With Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Christmas and Boxing Day on our horizon, we've compiled our top tips for staying conscious, mindful and sustainable while consuming.

Batteries, hybrids, emissions, charging, parking- there’s lots to consider when thinking about buying or using an electric vehicle (EV). Here we answer some frequently asked questions to demystify some common concerns.

Have you ever walked through the city feeling the heat radiate off of the dark asphalt under your feet? The uncomfortable lack of shade making you wish you had brought a water bottle? If so, then you’ve experienced something called the Urban Heat Island effect.

Looking for efficiency gains in your home? Perhaps you’re like Simon who just wanted to address draught issues, but ended up learning how to use his heat pump as well. Either way, a home energy assessment might be the move for you.

It can be daunting to know where to start with making your home healthier. While there’s no one size fits all approach, the following is a handy general guide on where to begin.

From installing a public charger to now installing domestic chargers, we have learned some valuable EV charger lessons that we’re keen to share.

There's plenty of reasons to feel anxious about climate change, but what about the reasons to stay hopeful? Here are three key takeaways for hope and action from the Climate Change & Business Conference.

New Zealand homes are notoriously under-equipped for the winter, and a lot of people struggle to keep their energy costs down over the colder months. Let us help you choose the right size heater or heat pump for your home.

Working with a thin stretched budget and even less energy? Here are some small but mighty lifestyle changes you can make to reduce your footprint while also saving time and money.

How do cost, efficiency and effectiveness relate to one another with electric plug-in heaters? We’re here to explain.

How could Wellington City Council best work with individuals, organisations and communities to create a zero carbon, zero waste future for Wellington that protects and regenerates our environment?

Anna a yo-pro, and her two cats Dino and Suzi live in an adorable 1-bedroom 50 sqm ‘sixties standout’ studio apartment with sweeping views over Wellington City. She booked in for a free Wellington Home Energy Saver assessment to see how she could improve her home. Check out what she did next.

Around 1.2 million New Zealand houses have suspended timber underfloors. Learn how installing a ground vapour barrier kit could help you.

A hygrometer is a small, inexpensive device that measures temperature and the amount of moisture in the air in your home. Use a hygrometer in different rooms and find out where you might need to address dampness issues.

Greenwashing is a marketing ploy companies use to make their products sound more environmentally friendly than they are. Their claims are often exaggerated, misleading and not backed up by evidence. Greenwashing is dangerous, sophisticated and far more common than you think. Learn how you can spot it.

Heaters, heating heat - understanding how heat is transferred will help you choose the right heating for your home.

In this post, we’ll run you through what to look for, what to look out for and (hopefully) we will be able to help you find the best heater for your home.

What makes a good heater? Ultimately, a heater needs to deliver warmth to where you sit or sleep, but there is plenty of science and technology behind how they work that can be confusing.

HomeFit is a home certification process created by the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) with the housing sector to help people understand how healthy their home is and support them to make the necessary changes.

Did you miss our ‘Warm, dry, healthy home - here to help ’ webinar? No worries, here’s an overview of it, including a recording of the webinar + helpful links and supporting information for you to check out at your own leisure.

Want to reduce your home’s carbon footprint? Check out our lastest blog post on how you can retrofit your home using smart architecture.