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Technology is the answer!

Friday, 11 August 2006, 3:08 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

Technology is a key solution for reducing energy costs in energy intensive businesses and government grants are making it easier for businesses to access these technologies said Heather Staley, Chief Executive of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority ... More >>

Enthusiastic staff save energy

Friday, 31 March 2006, 3:47 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

Involving staff and rewarding them for good energy management behaviour is the key to realising significant energy savings, says Heather Staley, Chief Executive of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). More >>

EECA EnergyWise Award winners announced

Thursday, 2 March 2006, 12:38 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

The winners of the 2006 EECA EnergyWise Awards were announced in Auckland tonight. More >>

NZ's energy leaders prove their brilliance

Thursday, 2 February 2006, 11:14 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

27 organisations with proven innovation and brilliant thinking in energy efficiency or renewable energy projects have been selected as finalists in the EECA EnergyWise Awards 2006. More >>

EECA funds growth solar hot water heating market

Thursday, 18 November 2004, 11:40 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) announced this week the launch of a revised incentive scheme designed to grow the solar water heating market. More >>

Wind energy a smart option says EECA

Monday, 20 September 2004, 1:18 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) believes that wind energy has a vital role to play in electricity generation. More >>

Meridian wind farm proposal welcomed by EECA

Friday, 17 September 2004, 5:05 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) has welcomed Meridian Energy’s proposal for a wind farm at White Hill near Mossburn in Southland. More >>

Potential for solar energy in NZ huge says EECA

Monday, 6 September 2004, 4:45 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

Solar water heating has huge potential for energy savings for households and businesses but how much this is realised depends on New Zealanders’ acceptance and understanding of solar as a renewable energy source said Heather Staley, Chief Executive of the ... More >>

More energy efficiency benefits

Thursday, 12 August 2004, 1:43 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

New Zealand businesses and households are on the path to saving up to $50 million over the next 10 years under a new proposal by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). More >>

Viability of wind farms

Thursday, 5 August 2004, 1:26 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

The speed with which Meridian Energy’s Te Apiti Wind farm is being built shows wind energy is a quick solution for energy generation, says Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority Chief Executive, Heather Staley. More >>

What do a zoo and a paper mill have in common?

Thursday, 1 April 2004, 9:11 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

What do a zoo, a pulp and paper mill and a dairy factory have in common? More >>

Children should walk to school

Tuesday, 23 March 2004, 11:32 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

With more than half of primary school children being driven to school, double the number from ten years ago, it is no surprise child obesity rates have tripled in the same period, says Heather Staley Chief Executive of the Energy Efficiency and ... More >>

Fuel Economy And Environment In The Driver's Seat

Monday, 15 March 2004, 5:17 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

From today New Zealand motorists have access to an affordable car which uses the latest technology to reduce fuel consumption and vehicle emissions. More >>

Energy of leading businesses exposed

Monday, 15 March 2004, 9:39 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

The finalists for the 2004 EnergyWise Awards have been announced, with the line up featuring some of New Zealand's leading businesses. More >>

18 days left for businesses to expose themselves

Monday, 2 February 2004, 3:02 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

New Zealand businesses and community organisations who have demonstrated innovation and brilliant thinking in energy efficiency and renewable energy projects have only 18 days left to ensure they are exposed in the EnergyWise Awards. More >>

More wind power from today

Friday, 19 December 2003, 2:31 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

From 1pm this afternoon a little bit more of New Zealand's electricity is coming from renewable energy with the connection of the first of 55 new wind turbines at TrustPower's Tararua Windfarm. More >>

Consumers can avoid power price hikes

Friday, 17 October 2003, 10:58 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) has responded to reports that electricity retailers say residential prices are likely to keep rising after a number of increases in recent months by saying that consumers can avoid paying ... More >>

Insulated Homes Lead To Improved Health

Friday, 10 October 2003, 5:54 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) has welcomed the preliminary results of a study linking insulated homes to improved health. The results were formally released at a hui in Porirua this afternoon. More >>

Toyota brings the future to New Zealand

Thursday, 9 October 2003, 10:07 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) today joined Toyota in celebrating the arrival of hybrid cars for commercial sale in New Zealand. More >>

3,000 NZ children beat the world to school daily

Wednesday, 8 October 2003, 11:12 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

To mark International Walk to School Day, the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) announced this morning that the number of walking school buses in New Zealand has increased by 230% over the past year. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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