Energy audits

Co-funding is available for up to 40% of the cost of an energy audit (up to a maximum of $20,000). Eligible sites can get funding towards a detailed site audit or a system-focused investment-level audit – select the scope that suits your needs.

Audit providers are members of Carbon and Energy Professionals New Zealand (CEP). They work to standards approved by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA).

Carbon and Energy Professionals New Zealand (CEP)(external link)

Types of energy audits

Detailed energy audit (Type 2)

A detailed analysis of energy performance to quantify the full range of opportunities. It involves a comprehensive review and analysis of equipment systems, and operational characteristics of the whole facility, and makes quantified energy savings recommendations.

Precision energy audit (Type 3)

A detailed audit of specific subsystems, with additional data gathering and measurement to provide a higher level. They’re normally undertaken to support business cases for capital intensive upgrades that require more certainty around implementation costs and savings outcomes. Systems most suitable for a type 3 audit include compressed air, pump, fan and refrigeration systems.

More about energy audits(external link)

Public organisations or private sector businesses that spend more than $150,000 a year on stationary energy and have:

• 150 kW or more of capacity in electric motorised systems
• 1.5 MW or more of capacity in heat plant (boiler or oven) systems.

The programme is run by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). If you have an EECA Account Manager, discuss your requirements with them.

Otherwise use our Programme Partner Directory to contact an approved provider directly. They will advise you on the best type of energy audit and help you apply for co-funding.

Programme Partner Directory(external link)