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New Zealand children to beat the world to school
Friday, 3 October 2003, 1:17 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
Footpaths will be invaded with feet on Wednesday 8 October as New Zealand children become the first in the world to mark International Walk to School Day. Some three million children worldwide will walk to school on Wednesday to celebrate the many ... More >>
Ethanol-blended petrol one step closer to sale
Monday, 8 September 2003, 10:55 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) says the Government's decision not to apply excise tax to ethanol which will be blended into petrol removes the last potential barrier to the sale of ethanol-blended petrol in New Zealand. More >>
Hutt Mana Energy Trust makes EnergyWise investment
Monday, 8 September 2003, 10:05 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) has welcomed the decision by the Hutt Mana Energy Trust to keep some money aside to invest in community energy efficiency projects. More >>
Green light for ethanol-blended petrol
Tuesday, 26 August 2003, 2:41 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
New Zealand has entered an exciting new era in renewable energy and transport fuels with the granting of approval to blend petrol with ethanol. This is an important step towards reducing net carbon dioxide emissions from the use of transport fuels, ... More >>
Contact Energy walking the talk
Monday, 25 August 2003, 10:40 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
Contact Energy is walking the talk on energy efficiency with their commitment recognised at a function in Wellington this morning. More >>
50,000 Businesses To Be Better Off
Monday, 11 August 2003, 12:33 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
More than 50,000 businesses are being given the opportunity to be 'better off' and save thousands of dollars a year by cutting back on wasted electricity use. More >>
More information for consumers in the pipeline
Wednesday, 6 August 2003, 3:08 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
Appliance and equipment manufacturers and importers may soon be required to label more products with energy efficiency ratings under proposals from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). More >>
Mayors tread lightly on Queenstown environment
Monday, 28 July 2003, 8:38 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
Mayors, councillors and delegates have helped minimise the impact of the Local Government Conference on the Queenstown environment by Ridesharing from the airport to their hotels today. More >>
Power savings could become a positive habit
Thursday, 19 June 2003, 10:56 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) says that even though the Target 10% ads have stopped, consumers should keep up some of the simple habits that have led to power savings. More >>
Every cloud has an insulated lining
Thursday, 5 June 2003, 9:21 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
The phenomenal rise in insulation sales this winter shows that every cloud has a silver or in this case, insulated, lining says Heather Staley Chief Executive of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). More >>
Meridian riding high on energy saddle
Thursday, 8 May 2003, 1:21 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) has welcomed Meridian Energy's proposal for the Te Apiti wind farm on the north side of the Manawatu Gorge, beside Saddle Road, as terrific news. More >>
Virtual generator sitting idle
Thursday, 8 May 2003, 12:40 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
A report released today by Heather Staley Chief Executive of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), demonstrates the capability of metering technology as a key component of a demand side management system which could act as a 'virtual ... More >>
Mercury Energy first out of the blocks
Tuesday, 6 May 2003, 5:44 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
Heather Staley Chief Executive of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) has congratulated Mercury Energy for their 'Beat Your Bill' customer incentive scheme. More >>
Call for electricity savings
Monday, 14 April 2003, 2:14 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
Heather Staley Chief Executive of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) has asked the public sector to lead the way in making electricity savings this winter. More >>
Companies invited to pick up phone
Monday, 14 April 2003, 1:19 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
Heather Staley Chief Executive of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) has called on companies concerned about the impact of high power prices on their business to take proactive action by ringing EECA for help. More >>
Save costs through Energy Management Programmes
Friday, 11 April 2003, 11:16 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
An Energy Management Programme capable of delivering energy cost savings of up to 30%* for businesses, has been launched by Heather Staley, Chief Executive of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). More >>
Energy savvy Corrections to cut bill by $1 million
Tuesday, 8 April 2003, 3:44 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
The Department of Corrections' commitment to energy management became official today, with the ceremonial cutting of an energy bill at the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). More >>
Greater Wellington leading the way
Thursday, 20 March 2003, 9:48 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) has applauded Greater Wellington, the Wellington Regional Council, for being the first regional council to seriously investigate using its land for a wind farm. More >>
NZ appliance retailers tops down under
Friday, 28 February 2003, 12:58 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
Since May last year New Zealand's appliance retailers have made a huge improvement in displaying information on energy consumption of whiteware, required by law in New Zealand, and are now doing better than their Australian counterparts. More >>
Save money, save time, bike to work!
Wednesday, 19 February 2003, 1:40 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
If just ten percent of New Zealanders who currently drive to work cycled instead it would save around $55 million in petrol and reduce vehicle emissions. Commuters who cycle instead of driving also save money on parking, avoid the frustration of ... More >>
