4 June, 2008
Chill your power bill
Chill your power bill by getting rid of your old, inefficient fridge and looking for the ENERGY STAR® mark to find the most efficient new one.
Read full release >>Ms Jeanette Fitzsimons
2 April, 2008
Biofuels and electric vehicles
Government Spokesperson for Energy Efficiency speaks at the Biofuels and Electric Vehicle conference
Read full speech >>12 March, 2008
South Waikato DC encourages solar water heating
Government Spokesperson on Energy Efficiency and Conservation, Jeanette Fitzsimons, today congratulated South Waikato District Council for its initiative to encourage solar water heating by waiving building consent fees.
Read full release >>29 February, 2008
Carterton council encourages solar water heating
Carterton District Council has been for its initiative to encourage solar water heating by waiving building consent fees.
Read full release >>15 January, 2008
New figures show NZers’ love of solar growing
The solar industry is experiencing a resurgence following the launch of the Government’s solar water-heating programme.
Read full release >>17 December, 2007
Home Energy Rating helps home owners make smarter choices
New Zealand home owners can now get independent, tailored information on how they can live in warmer, healthier homes that cost less to run.
Read full release >>16 November, 2007
Hamilton City Council encourages solar water heating
Government Spokesperson on Energy Efficiency and Conservation, Jeanette Fitzsimons, visits Hamilton City Council to congratulate them on their initiative to encourage solar water heating by waiving building consent fees.
Read full release >>2 November, 2007
Bright ideas fund for energy efficient hot water
An Innovation Fund to encourage smart innovations that will lead to the uptake of solar water heating and heat pump water heating technologies was launched today by Jeanette Fitzsimmons, Government Spokesperson on Energy Efficiency and Conservation.
Read full release >>12 October, 2007
Time landlords left the Victorian era behind - Fitzsimons
Jeanette Fitzsimon's response to Paul Kinley of the Canterbury Property Investors Association
Read full release >>11 October, 2007
Families, drivers, business and climate are energy efficiency winners
The launch of the NZ Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy is great news for families, drivers, business and efforts to tackle climate change
Read full release >>11 October, 2007
Energy efficiency steps up for a sustainable NZ
Speech for launch of the New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy
Read full speech >>17 July, 2007
Solar water heating grants for volume builders
The government is encouraging builders and developers to put solar water heating on more new homes
Read full release >>25 May, 2007
$500 Grants for solar water heating launched
Government Spokesperson on Energy Efficiency and Conservation, Jeanette Fitzsimons, today launched a cash grants scheme and a new website to help householders reduce their greenhouse gas emissions through the installation of solar hot water heating systems.
Read full release >>17 May, 2007
Large investment in warmer, healthier homes
Budget 2007 provides $72.4 million over four years to help Kiwi families live in warmer, drier, healthier and more energy efficient homes
Read full release >>15 March, 2007
AWATEA Conference 2007
The AWATEA (Aotearoa Wave and Tidal Energy Association) 2007 Conference, Te Papa, Wellington, 15th March 2007
Read full speech >>28 February, 2007
Log on to Solar
Homeowners will be able to make informed decisions about whether solar water heating is right for them with the launch of a new website www.solarsmarter.org.nz.
Read full release >>15 December, 2006
Website to help forest industry cash in on waste
A new web-based service which will promote the use of forest waste for energy was launched today by Jeanette Fitzsimons, Government Spokesperson on Energy and Conservation.
Read full release >>14 December, 2006
Draft action plan on renewable energy and energy efficiency launched
A detailed action plan to maximise energy efficiency and renewable energy in New Zealand was launched by government today for public discussion.
Read full release >>25 November, 2006
Marine energy getting attention it deserves
Energy Efficiency spokesperson Jeanette Fitzsimons opens Aotearoa Wave and Tidal Energy Association conference
Read full speech >>25 November, 2006
Speech to EECA Energy Awards
Langham Hotel Auckland 1 March 2006
Read full speech >>25 November, 2006
Switch on the Sunshine
Solar water heating programme launch, Banquet Hall, Beehive thurs 23 Nov 2006
Read full speech >>25 November, 2006
Bioenergy Knowledge Centre
Speech for Bioenergy Knowledge Centre announcement at the NZ Wood Pellet Conference 2.30 – 2.50pm, Friday 24 November Scion Seminar Room, Scion, Te Papa Tipu Innovation Park, 49 Sala Street, Rotorua.
Read full speech >>23 November, 2006
Switch on the sunshine
The Government is investing $15.5 million in a Green Party initiative to increase the use of solar water heating in New Zealand.
Read full release >>20 November, 2006
Renewable Energy Trade Mission
Address to NZ German Business Association collaboration with German Federal Ministry of Economics, Heritage Hotel, Hobsen Street, Auckland.
Read full speech >>20 November, 2006
NZ Geothermal Association AGM
Opening address to Geothermal Association, University of Auckland
Read full speech >>4 September, 2006
Here comes the Sun
Announcement of release of Discussion Document that sets out ideas for a new programme to increase the use of solar water heating.
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