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Kiwi Energy Efficiency Challenge
Friday, 28 March 2008, 2:49 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
Issued by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) MEDIA RELEASE 27 March 2008 Kiwi Energy Efficiency Challenge The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) is challenging all New Zealanders to adopt two easy energy efficient ... More >>
International Energy Experts Come To Wellington
Friday, 28 March 2008, 10:09 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
Six international speakers will join local experts to discuss the future of biofuels and electric vehicles in New Zealand at a conference in Wellington next week. More >>
Company prosecuted for breaching energy standard
Friday, 22 February 2008, 9:08 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
MEDIA RELEASE 21 February 2008 First New Zealand company prosecuted for breaching energy performance standards A Christchurch company today became the first business in New Zealand to be convicted for selling products that do not meet our Minimum ... More >>
Reduce Our Energy Use And Help Our Environment
Friday, 1 February 2008, 2:50 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
Our Kiwi households and cars together use more energy than any other sector, making action in this area vital says Mike Underhill, Chief Executive of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). More >>
Information To Give Kiwi Families More Power
Tuesday, 29 January 2008, 3:13 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
Kiwi families wanting to do their bit to save energy, look after their health, and save money at the same time, will benefit from a new information campaign by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), starting today. More >>
No Hassle Ways To Save Money This Christmas
Wednesday, 19 December 2007, 2:04 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
Christmas can be an expensive time of year for most Kiwis, so many of us are keen to look for ways that we can save some money while still enjoying the holiday season. Your household energy bill is a great place to start. There are lots of easy things ... More >>
Public Sector Turns on the Sun
Tuesday, 27 November 2007, 4:35 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
More New Zealand public sector organisations are turning to the sun to reduce their power bills and carbon footprint, while also supporting the Government’s mandate of creating a more energy efficient public sector. More >>
Landlords and low-income tenants to benefit
Monday, 29 October 2007, 1:32 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
Landlords and their low-income tenants are the winners in a government scheme to meet up to 55 per cent of the cost on insulation upgrades. Landlords will benefit from having the value of their properties enhanced and made more attractive to long ... More >>
EECA delighted at Makara Wind Farm Announcement
Thursday, 16 August 2007, 9:37 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
Meridian’s announcement to proceed with its wind farm at Makara is great news for renewable energy in New Zealand says Mike Underhill, Chief Executive of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). More >>
EECA supports electric car drive
Thursday, 16 August 2007, 9:18 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
The future is coming to New Zealand as a result of Meridian energy's announcement of a trial of electric vehicles says Mike Underhill, Chief Executive of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). More >>
More Biofuels facts, less biofuel scares needed
Thursday, 2 August 2007, 2:41 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
There is no place for scaremongering following the launch of Gull's 10 per cent bioethanol blended fuel for motorists says Mike Underhill, Chief Executive of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). More >>
EECA congratulates Leopard Coachlines
Friday, 18 May 2007, 3:51 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) congratulates Leopard Coachlines on being the first bus company in New Zealand to run their entire fleet of 100 diesel vehicles on a five percent biodiesel blend (B5). More >>
First day in the job for new EECA Chief Executive
Wednesday, 9 May 2007, 4:08 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
Mike Underhill took up his position as Chief Executive of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) today. More >>
Tegel’s innovative technology pays off
Monday, 7 May 2007, 10:27 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
Tegel Foods Ltd has implemented an innovative heat recovery system that will save the company more than $110,000 a year in gas and electricity. A grant from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) helped as an incentive for the company ... More >>
Kiwis can see the potential savings to be made
Tuesday, 13 March 2007, 12:39 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
9 out of 10 New Zealanders who have purchased an appliance in the last 12 months said that they had recognised the energy rating label on appliances and nearly a quarter of those said the labels had a strong influence on the model they bought. ... More >>
Businesses know technology is the answer!
Thursday, 1 March 2007, 4:55 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
Eighteen businesses with high energy use are saving an estimated 3,400 tonnes of CO2 emissions a year, thanks to grants available from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). More >>
New Chief Executive For EECA
Thursday, 21 December 2006, 10:57 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
New Chief Executive for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) has today announced the appointment of Mike Underhill as Chief Executive. More >>
Surfing this summer could save you money
Wednesday, 20 December 2006, 4:31 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) has launched a family of new websites that provide information to help save you money by reducing energy costs in your home, your vehicle or business. More >>
Energy Star products – helping protect the envrnmt
Tuesday, 19 December 2006, 11:32 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
If you are in the market for home electronics this Christmas, make sure you choose an Energy Star® qualified product. According to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), New Zealand homes consume over $100 million in electricity a year ... More >>
EECA and Prometheus Finance in Hot Water Together
Wednesday, 6 September 2006, 11:52 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) has announced Prometheus Finance Ltd is their preferred provider for the solar water heating finance assistance programme for 2006/07. More >>