As part of New Zealand’s efforts to reach our net zero carbon emissions target by 2050, the government is prioritising assisting businesses to improve energy efficiency and achieve emission reductions.
This is a high level overview of some of the programmes managed by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). We recommend checking out EECA’s website for more detail.
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Opportunity to apply for co-funding
Energy Transition Accelerator (ETA): See here.
An ETA Opportunities Assessment is undertaken for large energy users (such as industry, hospitals, universities and councils) to help identify technically and economically viable decisions, investment opportunities, and initiatives aligned to your strategic and asset management plans for a long-term pathway to emissions reductions. You must be willing to commit publicly to carbon reduction targets.
Co-funding is available of 40% (up to $35,000) of the cost of this Assessment, completed by a suitably qualified provider chosen by your business from EECA’s ETA Programme Partner panel.
Reducing transport emissions: See here.
EECA welcomes enquiries about co-funding opportunities.
Resources to assist businesses reduce energy use and emissions
Support for Business Sectors to develop Sector Decarbonisation Pathways: See here.
EECA suggests five steps to decarbonisation for businesses. An energy efficiency first approach is taken — that is, helping businesses understand how to use existing equipment and processes as efficiently as possible to reduce overall energy use and cost. This flows on to emissions and makes fuel switching possible and cheaper later.
Are you in the covered cropping sector?
EECA collaborated with Tomatoes New Zealand and Vegetables New Zealand to create a decarbonisation pathway for businesses in this sector. See here.
Are you in the Brewing sector?
EECA worked with the Brewing Guild to develop the Brewing Decarbonisation Pathway – tools and resources are available to those that sign up to the Pathway. See here.
A range of information is available to assist businesses reduce their energy consumption and carbon emissions.