How to heat your home efficiently and save
The World Health Organisation suggests to keep your home cosy it needs to be at least 18°C. If you have young children, elderly family members, or anyone who’s unwell, aim for around 20°C for extra comfort and warmth. Staying warm helps everyone stay healthier!
How to stop drafts and keep heat inside your home
When the temperature drops outside, your home's warmth can easily slip out through gaps, leading to a chillier home and higher heating bills. To help you retain heat and stay cosy, here are some friendly tips to stop drafts and keep your home warm.
How to use your heat pump efficiently
Heating is one of the largest energy users in the average Kiwi home – making up around a third of your energy bill. Heat pumps are highly efficient and can help reduce your heating
costs, but using them properly is key. Here are some helpful tips to get the most out of your heat pump.
How to reduce damp entering your home
Moisture can enter your home from external sources like water leaks and ground humidity. Controlling this is vital since dampness and mould pose health risks, such as increased colds, flu, and worsened asthma and allergies. Learn more about how to manage dampness from the outside of your home.
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How to reduce damp inside your home
Excess moisture and mould can lead to health problems such as breathing difficulties, particularly for young children and the elderly. Maintaining a dry home is essential. Here are some helpful tips to minimise dampness in your home.Learn more
Sustainability Options
Discover the Powerco and Sustainability Options collaboration ensuring Bay of Plenty homes stay at a healthy 20°C, combining repairs, education, and energy efficiency tips.
Whaiora Whanui Trust
Our support is helping Whaiora Whanui Trust get important healthy homes information and resources to more Wairarapa whānau.View partnership
WISE Charitable Trust - Whanganui
We’ve partnered with WISE Charitable Trust to help families/whānau across Whanganui to live in warmer, drier, and healthier and more energy efficient homes.View partnership