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Welcome to the latest edition of EECA Business News and our first update for 2016. |
How we work with businessAt EECA BUSINESS™ we work with diverse businesses all over New Zealand to overcome energy management challenges. We have supported thousands of energy audits, feasibility studies and workshops to identify energy saving opportunities. See what we do, and how we can help your business save on energy costs, in this short video. |
Judges deliberate over EECA AwardsWith over 100 entries, judges of the 2016 EECA Awards have their work cut out for them. The biannual awards celebrate excellence and innovation in energy efficiency or renewable energy. See information on the EECA Awards
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Energy targets on the cards to tackle climate changeRecently the Minister of Energy and Resources announced that new energy targets will be developed. Read EECA Chief Executive Mike Underhill’s opinion piece on the announcement.
Calling all innovatorsDo you have a new or under-utilised energy saving technology or a process improvement that could benefit your industry sector? EECA BUSINESS could help fund the cost of demonstrating its potential. The latest funding round of our Technology Demonstration Programme is open until 8 April, providing funding towards the cost of demonstrating energy saving or renewable energy technology Find out more about Technology Demonstration Projects.
Milk vat insulation tool is the new coolAlmost 1,000 dairy farmers have taken advantage of EECA’s new online milk vat insulation tool since its launch at the beginning of March. The tool allows farmers to calculate how insulating their milk vat can help them save on energy costs. For many, vat insulation is a no-brainer. New milk chilling regulations, being phased in from August, will see many farmers having to upgrade their refrigeration systems. In some cases implementing measures such as vat insulation at a cost of between $1,850 and $3,750 may avoid the cost of installing additional cooling capacity at around $30,000. 
EECA joins with Watercare in world-first energy projectEECA BUSINESS is aiding Auckland water and wastewater provider Watercare in its ambitious target to make its two major wastewater treatment plants electricity neutral by 2025. Watercare plans to run its Rosedale and Mangere plants entirely on biogas, and if successful it will be a world-first for a plant of its size. Read more about Watercare. Crown loans now availableCrown loans are interest-free loans to fund energy efficiency and renewable energy projects for publicly-funded organisations including schools, hospitals, local councils and government departments. The latest Crown Loans funding round closes on 29 April.
New course uses real data to deliver real energy savingsBusinesses wanting to reduce their energy bills will be able to use their own energy data at a new course being offered for the first time in June. The EnergyManager Professional course has been developed by EMANZ in consultation with business and energy specialists, and breaks new ground by providing training as well as practical outcomes. Aimed at the commercial property, industrial and manufacturing sectors, the course was funded by EECA, which is working towards making the qualification a requirement of registration as an EECA programme partner. Applications for the course are open. Events coming up4-5 May, Auckland. FMANZ’s annual flagship event, the FM Summit 2016 - a two day instant fix on facilities management. Registrations are open. 17-18 May, Auckland. EMANZ Energy Management conference (timing coincides with the EECA Awards). Reserve your place. 17 May, Entries close for the Deloitte Energy Excellence Awards - share your story of excellence and achievement.
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