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Suppliers and partners

There are many professionals who can provide practical help with energy efficiency, energy-saving technology and/or renewable energy. EECA also works with some industry associations to develop energy management programmes for specific sectors. Find out about the support available below, including organisations that can provide referrals or direct advice.

Find help with:

Energy efficiency

Fuel efficiency

Renewable energy

Advice for specific industries

Energy efficiency

arrow icon Building design and construction

Green Star NZ accredited professionals are trained to advise on energy efficient building design and construction. The New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) maintains a directory of accredited professionals, including architects, engineers and project managers.

arrow iconEcoSmart electricians

EcoSmart electricians are trained in energy efficient products, technology and installation. You can find an EcoSmart electrician near you through the Electrical Contractors Association of New Zealand (ECANZ).

arrow iconEnergy auditors

An energy audit will identify areas of energy waste in your business and recommend the most cost-effective measures to save energy. You can find an accredited energy auditor through the Energy Management Association of New Zealand (EMANZ).

arrow iconRefrigeration, heating and air conditioning

Contact the Institute of Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning Engineers (IRHACE) to find an accredited engineer near you who can advise on energy efficient refrigeration, heating and air conditioning.

arrow iconSustainable business advice

Sustainable Business Network (SBN) members can access the Ask an Expert AdviceLine to improve sustainability performance in all areas, including energy use

If you can't find the support or advice you need about energy efficiency in your business, please email us at business@eeca.govt.nz

arrow iconENERGY STAR® manufacturers, retailers and service providers

For information regarding ENERGY STAR® partners, visit our directory:

arrow iconInsulation and clean heating installers

Contact a Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart insulation and clean heating providers to help warm up your home

Fuel efficiency

arrow iconChoosing light vehicles

Visit the RightCar website to compare vehicles' safety and fuel efficiency

The Sustainable Business Network's Greenfleet programme offers a range of resources including a procurement tool

arrow iconChoosing heavy vehicles

The New Zealand Transport Agency provides a guide to selecting fuel efficient heavy vehicles

arrow iconDriver education and training

From mid 2010, the Ministry of Transport will provide the SAFED NZ programme for truck and bus drivers, covering safe and fuel-efficient driving. Email safed@transport.govt.nz for more information

The Fuelsaver website has practical advice on fuel-efficient driver behaviour

arrow iconWorkplace travel planning

The New Zealand Transport Agency provides guidance on workplace travel planning

arrow iconBiofuel retailers

Visit our directory for listings of biofuel retailers

Renewable energy

arrow iconBioenergy

The Bioenergy Knowledge Centre can provide general information about bioenergy or answer specific questions relating to your business or organisation. Call them on 0800 0800 BIOENERGY (0800 246 363).

The Bioenergy Association of NZ (BANZ) can provide you with a list of bioenergy professionals in New Zealand.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has statistics, publications and research on bioenergy use.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF) provide information about New Zealand’s greenhouse gas footprinting programme.

Scion have research and information about bioenergy in New Zealand.

arrow iconBiofuels

Visit our directory for listings of  biofuel retailers 

arrow iconSmall scale sustainable electricity

The Sustainable Electricity Association New Zealand (SEANZ) maintains a business directory of specialists who can assist with design and installation of small-scale renewable energy projects - including solar, wind and hydro.

arrow iconSolar water heating

Accredited solar suppliers and accredited solar installers are trained by the Solar Industries Association (SIA). You can find other professionals involved in renewable energy hot water systems through the New Zealand Hot Water Association (NZHWA).

arrow iconWind energy

To find experts in wind energy installation or consulting, view the New Zealand Wind Energy Association's member directory. The site includes a wind energy calculator and fact sheets.

If you need more specific advice on renewable energy options, please email us at business@eeca.govt.nz

arrow iconWood energy

The Forest Industries Development Agenda website has information about potential funding for wood energy projects in New Zealand.

The Foundation for Research, Science and Technology (FRST) may be able to provide funding for the development of cogeneration plants. 

The New Zealand Wood website provides information about New Zealand-grown wood and its uses.

The Short Rotation Crops website provides information about energy crops.

Advice for specific industries

arrow iconAggregates and quarries

The Aggregate and Quarry Association of New Zealand has developed a best practice energy programme for the industry including discounted audits and training.

arrow iconBuilding and Construction

The Department of Building and Housing provides updates on the new energy efficiency requirements for building work.

arrow iconPlastics

Plastics New Zealand has developed a best practice energy programme in collaboration with EECA for businesses involved in the plastics industry. The programme includes audits, mentoring and training, find out more about the plastics energy efficiency programme.

arrow iconWood

See the Renewable Energy/Wood energy section on this page for organisations which can provide information on renewable energy options for businesses involved in forest harvesting and wood processing.

arrow iconSeafood industry

The New Zealand Seafood Industry Council has partnered with EECA to improve energy efficiency in the seafood industry. The result is a best practice programme which includes monitoring, improving fishing gear and sharing information.

arrow iconTourism and hospitality

The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) has developed the Tourism Energy Efficiency Programme in partnership with EECA. The programme includes audits, mentoring and assistance with energy efficiency.

The Ministry of Tourism publishes sustainable business guides for the sector.

If you are an industry association and want to work with EECA on energy efficiency, or have energy management resources you would like to promote, please email us at business@eeca.govt.nz