1. April 2010 Graeme Kerr – Account Manager Energy Efficiency in Business

2. Who are EECA? Inspiring energy efficiency – advancing renewable energy Government & local govt Energy supply Products Residential Business

3. Why reduce your energy usage? Its about using your energy smarter – Its NOT about doing without! Identifying and reducing energy waste Reducing costs that improve profitability and productivity. Many businesses such as Tourism are recognising the value of being involved in internationally recognised programs such as Qualmark, Greenstar and others that recognise environmental standards much desired and expected by their customers. International manufacturing businesses are becoming more involved in reducing their Carbon footprint and have recognised the value to their customers.

4. Where to go for help? EECA’s web based Tools is the first stop >>>> http://www.eecabusiness.govt.nz/ >>>>http://www.eecabusiness.govt.nz/ >>>> http://www.emanz.org.nz / >>>>http://www.emanz.org.nz / Energy Managers Association of New Zealand - Energy Engineers

5. How to be energy efficient Find out more about the information and tools you need for your operation, whether you are working for: A small or medium sized business A large business Government An industry sector group.An industry sector group Information and tools

6. How to be energy efficient We can help you examine your energy spend and manage your energy use as efficiently as possible. We offer: A hands-on free downloadable guide to managing energy for profit - Energy Management Programme Guide - Part 1 (PDF 61kb) and Energy Management Programme Guide - Part 2 (PDF 106kb)Energy Management Programme Guide - Part 1Energy Management Programme Guide - Part 2 Financial help with energy auditsFinancial help with energy audits and investments in technologyinvestments in technology For large businesses (with an energy spend over $500,000 a year) there is one-to-one account manager supportaccount manager support Examples of how businesses have successfully reduced costs and improved productivity in our case studiescase studies Guides to provide you with technical information you need on energy efficient technologies and design in our Resource CentreResource Centre Ideas and approaches for getting staff on board.getting staff on board

7. The benefits to New Zealand Balance supply and demand Cost-effective way to get multiple benefits; Potential to significantly reduce NZ ’ s $16billion energy bill Reduces emissions / helps meet climate change objectives Significant health benefits – warm, dry homes, Less Eye strain, enhanced awareness of other potential risks (leaks) Improved local air quality Environmental benefits – less infrastructure, fewer transmission towers, more robust and reliable local energy supply Builds on NZ ’ s clean, green image Boosts regional economy Builds Stronger businesses – good for the bottom line

8. Graeme Kerr – Account Manager Ph 03 353 9281 mobile 027 245 6471 email graeme.kerr@eeca.govt.nz