Funding for insulation and clean, efficient heating.
You can get ENERGYWISE™ funding to help insulate your house, and install clean and efficient heating under the government’s Warm up New Zealand: Heat Smart programme.
Who is eligible? Homeowners with houses built before 2000 are eligible.
Funding can be used to install:
- Ceiling and underfloor insulation, up to a required standard
(* please note you need to get both ceiling and underfloor insulation done, if at all possible, to qualify for funding). - A clean, efficient heating device in the primary living space, if the primary living space does not already have a heating device that meets current standards.
* You are only eligible for funding for the installation of clean heating if your insulation first meets standards. - The following energy efficiency measures where necessary: a hot water cylinder wrap, pipe lagging, draught-stopping, and a ground moisture barrier
What funding will be available? The government provides funding to the levels outlined below.
| Insulation | Clean heating | |
| All eligible houses | 33% of the total cost up to $1300 (incl GST) |
$500 (incl GST) |
| Homeowners who hold Community Services Cards |
60% of the total cost* | $1200 (inclGST) |
| Landlords with tenants who hold Community Services Cards |
60% of the total cost | $500 (incl GST) |
* In some regions, the total funding given to Community Services Card holders may be higher, where third party funding from charities, lines companies or councils is provided. Ask your provider what they offer.
For more information 
for a customer enquiry form
Or download, fill out and fax or mail in the following PDF form
More information can be obtained from the websites below:
- The Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart programme (EECA site)
- Is your insulation adequate?
- NZ Standard on installing insulation in residential buildings NZS 4246
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