An energy efficient home will save you money and help our environment. They are more comfortable to live in, being warmer and drier year round. Which has a major impact on the health of the people who live there.
Becoming energy efficient in your home is simple and there are plenty of ways to start. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority’s (EECA) Energywise website offers lots of advice on energy efficiency plus information on financial assistance.
Marlborough District Council is also providing programmes to assist in creating energy efficient homes.
Heat Smart Programme - Insulation And Clean Heating
Council is participating in the EECA's home insulation and clean heating scheme, by enabling eligible ratepayers with the option to pay off their share of the costs (the proportion of the costs not covered by an EECA grant) through their rates. Read more...
Solar Water Heating
The Marlborough District Council is offering an energy efficiency funding service to ratepayers for an approved solar water heating solution to enable you to reduce your hot water bill. Read more…
Further Information:
- Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA)
The EECA encourages, supports, and promotes energy efficiency, energy conservation, and the use of renewable sources of energy in New Zealand
- Energywise
Being more energy efficient is all about choices. This site is full of
practical information and advice to help you make those choices at home and on the road