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Wave energy proposal gets marine energy funding
Tuesday, 19 May 2009, 4:33 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
A proposal to generate electricity from wave energy has been awarded $760,000 under the government’s Marine Energy Deployment Fund, the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority announced today. The WET-NZ project put forward by Power Projects Ltd and ... More >>
Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy Awards
Friday, 1 May 2009, 2:57 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
A vineyard producing premium quality wine, the largest geothermal development in 20 years and a felted carpet maker whose products are bought by Hollywood's A list are all finalists competing for top honours in the 2009 Awards for excellence and ... More >>
Energy Stars Shine All Year Round
Friday, 19 December 2008, 11:12 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
For Kiwi shoppers treating themselves to a new appliance for the home or office this Christmas, the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) has some tips on what to look for to make the savings from those sales bargains last all year round. More >>
Bogans provide inspiration to cut fuel consumption
Thursday, 11 December 2008, 11:40 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
Drivers setting off for summer holidays can take inspiration from the unconventional winners of this year's AA Energywise Rally, EECA Chief Executive Mike Underhill says. More >>
Kiwi Ingenuity Rewarded EECA Awards 2009
Monday, 1 December 2008, 3:34 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
Entries for New Zealand's premier celebration of Kiwi ingenuity in energy efficiency and renewable energy - the EECA Awards 2009 - are now open. More >>
100% dedicated to ENERGY STAR®
Friday, 21 November 2008, 1:14 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
Appliance chain 100% has signed up as New Zealand’s latest ENERGY STAR® retail partner. More >>
Retravision goes extra mile as ENERGY STAR partner
Monday, 22 September 2008, 12:13 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
Retravision, New Zealand’s fastest growing home appliance retail group, has made a commitment to energy efficiency by becoming the latest retail chain to sign up as an ENERGY STAR partner. More >>
Great potential for New Zealand grown biofuels
Thursday, 28 August 2008, 1:06 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) welcomes a report released today which shows biomass material from purpose-grown New Zealand forests has great potential to be used as a future source of sustainable biofuels. More >>
EECA welcomes Gull's expansion of biofuels
Friday, 8 August 2008, 5:37 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) today welcomed Gull's introduction of a 10% bioethanol blend for its 91 octane fuel, a first in New Zealand. More >>
Biofuels used in NZ are sustainable
Thursday, 17 July 2008, 3:09 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) says biofuels used in New Zealand are sustainable. More >>
Govt partners with business, unions on energy
Tuesday, 8 July 2008, 9:59 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions (CTU) and Business New Zealand are working together to develop an industry training programme to improve energy efficiency in the workplace. More >>
Seven things you can do to save money
Tuesday, 8 July 2008, 12:58 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
As petrol prices rise again, motorists around the country will be feeling the pinch when filling up at the pump. More >>
EECA congratulates biofuel powered Earthrace
Monday, 30 June 2008, 9:51 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
The Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority (EECA) today congratulated Earthrace and skipper Pete Bethune on being the fastest boat to circumnavigate the globe. The boat was powered by biodiesel. More >>
EECA welcomes Mobil’s move to biofuels
Wednesday, 11 June 2008, 10:37 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
The Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority (EECA) today welcomed Mobil’s trial of two biofuel blends. More >>
Easy Steps To Help The Environment
Thursday, 5 June 2008, 9:46 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
On World Environment Day, the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) is challenging all Kiwis to take one simple step to save energy and help the environment – get out of the car. More >>
Kiwis keen for renewable energy
Tuesday, 3 June 2008, 11:22 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
75% of New Zealanders support marine energy as a future electricity generation option, according to research released today by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). More >>
Tips To Save Electricity This Winter
Wednesday, 28 May 2008, 2:15 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
ISSUED BY THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (EECA) MEDIA RELEASE 27 May 2008 Tips To Save Electricity This Winter Kiwi families can save electricity- and money - this winter by adopting some simple, everyday actions. “Taking action ... More >>
Tips To Save Electricity This Winter
Thursday, 8 May 2008, 10:27 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
ISSUED BY THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (EECA) MEDIA RELEASE 7 May 2008 Tips To Save Electricity This Winter Kiwi families have a chance to save money on their household power bills by adopting some simple, everyday actions to ... More >>
EECA Welcomes Wellington's New Energy Advice Line
Monday, 31 March 2008, 5:28 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
Living in a cold, draughty, damp house can make your family unwell, cost you in health bills and time off work and school, and mean you're paying for power that just leaks out the cracks. More >>
Initiative to insulate rental properties
Monday, 31 March 2008, 12:56 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
Landlords across New Zealand are being encouraged to take advantage of a limited government offer which gives a discount of up to 55 per cent on the cost of installing insulation and energy efficiency measures for their rental properties. More >>