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Home Smarts.
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Case Studies

Find out how other New Zealanders are benefiting from energy efficient design for new homes and renovations. More>>

Checklists & Tools

See our top tips for cutting your energy bill, buying property and much more.

Latest News:

New eco design advisor
17 Jun 2008

Auckland City Council has appointed environmental communications specialist Eion Scott to the role... More

Free advice for smarter home-building choices
5 Feb 2008

A council-run scheme, providing free advice to home owners/building professionals on how to make... More

New ratings system makes energy efficiency visible in homes
17 Dec 2007

Home Energy Ratings will for the first time make the energy efficiency of a home visible and... More

Welcome

You’ve just taken the first step towards a home that’s warmer, drier, healthier, more comfortable, more affordable and kinder to the environment. Find out more.

Myths

One energy efficient light bulb can last as long as 10 standard bulbs, and can save you well over $100 in reduced energy costs. This is just one example of energy efficiency paying for itself.

Smarter insulation for better living.

Find out more in Your Guide to $marter Insulation
Check out Your Guide to a $marter Home for more general information

For copies, email us or phone 0800 242 243

For homeowners and renters
A smart home is warmer, drier, and more comfortable. It has more natural light. It's healthier for you and your family. And it's affordable too. Find out more.

For building & property professionals
Smart homes are the way of the future. Increasingly, home buyers and renters are likely to demand homes that are energy efficient, comfortable, healthy and enjoyable to live in.  Find out more.

For the environment
Smart homes use less energy, so they help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. They also use less water,  and they're made from materials that don't harm health or the planet.  Find out more.