Finding the right support can make all the difference

Whether your business is new to energy efficiency, making progress, or well on its journey, these organisations, programmes, and resources can help.

Tools and calculators

Sector-specific energy efficiency pathways

With the right planning and tools, your approach to energy can be transformed — leading to cost savings and helping to future-proof your business.

Whether you’re in hospitality, maufacturing, freight or real estate, tap into EECA's free, easy to follow, pathways, with tools and resources tailored for your sector. There are pathways covering over 16 sectors.  

Find an expert

Industry and specialist organisations can offer advice, guidance, training, and consultations.

Business networks

  • Sustainable Business Network

    A non-profit organisation helping businesses become more sustainable with tools, resources, webinars, courses, events and expert advice. They can also help connect you with energy consultants and certifications.

  • Sustainable Business Council

    This organisation helps members achieve their emissions reduction goals and promotes sustainable business practices. They offer reports, guides and other resources.

Green loans for business

Many New Zealand banks offer business loans, often sometimes with discounted interest rates, for sustainable or energy-efficient projects.

Funding might be used for things like:

  • purchasing electric vehicles and smart chargers
  • upgrading to renewable energy, like solar power systems and batteries
  • installing energy-efficient appliances and equipment, like LED lighting or hot water heat pumps
  • improving land and water use, like reforestation and irrigation
  • finding better ways to manage waste, like sorting and treatment facilities.

Professional advice

As with all big financial decisions, it’s good to get professional advice. You’ll also want to have a good look at your specific situation, now and in the future, to weigh up the potential benefits and risks.

Here are some available sustainable business loan options in New Zealand:

ASB business sustainability loans(external link)

ANZ business green loans(external link)

BNZ green business loans(external link)

Kiwibank sustainable business loans(external link)

Westpac sustainable business loans(external link)

Other New Zealand banks or financial institutions may offer sustainable loan options. Chat to your bank to see if they can provide tailored support for your business’s energy-efficient project needs.

  • Government support from EECA

    EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) is the government agency that backs Gen Less. EECA offers co-funding and support to help businesses use energy efficiently and thrive in a clean-energy economy.