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Energy efficient, competitive and low carbon businesses. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) is working to make New Zealand a better place to live - economically, environmentally and socially – through the better use of energy.
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Laundering up a clean, green storm
Rotorua laundry is helping the planet by harnessing the power of storms for its washing.
Turning waste into electricity
A win for the environment as major tourist attraction reduces methane gas emissions.
How businesses waste money
Experts offer tips to save large amounts of money by reducing energy wastage.
Kiwi ingenuity in energy awards
Winners of the 2018 EECA Business Awards are world leaders in energy saving.
NZ's chance for a better future
Businesses must navigate financial and environmental paths to a low-carbon future.
How sawdust is worth $500,000
Timber mill uses wood waste to flip $1m loss into $500,000 profit.
Warming up for climate fight
Southland rest home cuts greenhouse gas emissions with new wood-burning energy system.
Silver bullet for climate change
Moves by major supermarket chain help slash its carbon footprint.
How to save $1.7 million – easily
Landmark effort to replace coal as an energy source shows way ahead for many businesses.
New funding for anti-emissions
Scheme to take the heat out of environmental change hotting up.
Saving the planet profitable pursuit
Big savings for businesses cutting climate change emissions & energy use.
Many lights make hands work
University demonstrates how to slash energy costs just by changing light bulbs.
Using ozone for laundry a gas
Rotorua laundry leads the way in ozone cleaning to save money and help the environment.
Polytech saving $1m in energy costs
Students become 'energy detectives', helping to solve the mysteries of energy management.
Meadows energy savings grow like Mushrooms
Energy savings are not only good for the planet but the bank balance.
Warm building kind to environment
University campus saving 80 households worth of power.