Welcome to Community Energy Action

Who are we?

Community Energy Action is a charitable trust committed to warm homes for all in Canterbury. We

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Every dollar we earn is put back into the community, providing extra assistance for those in need.

More families eligible for Warm Babies

All families with preschoolers (0-4 years old) and a Community Services Card who cannot afford insulation and/or heating even with the subsidies available to them can now apply for extra help through Warm Babies. Read more.

16 March 2012

Curtain Bank open again

The Curtain Bank has reopened again! If you cannot afford good curtains to keep the heat in and shut out draughts, contact one of our the Curtain Bank partner agencies so they can help you with recycled curtains. If you have curtains for donation, please deposit them in one of our donation bins around town.

20 February 2012

New subsidies for Ashburton and Kaiapoi

Environment Canterbury, the Waimakariri District Council and Community Energy Action have signed an agreement to provide 50 Kaiapoi homes a subsidy of up to $2850 for a new heat pump. Find out more.

In March and April 2012 we are offering Ashburton residents the opportunity to use our services. ENERGYWISE^TM subsidies up to 60% off insulation and Clean Heat subsidies up to $2000 off a heat pump or logburner are available. Find out more.

16 November 2011

Wall insulation

Despite the CCC waiving consent requirements for wall insulation, Fletcher EQR contractors are not allowed to put in wall insulation while doing earhquake repairs on external walls. If you want wall insulation installed Community Energy Action can do the installation for you. Ask us for a free quote today.

Fletcher directive to contractors

EQC clarification and Community and Public Health reaction

Reaction from Christchurch Agency for Energy (CAfE)

Improving your house during earthquake repairs

Wall Insulation and the Building Code

April 2011

Keeping warm after the quakes

Keeping warm in a quake damaged house or a rental property if your house is unliveable, can be a challenge. Community Energy Action has assembled some tips on how to keep warm without breaking the bank.

Also tips about insulation and heating and your EQC claim and improving the energy efficiency of your home during earthquake repairs.

About Community Energy Action

A warm, dry home is a healthy home and good insulation and efficient heating are key to achieve that. Our aim is for every Cantabrian to have sufficient insulation and heating.

Community Energy Action has insulated more than 17,000 homes since 1994 so when we install insulation in your home, you can be assured it wil be done right. Community Energy Action can take care of both your insulation and heating needs, providing a quality job and an excellent service at an affordable cost.

There is more to us though.

Community Energy Action is a charitable trust and any surpluses we make go toward our charitable programmes. They provide extra help for vulnerable people so they can also stay warm and healthy. We also provide free assistance for all householders with questions about home energy issues through our award-winning Energy Advice Service.

On our website you will find extensive up-to-date energy information and you can buy cost-effective DIY insulation products through our (online) shop.

We are part of the Community Energy Network, a network of similar community organisations throughout New Zealand.

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Community Energy Action: Keeping our community warm.