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Solar water heating grants

You can reduce water heating costs in your business by investing in solar water heating. You may be eligible for funding to help you make this investment in efficient water heating.

Businesses ranging from florists and bicycle shops have benefited from installing solar water heating.

Who is eligible?

Small businesses wanting to install residential-sized solar systems, can apply for a $1,000 grant through ENERGYWISE™ funding.

How to apply

To apply for a solar water heating grant, visit the ENERGYWISE™ website.

Solar and heat pump water heating industry

Suppliers, manufacturers, importers, and installers of solar water heating systems who wish to get involved in the ENERGYWISE™ grant scheme can find out more on the EECA website.

More information

EECA has assisted a range of solar water heating projects, in order to provide useful information for businesses and organisations in New Zealand to learn from.

Savings depend on local conditions, level of hot water use and proper specification and installation of the solar hot water system.