Clean energy is better for our climate, your wellbeing, and your pocket.
Where will you take action?
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Everyday life
Make little choices every day that have a big impact, like choosing where you shop, what you wear, what you eat, and what you say.
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At home
Get your home set up to save emissions and dollars on heating, water, appliances, insulation, and lighting.
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On the move
Check out these lower emissions transport options and pick what suits you - or switch it up one trip at a time.
Learn more about energy and climate change
In New Zealand, our energy use makes up almost 40% of our greenhouse gas emissions. Those emissions are created when we burn fossil fuels – driving a petrol car or diesel truck, travelling by plane, burning gas for manufacturing or burning coal to create electricity.
Our opportunity is to contribute to a better future by choosing to live more, with less energy.
Choose clean energy
Powering your home with efficient, electric appliances can save you in energy costs – and slash your carbon footprint.
An all-electric household produces 85% less greenhouse gas emissions than a mixed-fuel household, with the largest impact coming from electric vehicles.
We've done the math and the numbers show that choosing the most efficient electric options makes sense financially – both in terms of monthly running costs and overall lifetime costs.
Discover how your household might stand to benefit from going electric.
Ways to get started
Changes you can make for free
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Park the car
Driving less is one of the most impactful things you can do to bring down your carbon footprint – and there are so many ways to do it.
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Calculate your footprint
The average Kiwi's carbon footprint is around 8.6 tonnes a year. Measure your footprint to find out how you’re doing, and what you could do better.
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Eat a low carbon diet
Reducing food waste, eating more vegetables and growing your own are all ways to cut down on the energy-related emissions of food production.
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Get smart with your home energy use
Making small changes can have a big impact on your energy use and power bill. Get tips on getting the most out of your hot water, heating and other energy-using appliances.
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Reduce your digital footprint
Smartphones, streaming services, data centres and networks all use energy and non-renewable resources, generating a lot of emissions.
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Speak up
Sharing your climate actions with others feels good, and it's one of the most important things you can do for climate change.
Changes that cost a bit
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Switch to LED lights
LEDs use up to 85% less electricity and can last 15 times longer. They cost a bit more upfront but the long-term savings are worth it.
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Offset your emissions
At less than $5 to offset a domestic flight, you can help fund projects that remove emissions from the atmosphere or prevent them in first place.
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Choose efficient appliances
An appliance with more stars on the Energy Rating Label is more energy efficient, saving money on your running costs.
Big changes worth investing in
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Buy or build low emissions
An environmentally-friendly approach to design and build can result in a beautiful home that’s easy to keep warm and healthy.
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Insulate your home
Insulation is your best step towards a warmer, drier home that uses less energy to heat.
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Invest in rooftop solar
Rooftop solar is a clean, low cost energy source available to New Zealand homes.