buildings that use up to 70% less energy than the average building is available through a new programme launched today. More >>

Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart to focus on insulation

Wednesday, 12 September 2012, 11:26 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

The priority for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) over the next 12 months is insulating as many homes as possible, says EECA Chief Executive Mike Underhill. More >>

EECA To Deliver Christchurch Electric Car

Monday, 13 August 2012, 5:19 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

13 August 2012 EECA To Deliver Christchurch Electric Car A Mitsubishi i-MiEV will be presented to key organisations in Christchurch on Tuesday morning as part of a year-long project being run by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority. ... More >>

Whanganui Pak’nSave wins national award for energy saving

Friday, 25 May 2012, 11:53 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

Whanganui Pak’nSave has been honoured in the 2012 EECA Awards for a project that cut energy use by 40%, setting the standard for the supermarket sector. The store, with energy consultants EcoSystems, was last night named winner of the Small to Medium ... More >>

Supreme winner Air New Zealand ‘delivering for NZ Inc’

Thursday, 24 May 2012, 11:28 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

World-beating energy savings and its positive influence at home and abroad, have won Air New Zealand the Supreme Winner title in the 2012 EECA Awards. The airline has clocked up energy savings worth more than $540 million since starting its energy-saving ... More >>

Golden Bay Cement scoops renewable energy award

Thursday, 24 May 2012, 11:26 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

Whangarei’s Golden Bay Cement has been hailed as an industry leader for its use of bioenergy to reduce CO2 emissions, winning the Renewable Energy category in the 2012 EECA Awards tonight (subs: Wed 23 May). More >>

Nelson Pine Industries Limited on Finalists’ Shortlist

Monday, 16 April 2012, 1:44 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

Nelson Pine Industries Limited is on the finalists’ shortlist for this year’s EECA Awards The awards are run annually by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority, which works to implement government strategies for energy efficiency, ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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