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Blitz on home heat leaks in Christchurch

Tuesday, 11 February 2003, 4:05 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

With the prospect of another cold Canterbury winter looming, a pilot programme has been launched aiming to help Christchurch residents ensure they face winter with a warm home. More >>

Gas an excellent option for households & business

Monday, 10 February 2003, 2:22 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

Householders and small businesses have no need to worry about publicity regarding future gas supplies, and in fact direct use of gas remains an excellent option going into the future. More >>

Major users to turn torch on energy suppliers

Wednesday, 18 December 2002, 9:12 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

A report released by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) today makes a very compelling case for demand side participation in the New Zealand electricity market. More >>

Tasman To Be An EnergyWise District

Monday, 2 December 2002, 9:29 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

Tasman District Council's Mayor John Hurley today signed a memorandum of understanding with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) to become part of the EnergyWise Councils partnership. More >>

NZ's biggest landlord acts with energy

Wednesday, 27 November 2002, 1:20 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

New Zealand's biggest landlord made a commitment to improving the comfort of homes, and reducing the power bills of its tenants, by signing a relationship protocol with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) today. More >>

Rally leaves trees in its wake

Wednesday, 20 November 2002, 1:50 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

Wellington Mayor Kerry Prendergast, Motor Industry Association Chief Executive Perry Kerr and the Chief Executive of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) Heather Staley donned gumboots in Wellington's CBD this morning to plant a ... More >>

New Hospital Design Gets Clean Bill Of Health

Wednesday, 20 November 2002, 10:01 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

Waitakere's new hospital design has been given a clean bill of health with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) providing a Crown loan for the remaining energy efficiency improvements. More >>

Peugeot takes out the top prize

Friday, 15 November 2002, 10:43 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

The Peugeot 406 HDi of Donn Anderson has taken out the EnergyWise Environment Award for the best demonstration of fuel consumption and low carbon dioxide emissions in a car of truly practical dimensions. The Peugeot achieved an incredible 4.22 l/100km ... More >>

New Zealand's Top Vehicles Named

Friday, 15 November 2002, 10:23 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

Note: a full list of results by vehicle class is available on http://www.energywiserally.org.nz More >>

Rally drivers focused on gas, not grunt

Monday, 11 November 2002, 10:49 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

The flag dropped for the start of the EnergyWise Rally in Auckland this morning with barely an engine rev to be heard. Feather-footing will be the order of the week as some of our top auto aces drive to the speed limit on New Zealand roads in an effort ... More >>

Schools offered help to save energy dollars

Thursday, 31 October 2002, 2:14 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) has revealed huge differences between the amounts that schools pay for their energy, and has offered to help high spenders find savings. More >>

Old Homes Cold Throughout Winter - Study Shows

Thursday, 24 October 2002, 12:51 am | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

Old homes cold throughout winter - study shows A study looking at the health effects of insulating homes has uncovered some interesting statistics in its baseline research. More >>

Energy supply sector enters new era

Thursday, 17 October 2002, 2:22 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

Energy supply sector enters new era The setting of a renewable energy target is the beginning of a new era for energy supply in New Zealand, says Mike Underhill, Chairman of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). More >>

Rally website puts spectators in driver’s seat

Thursday, 10 October 2002, 4:07 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

The official website for the EnergyWise Rally 2002 has now been switched on. www.energywiserally.org.nz provides an explanation of the event in all its detail. More >>

North Shore to be an EnergyWise City

Friday, 27 September 2002, 2:16 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

North Shore City Council's Mayor George Wood today signed a memorandum of understanding with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority to become part of the EnergyWise Councils partnership. More >>

Heat leaks cost householders $1 million every week

Wednesday, 18 September 2002, 2:08 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

Houses leaking heat are costing the country about one million dollars every week and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority is calling on the building industry to review its practices. More >>

Spotlight On New Zealand's Energy Leaders

Tuesday, 3 September 2002, 1:39 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

Heather Staley, Chief Executive of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), today announced the finalists for the 2002 EnergyWise Awards. The EnergyWise Awards recognise leaders in sustainable business practice through energy efficiency ... More >>

Land Rover swaps mud-plugging for fuel-sipping

Friday, 30 August 2002, 3:45 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

The latest car distributor to lodge an entry in the 2002 EnergyWise Rally is Land Rover New Zealand. More >>

Simple Actions To Beat Oil Price Increases

Tuesday, 20 August 2002, 4:17 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) is advising New Zealand motorists to take efficiency measures to avoid getting hit in the pocket by surging oil prices. More >>

EnergyWise Companies save an extra $10.8 million

Wednesday, 7 August 2002, 1:34 pm | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

A group of New Zealand companies saved an extra $10.8 million off their bottom line in the 2000/2001 financial year. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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