When Welly summer cranks up the heat, it’s tempting to blast the airconditioning. But what if you could keep your home cool without that shocking power bill? Ensuring you’re an environmental warrior AND have the coolest home (both metaphorically and literally) in town can be done, which is why we’ve come up with 10 easy ways to stay chill this summer without breaking the bank.
Read MoreDo you live in a house with significant mould or dampness? You’re not alone (sadly). A recent report from MBIE has found that as many as 110,000 households can’t afford to adequately heat their homes. Our CEO Georgie Ferrari dives into the report and tells you what Sustainability Trust is doing to turn this terrible statistic around.
Read MoreDid you know if you’ve got a mortgage with one of the major banks in New Zealand - chances are you can access a low or no interest loan to make sustainable improvements to your home? Read our latest blog, written by our very own CE to learn more about which banks have started offering low or no-interest loans to encourage the uptake of sustainable home improvements.
Read MoreThe 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 MoreInsulation is one of the most cost-effective ways to boost the thermal performance of your home. But, if you've had insulation installed 10 years ago or more, it could be time for an upgrade.
Read MoreBatteries, 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.
Read MoreHow do cost, efficiency and effectiveness relate to one another with electric plug-in heaters? We’re here to explain.
Read MoreWe are committed to keeping our customers informed and up-to-date with developments as they affect our services to you. This is our update at Monday, 24 January.
Read MoreAnna 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.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever wanted to improve the overall energy efficiency of your home, who are you going to call? Not Ghostbusters. You’d call us and book in with a Wellington Home Energy Saver. This highly qualified, easy-on-the-eye, team of epic assessors have got you covered. They’re fantastic and you’re going to love them.
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 MoreLooking 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 free home energy assessment might be the move for you.
Read MoreBetter, cleaner, fairer, locally produced and community connected energy is the future. Our Energy is an online platform that makes it easier for you to buy, sell, share and keep energy local. Check out how it works and how you can join.
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 MorePassionate about the world we live in, we have written to government ministers to encourage them to invest in solutions that create better housing and a low carbon, climate-resilient and inclusive economy for everyone
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 MoreWe’ve been in the business of warming up kiwi homes for more than 15 years. So not only are we trustworthy, but we are also reliable. Here are our top ten tips for a healthy home.
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