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Provides free, impartial expert advice on home energy issues over the phone. The Home Energy Advice Centre is open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm. They can be contacted on 0800 388 588.
Environment Canterbury (formerly the Canterbury Regional Council) is committed to encouraging efficient home heating. They have put together a series of checklists you can use before you rent, buy or build a home.
Environment Canterbury: Energy Efficiency checklist
Environment Canterbury: Before You Build checklist
For furthur information on Heating Choices
Compare power prices quickly and easily with Consumer PowerSwitch, a consumer online service.
For information about the company responsible for the electricity network for Canterbury and the great Christchurch urban area. Orion is a key sponsor of Community Energy Action.
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority promotes a sustainable energy future by changing the way New Zealanders think about and use energy. EECA is Crown entity. One key area of responsibility is the Energy Wise Home Grants which provides financial help for improving insulation in pre-1997 houses occupied by people on low incomes.