Every day, we face hundreds of decisions about how we use energy. Energy is everywhere, and in everything we do. From running the dishwasher to driving a car, everything is made possible with energy.
The daily choices we make are opportunities to be more conscious about our energy, and a chance to use less of it.
This website explores the many ways you can do just that. But the most important thing to remember is this: using less energy gives you more. More connections. More fun. More life.
Why use less energy?
Energy costs money. The less energy you use, the more you save. If energy is created with fossil fuels, it creates greenhouse gas emissions that are harmful to our climate.
One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to save energy is to make energy-efficient choices. You can use less energy to perform the same task, with the help of efficient technologies. For example, an efficient LED light bulb still lights up the room – but it uses less energy to do so.
Who's behind Gen Less?
Gen Less is supported by EECA (the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority). It’s a government agency dedicated to mobilising New Zealanders to be world leaders in clean and clever energy use. You can learn more about what we do and why on our website.