Energy use in your home
Being wise about your energy use will improve your quality of life by having a warmer, drier home.
Make your home more energy efficient and:
- reduce your energy usage on heating, hot water, appliances
- save on household power bills
- enjoy a warmer, drier, healthier environment
- reduce New Zealand’s demand on fossil fuels.
Getting started
Use the information provided in this section to help you make your home energy efficient. Each topic provides a brief discussion and simple solutions so you can take action.
The first step towards getting the benefits from an energy efficient home is to understand how you use energy at home. Find out what you spend your money in the section Your energy spend.
Identify the problem
Whatever our income group, common problems face many of us when we’re trying to improve the warmth and comfort of our homes. Read more in section About our homes.
Take action
Work your way though the following topics:
- A significant number of homes are poorly insulated. Find out how you can make your home easier and cheaper to heat in the section on Insulation.
- You can also make significant savings to your power bill by finding out the best options for Home heating and Hot water heating and when buying Appliances.
- Try our online energy Calculator – you will be surprised by just how much you can save. Use the online tools to make your own online action plan.
- Get expert advice about the best options for making energy efficiency improvements. Find out how in the section on getting your own home energy rating assessment.