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The energy used in our homes, our workplaces and businesses continues to assume more and more importance as New Zealand’s energy sources are stretched to meet demand. What we can save has financial and social importance.

Energywise: Energy conservation advice – find out how you can save energy in your home, your car and in your neighbourhood. Learn about renewable energy and find up to date information about energy conservation initiatives in New Zealand. From the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Agency – EECA
Energy & Resources: The Ministry of Economic Development develops and implements policy for the electricity sector, in particular relating to the regulatory framework and governance and monitors market performance, including competition issues and electricity prices.
Emprove: Energy conservation advice for New Zealand businesses. From the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Agency – EECA
National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy: Government strategy to promote energy efficiency, energy conservation and the use of renewable sources of energy. It includes measures to reduce electricity demand, address energy use in transport, buildings and industry, and promote greater consideration of sustainable energy in the development of land, settlements and energy production.

Energy News

Energy Portfolio: Press releases and speeches from the government.

Energy Resources in New Zealand

Crown Minerals: Crown Minerals manages the New Zealand Government's oil, gas, minerals and coal resources, known as the Crown Mineral Estate.
New Zealand Wind Energy Association: Advocates for the role of wind generated electricity as a source of power in New Zealand.
Reservoirs and Dams in New Zealand: From Wikipedia.
Sustainable Energy Strategy for Christchurch 2008 – 2018: On 27 September 2007, the Christchurch City Council adopted its Sustainable Energy Strategy for Christchurch 2008 – 2018. The Strategy is the first comprehensive energy action plan to be adopted by a local authority in New Zealand.

What You Can Do

Energy Efficiency Show Home: A 40-year old house purchased by the Christchurch City Council to show what can be done economically to improve the space heating of a typical house of that age.
ECAN Energy: From Environment Canterbury: includes information about the Clean Heat Project.
Community Energy Action: A charitable trust that assists low income households in Christchurch to make their homes warmer, drier and more energy efficient. Site includes an excellent page weighing the pros and cons of various forms of heating and looking at the running costs of a range of appliances.
Energy Conservation in Canterbury: A comprehensive listing of links to energy conservation businesses, organisations and information in the region. From localeye - Your online guide to Christchurch and Canterbury.
Home Energy Check: Do-it-yourself assessment of the energy efficiency of your home.
Meridian: Power saving tips for home and business from Meridian Energy.
Saving Energy: Useful information about saving energy around your home. From the Consumers Institute.
Solar Industries Association: Information on solar technology for the home.
Sustainable Households: Sustainable Living programme developed by a partnership of local councils across New Zealand. Information on reducing your impact on the planet, having a healthier lifestyle and saving money (e.g. on power bills, shopping, gardening and motoring).