Insulation
EECA's Warmer Kiwi Homes insulation scheme provides subsidised ceiling and underfloor insulation for eligible owner-occupied households.
What's an R-value, anyway? EECA has more about insulation basics, including different types and how to install them yourself or find someone who does at their Energywise website.
Warm Dunedin Scheme
The Dunedin City Council's Warm Dunedin targeted rates programme allows residents in good standing with the rates department to spread out the costs of floor/ceiling insulation and/or clean heating appliances over 10 years via their rates payments. This could be a great option for those who don't qualify for the EECA insulation programme, or who still want to take advantage of reasonable financing to heat their homes efficiently. Click here for more information and examples of payments.
Clutha Warm Homes Scheme
The Clutha District Council's Warm Homes targeted rates programme allows residents in good standing with the rates department to spread out the costs of floor/ceiling insulation and/or clean heating appliances over 10 years via their rates payments. This could be a great option for those who don't qualify for the EECA insulation programme, or who still want to take advantage of reasonable financing to heat their homes efficiently. Click here for more information and examples of payments.
Windows & Curtains
If you have wooden window frames and can operate scissors, you can help stop heat loss with DIY window insulation kits. They are easy to use and widely available at retail outlets like Bunnings and Mitre 10.
Good curtains and blinds can reduce heat loss through windows by 60% for single glazed windows. Energywise has some curtain and blinds checklists to help you make the most of this low-cost measure.
The Dunedin Curtain Bank distributes low-cost custom fitted, thermally-lined curtains to Community Services Cardholders and others in need. Have unwanted curtains to donate? Get in touch with them at 03 425 9678 or info@dunedincurtainbank.org.nz
Good curtains and blinds can reduce heat loss through windows by 60% for single glazed windows. Energywise has some curtain and blinds checklists to help you make the most of this low-cost measure.
The Dunedin Curtain Bank distributes low-cost custom fitted, thermally-lined curtains to Community Services Cardholders and others in need. Have unwanted curtains to donate? Get in touch with them at 03 425 9678 or info@dunedincurtainbank.org.nz
Eco Design Advisor - Dunedin City
Want to know how your home is performing in terms of warmth, dryness and energy efficiency, and what steps you can take to improve it?
Building or renovating and want to ensure an energy efficient and cost effective plan is in place?
Or simply want to know how you can save money on energy bills without making big capital changes?
If you live in Dunedin City, there is a free Eco Design Advisor service that can help. This service involves a 1 to 2 hour consultation at your home. They can give advice on a range of topics, including:
Get more information HERE or by calling the Dunedin City Council at 03 477 4000 and ask for an appointment with the Eco Design Advisor.
Building or renovating and want to ensure an energy efficient and cost effective plan is in place?
Or simply want to know how you can save money on energy bills without making big capital changes?
If you live in Dunedin City, there is a free Eco Design Advisor service that can help. This service involves a 1 to 2 hour consultation at your home. They can give advice on a range of topics, including:
- insulation and available subsidies
- heating options
- condensation/mold issues
- saving energy (and money)
- reducing water use
- reducing waste
- renovations and new builds.
Get more information HERE or by calling the Dunedin City Council at 03 477 4000 and ask for an appointment with the Eco Design Advisor.
Rental Ratings
Dunedin has two online resources that show ratings for rental properties, including criteria for heat and insulation.
The University of Otago's Student Tenancy Accommodation Rating scheme, or STARS, allows property owners to self-rate based on specific criteria, then STARS auditors randomly visit properties to ensure the ratings are accurate. Check out the ratings here.
Rate My Flat allows former or current residents to score their flats in a number of categories, including warmth. View the ratings or rate your flat on their website.
The University of Otago's Student Tenancy Accommodation Rating scheme, or STARS, allows property owners to self-rate based on specific criteria, then STARS auditors randomly visit properties to ensure the ratings are accurate. Check out the ratings here.
Rate My Flat allows former or current residents to score their flats in a number of categories, including warmth. View the ratings or rate your flat on their website.
