Tourism
The environment is one of New Zealand's key tourism products - it is one of the main reasons international visitors come here and also is an important factor in domestic travel. The tousism industry works hard to protect the environment and energy efficiency is part of that.
Tourism businesses will also be more efficient, productive and competitive if they are getting the most out of their energy spend.
This programme provides practical assistance for tourism businesses in the accommodation and transport sectors to:
- improve environmental performance
- improve energy efficiency
- reduce costs.
The programme gives TIA members the opportunity to identify potential dollar and energy savings for each participating business. The businesses also receive mentoring and assistance in implementing energy saving opportunities.
Energy efficiency in the Tourism Industry in Action
Find out about tourism operators have improved their energy efficiency and reduced their operating costs:
- The Lazy Shag hostel installed a multi-oil clean burn boiler to supply the hostel's hot water slashing its hot water electricity bill by 92%. It burns used cooking oil from local restaurants. Read the Lazy Shag case study.
- Titoki Healing Centre installed a 50KW wood pellet-fired boiler to heat the 30 bed facility. Read the Titoki Healing Centre case study.
- Glazebrook Lodge installed a hydro generator to power the luxury lodge. Read the Glazebrook Lodge case study.
- Taurikura Lodge installed two wind turbines to power their lodge - and they are getting paid for the excess electricity they generate. Read the Taurikura Lodge case study.
More information
Find out more about the Tourism Energy Efficiency Programme on the TIA website, including case studies on tourism operators from throughout the country.
To find out more about this programme, contact us on 0800 358 676 or email us.
