EECA

What we're doing to create change

• Targeted investment across the energy system

  When there are significant, evidenced market barriers to adopting clean energy and clever technologies, we use our expertise to target investment through co-funding mechanisms.

  Co-funding and support

• Education and information for New Zealanders

  We provide education and information to New Zealanders and businesses – resulting in cost savings, resilience, and emissions reduction.

  Engage hearts and minds

• Regulation of products and technologies

  We set standards and use regulations to ensure access to the best performing products and technologies. We provide evidence and insights to government to help develop energy-related policies.

  Regulations

• Widespread use of smart EV chargers could save billions on grid infrastructure

  Modelling by EECA (the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) shows widespread use of “smart” and energy-efficient EV chargers could save the country $4 billion by 2050.

  28 Mar 2024

• Applications open for funding for clean off-road vehicles and technology projects

  Applications for the latest round of the Low Emission Transport Fund (LETF) open from March 1.

  1 Mar 2024

• Report highlights economic potential of local biomass as a source of renewable energy in Northland

  Northland’s unused wood residue could be transformed into commercial biofuel with demand set to grow as the region makes the switch to clean energy.

  1 Mar 2024

  • Decarbonisation
  • Process heat

• EECA consults on proposed energy levies for 2024-25

  EECA (the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) is seeking feedback on its proposed energy levy funding request for the 2024/25 year.

  8 Jan 2024

  • Consultation
  • EECA Corporate