Homeowner information

Using less energy

When you use less energy in your heating, lighting, appliances and water heating, you’ll save on energy bills (electricity, gas, wood, pellets).

Using less energyDownload
Photovoltaic systemsDownload
Solar assessment checklistDownload

Appliances

Saving energy with appliancesDownload
Appliances chew up energy in the Waitakere NOW HomeDownload

Water heating

Saving with hot waterDownload
Choosing between heat pump and solar hot water systemsDownload
Heat pump hot water systemsDownload
Solar hot water systemsDownload
Achieving good solar water heater performanceDownload

Lighting

Energy efficient lightingDownload
Lighting design in the Waitakere and Rotorua NOW HomesDownload

Case studies

Saving energy in the Waitakere NOW HomeDownload
Warmth and energy savings in PapakowhaiDownload
Low energy and affordable: the HomeSmart HomeDownload

These info sheets consider opportunities to improve your home during disaster repair; the principles are the same for any house.

Build Back Smarter: DownlightsDownload
Build Back Smarter: Heat pumpsDownload