Government Funding
A 2% gap in your insulation can lead to a 20% loss in heat:
Heat rises so insulating the ceiling is the best energy saving thing you can do.
Heatpumps heat in winter and Cool in summer:
A heatpump is energy efficient because for every 1kW in electricity they use, they deliver 3kWof heating or cooling
Save up to $1800* on the cost of Insulating & Heating your home
Right House are an approved ENERGYWISE TM Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart programme service provider and can help homeowners and landlords install insulation to achieve warmer, drier and healthier New Zealand homes.
Better insulation means a warmer, drier and more comfortable home that should be easier and cheaper to heat. It's especially important for people with respiratory illness or other conditions bought on by living in cold, damp house.
And matching up a well-insulated home with a clean, efficient heating system means even greater comfort that costs you and the environment less.
How much funding is available?
The ENERGYWISE TM Insulation programme funds 33% of the cost* of installing ceiling and underfloor insulation up to a maximum of $1300 incl GST.
The insulation must be installed by an approved Service Provider like Right House.
Once your Ceiling and Underfloor insulation are to standard, you may qualify for a further $500 clean heating subsidy.
What if I am a Community Services Card holder?
There is different funding available for Landlords whose tenants have CSCs, or homeowners with CSCs, but Right House are not presently part of this funding scheme. To find an approved Service Provider in your area go to the ENERGYWISE TM website.
How much will it cost to Insulate my home?
The average cost for installing both ceiling and underfloor insulation in an average-sized (approx 100 sqm) New Zealand home is about $3500, incl GST. In this example the cost to the home owner is only $2345.00 as the Government funding will pay 33% or $1155.*
A written quote will be provided when we visit your home and measure the ceiling and/or underfloor areas.
Do I have to get my ceiling AND underfloor insulated at the same time?
Funding is only available to bring the insulation in your home up to NZ Building Code standard for both ceiling and underfloor insulation. If you already have, for example, ceiling Insulation then you will only need underfloor insulation. Call Right House today to find out more. 0800 744 489.
If your home has been insulated to a level specified by EECA, limited funding of $500 (incl GST) is available towards a clean heating system.
What is a clean heating system?
A clean heating system produces little or no air pollution, and is efficient to run. There are a variety of clean heating systems which qualify for funding under the programme.
4-Star AGA-rated flued gas heaters,
Approved2 solid fuel wood burners,
Approved2 wool pellet burners,
ENERGY STAR® qualified heat pumps.
They all have different characteristics and prices so talk to your Right House consultant. .
How do I qualify for funding?
You must own your own home which must have been built before 1 January 2000. (After January 2000 insulating Ceiling and underfloors became a requirement when building a new home.
How do I apply?
There are just three simple steps in making your home warmer, drier and healthier:
1. Call Right House now on 0800 744 489 and arrange a free no-obligation in-home consultation.
2. We will come to your home to assess the best insulation options and provide you with our recommendations and quote - for free!
3. Once you decide to proceed we will then arrange a convenient time for our team to visit your home and install your chosen insulation/and or clean heating solution.
How do I pay?
There are a variety of ways to pay:
- Credit card - we accept all major credit cards with the exception of American Express and Diners
- Cash/Cheque
- Direct Credit
- Q card or pay the balance off through your rates or mortgage (dependant on your council or bank having that option available)
*Conditions apply - to find out more call us today 0800 744 489
What is EECA?
EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) is a Government organisation designed to encourage, support and promote energy efficiency.
In July 2009 it launched its "Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart" programme. It is an insulation and clean heating programme that will give more New Zealander's than ever before the opportunity to make their homes warmer, drier and more energy efficient. It aims to retrofit more than 188,500 New Zealand homes over the next four years.