Campaign for smarter living!
New Zealanders are being encouraged to be more energy-efficient in their homes leading to health, financial and environmental benefits.
The Department's campaign, which kicked off in late July, focuses on three core messages:
- saving energy reduces your power bills
- a warm home is a more comfortable and healthier one
- reducing energy use helps the environment.
A four-page insert in community newspapers nationwide was followed by the publication of a more extensive booklet and a series of advertisements on television commencing late August.
Guidance is offered on topics including insulation, heating and lighting as well as home buying, building and maintenance. A range of no/low cost tips and recommended worthwhile investments shows how people can achieve better energy efficiency and cost savings in these areas. They are also referred to the Smarter Homes website for further information.The programme reflects the Government's focus on sustainability and the aim of New Zealand becoming a carbon neutral nation.
The Your Guide to a Smarter Home booklet is available online at www.smarterhomes.org.nz
If you would like a copy, please email info@dbh.govt.nz or phone 0800 242 243.