Fact sheets and brochures

Most New Zealand businesses now rely on IT - and it's still the fastest growing area of
business energy use. Computers (including servers and data centres) account for about
15% of the energy used in office buildings. But typically nearly half of the energy used by a
computer is simply wasted as heat.

Download this action sheet for advice on free and low-cost ways to cut the amount of energy used by
workplace equipment and appliances - bringing instant cost savings for your business.

Biodiesel is an attractive transport fuel option that's suitable for businesses running fleets of all sizes. Biodiesel-blended diesel is a similar cost to diesel, partly due to the government grants available to New Zealand biodiesel producers. Find out the facts about using biodiesel, and how your business can benefit by switching to a renewable vehicle fuel.

One of the most effective ways to reduce energy waste and costs, is to harness the power of staff. Daily behaviour at work has a massive impact - for example, around 50% of the energy used in commercial buildings is under the control of the people working in them. Getting staff on board in managing energy isn't just a ‘nice to have', it's essential.

Download this action sheet for information on the benefits of encouraging staff to save energy, valuing their contribution and making it a team effort will help boost morale and productivity.

Download this booklet to view the winners of the 2009 Awards, and information about their entries.