Energywise™ Funding (Do you qualify?)

Energywise™ Funding

The Government's Warm up New Zealand: Heat Smart programme provides funding to help insulate homes and install clean, efficient heating. This will mean more New Zealanders will have the opportunity to make their homes warmer, drier and more energy efficient.

What can the funding be used for?

Funding can be used to install:
• Ceiling and underfloor insulation, up to a required standard.
• A clean, efficient heating device in the primary living space, if the primary living space does not already have a heating device that meets current standards. (Fujitsu heat pumps fit this definition).
• Other energy efficiency measures where necessary: a hot water cylinder wrap, pipe lagging, draught-stopping, and a ground moisture barrier.

What funding will be available?

The government will provide funding to the levels outlined below.

	Insulation	Clean Heating
All Eligible Houses	33% of the total cost up to $1300 (incl. GST)	$500 (incl. GST)
Homeowners who hold Community Services Card	60% of the total cost *	$1200 (incl. GST)
Landlords with tenants holding Community Services Cards	60% of the total cost	$500 (incl. GST)
* In some regions, the total provided to CSC holders may be higher, where third party funding from charities, DHBs, lines companies or councils is provided.

Do you qualify for the Energywise™ Funding on your heat pump purchase?

To qualify for funding, you must be a homeowner with a house built before 2000.
To qualify for funding for a heat pump purchase you must also satisfy the Energywise™ requirements for insulation (under floor and ceiling insulation) within your home.
The Energywise™ definition of clean heating is 'heating systems that produce very little or no air pollution and are highly efficient to run', so Fujitsu heat pumps are definitely eligible.
For more information, visit the EECA Energywise™ website: www.energywise.govt.nz