Guidelines

The Government wants public sector organisations to play an important leadership role in increasing the use of renewable energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency and inspiring New Zealanders to take personal responsibility for their energy.
Solar water heating is currently uncommon in non-residential buildings and an important part of this programme will be providing information and demonstrating benefits to help organisations and owners of commercial buildings make informed decisions.

Th is booklet outlines why and how schools can reduce energy use and cost. Why schools are considering energy efficiency is summarised in the introduction; how they are going about it is detailed in four case studies.

There are three planning templates and a schedule to assist schools. Those schools that have built energy efficiency into the curriculum have been especially successful in making change to their energy-use practices.