Insulation

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  • Guide to smarter insulation
    Guidelines
    25 March 2009

    As a nation, we are committed to using energy wisely and efficiently. As a New Zealander, you can do your bit to help. Improving the energy efficiency of your house means both lower power bills and a warmer, more comfortable home.

    Much of the energy we use in our homes and buildings is wasted or could be reduced. Produced by the Department of Building and Housing, this guide provides detailed information on initiatives to reduce energy use in new homes and buildings.

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  • New Zealand Standard for Installing Home Insulation
    Guidelines
    1 March 2009

    NZ Standard NZS 4246:2006 - Energy Efficiency - Installing Insulation in Residential Buildings

    This Standard is intended to provide clear and sound guidance to installers of insulation to
    ensure that the design thermal performance and thermal durability of the building element
    is achieved.

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  • List of accepted insulation products
    Guidelines
    30 September 2009

    List of insulation products (ceiling insulation, under floor insulation and electric hot water cylinder wraps) accepted for use under the Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart programme as at 16 March 2010.

    The list is updated on a regular basis - please contact EECA's Technical Team on 0800 358 676 for confirmation that the list posted here is the most recent version prior to making any material decisions in respect of any product and/or the programme.

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  • How to choose a heat pump and use it wisely - guide
    Fact sheets and brochures
    13 August 2009

    Many people think all heat pumps are very energy efficient. But the differences in running costs and performance can vary greatly.

    For more information about choosing and using heat pumps, download this guide.

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  • Get funding towards a warmer, drier, healthier home
    Fact sheets and brochures
    29 September 2009

    This brochure outlines the funding available through Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart. The options of insulation and clean heating systems are described, and a quick-step process is also used to explain how to apply for funding.

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  • Action sheet 1 - Energy saving tips for your home
    Fact sheets and brochures
    1 October 2009

    Being energy efficient in your home is easier than you think.

    With some simple actions and everyday habits you can cut your energy waste and make your home more comfortable and healthy to live in - without compromising your lifestyle.

    Add in some bigger steps, like insulating and choosing efficient appliances, and you'll see an even bigger difference.

    Streamlining your energy use means savings for you and less impact on the environment. Either way you look at it, it's a winner.

    Download this action sheet for energy saving tips for your home.

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  • Action sheet 2: Make your home warmer and healthier
    Fact sheets and brochures
    9 November 2009

    We all want a warm, comfortable home, but many New Zealand houses are difficult and expensive to heat to healthy temperatures.

    Around 35% of the energy used in the average New Zealand household goes on heating your home. If your home doesn't have adequate insulation (like the majority of our homes), a lot of your heat is just wasted.

    Improving your home's ability to keep in the heat and smart use of a clean, efficient heating system will make your home more cost-effective to run and warmer and healthier to live in.

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  • Quality and Audit Manual
    Guidelines
    29 September 2009

    The Quality and Audit Manual sets out requirements, processes and forms to be used by service providers delivering measures under the Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart programme.

    It is availble to download as a Word document or a PDF file.

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  • Home assessment checklist
    Fact sheets and brochures
    29 January 2010

    This checklist will help assist you with a quick home assessment.

    The list identifies steps for you take, so you can assess - the state of your ceiling insulation, how it is looking under the house and your water heating situation.

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  • Create an energy efficient new home or renovation
    Fact sheets and brochures
    29 January 2010

    There's no better time to think about energy efficiency than when you're building or
    renovating. It is when you can go back to the drawing board to really incorporate energy
    efficiency into your design.

    For little or no extra cost, you can create a home that's warmer, more comfortable and more
    cost-effective to run for years to come - and you don't have to compromise on style to do it.

    Designing for energy efficiency also means your home will use less of the world's energy
    resources, so you'll leave a better legacy for generations to come.

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