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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.

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.

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.

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.