The results of the most comprehensive study of heat pump use in New Zealand, or elsewhere in the world has recently been released. It evaluated the benefits, costs, and changes in behaviour in households who had a heat pump installed in the government’s Warmer Kiwi Homes (WKH) low-income heating and insulation installation subsidy programme.
Read MoreIt 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.
Read MoreHow do cost, efficiency and effectiveness relate to one another with electric plug-in heaters? We’re here to explain.
Read MoreHeaters, 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.
Read MoreHomeFit 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.
Read MoreNew Funding Available! As a partner of the Warmer Kiwi Homes programme, we can now offer you up to 100% off the cost of your insulation. Eligibility criteria applies, check out this post to find out more.
Read MoreAs a partner of the Warmer Kiwi Homes programme, we can help you save up to $3,000 on a heat pump. Check out this post to see if you are eligible.
Read MoreDid 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.
Read MoreDid you miss our ‘Warm, dry, healthy home’ 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.
Read MoreWant to reduce your home’s carbon footprint? Check out our lastest blog post on how you can retrofit your home using smart architecture.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreThe new Healthy Homes Standards for rentals now includes insulation, heating and ventilation. We work closely with landlords, property managers and tenants, so have put together this information to break down the changes.
Read MoreWhether you rent, flat, or own your own house, there are lots of ways you can make your home more efficient, healthier, and cheaper to run. Efficient resource use is good for you, good for your wallet, and great for the planet.
Read MoreNew 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.
Read MoreHere are some top tips to overcome common home insulation problems, based on our 15 years expertise creating warm, healthy homes.
Read MoreThe Healthy Homes Guarantee Act has been law since December last year, and the finer details will be decided soon. Sustainability Trust Chief Executive Philip Squire talks about what the new regulations could mean for both landlords and tenants.
Read MoreHeating is confusing. Heaters and heat pumps come in different sizes, have different functions, and have different heat outputs. Let our inhouse home energy expert translate what the do.
Read MoreHeat pump? Put a jumper on! Insulation? Nah, too expensive. Subsidies? Yeah nah probably not eligible. Cassia on some of those winter myths...
Read MoreWhat 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.
Read MoreUnflued gas heaters seem a cheap, convenient way to get direct and controllable heat. But the moisture and toxins that pump into our living environments are polluting and bad for our health.
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