By reducing their electricity needs and installing two small wind turbines, owners of this Canterbury tourist lodge have eliminated their power bill - and they're getting paid for the excess electricity they generate.
The EECA Business website is designed to give hands-on practical advice and information to help companies of all types and sizes improve their energy use. Here's how to get the most out of it.
A great example of a home built with energy performance in mind is the 'Little Greenie' in Golden Bay.
Little Greenie, designed and built by Lawrence McIntyre, is the highest rated energy efficient house in the country (9/10 stars) and provides exceptional levels of comfort with heating bills of less than $70 per year.