SUSTAINABLE HOMES
Sustainable Homes is a Regional Council programme created for everyone in Hawke’s Bay so they can have a healthy home to live in.
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We can help with clean heating, solar hot water systems, water storage and septic tanks, all to make your home a healthy and efficient place to live.
To find out if you’re eligible for a fund or grant visit the Hawkes Bay Regional Council site here.
In partnership with Hawke’s Bay Regional Council we instal hot water systems by rinnai to ensure a sustainable future for our region
Benefits of using Rinnai Infinity Gas continuous flow hot water system:
Cost effective - it only heats water when needed
Never runs out of hot water
Precise temperature control for safety
Superior 6 stars efficiency across the range of 16-26 units
New EF units 11% more efficient than any other on the market
Sleek and compact design, allowing flexibility in installation options
Get rid of your old hot water cylinder and gain storage space
SOLAR HOT WATER
What are the benefits?
Solar hot water and solar power (known as solar electricity systems, photovoltaics or PV) are a great way to save on energy bills and ensure your home can function in an emergency.
All PV systems that are installed are monitored by the installer for faults.
Most installs are new build, rather than retrofit, and would not qualify for the Regional Council financial assistance. However, homeowners with existing homes can apply.
Battery technology has yet to hit volumes that reduce the price and currently the average starter system is $7,000 -$12,000. Because this is a (relatively) young market constrained by power company purchase rates and payback period, be aware that the more you spend on solar, the longer it takes to pay for itself.
Solar hot water and photo voltaic power have different systems - one piped, one cabled. Cable is easier to retro fit.
WAter storage
What are the benefits?
Water storage provides a ready supply of water for your garden, particularly in summer during water restrictions. These may reduce the demand on the reticulated supply by up to 40%, especially in a hot, dry Hawke’s Bay summer.
Water tanks also reduce storm water pressure on your property and neighbourhood, and reduce the need to pump more water from aquifers and streams.
Modern waste water systems are more efficient at dealing with your waste water, so are safer and healthier. Replacing old septic tanks that leak contaminants into the soil and waterways mean you help reduce the inevitable risks for human health and freshwater habitats.
clean heating
What are the benefits?
Replacing your open fire or old wood burner gives you cleaner winter air and a healthier home inside and out. We can provide advice and funding for plenty of efficient heating options, including heat pumps, gas fires, pellet burners and wood burners.
Funding options are dependent on where you live - if your property is in Napier or Hastings cities and your property falls in the one of the Airsheds, you will qualify for Clean Heat borrowing or a grant.
You can check whether you live within one of these Airsheds here.
