Commercial Diesel Boiler Replacement: Save 60–75% by Switching to Wood Fuel

The Government announced last week that it is investing $37 million to accelerate work to replace diesel boilers at up to 70 schools nationwide, removing dependence on diesel and protecting schools from future fuel price shocks. The Bioenergy Association welcomes

Replacement options for a diesel boiler or gas boiler.

Homeowners across New Zealand – particularly in colder regions, are increasingly searching for alternatives to diesel and gas boilers as fuel prices continue to rise. Replacing an existing boiler with a more efficient system can significantly reduce running costs and

Green Finance in New Zealand: Business Loans for Renewable Energy Hot Water and Heating Solutions

As energy costs rise and sustainability targets tighten, more New Zealand businesses are looking to reduce their emissions and operating costs. One of the most smartest ways to do this is by upgrading essential systems – such as hot water

Central heating using wood pellet boilers.

For comfort, convenience & sustainability. High performance, ÖkoFEN wood pellet boilers from Europe for central heating of homes and buildings of all sizes are available in New Zealand, from Apricus Eco Hot Water and Heating. A central heating system is

Is using gas to heat buildings and hot water a low carbon option in NZ?

In many countries around the world gas is being used as a “transition fuel” to reduce the GHG (GHG) emissions of buildings, so should we being using gas in Kiwi buildings to reduce our environmental impact? What is the comparison

Why using wood pellets is better than burning fossil fuels

Why using wood pellets is better than burning fossil fuels One of the best modern alternatives to gas, oil and coal fired central heating and hot water systems are wood pellet or biomass boilers. A pellet boiler is a long-term,

Particulates and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Pellet Boilers from Apricus Eco Hot Water & Heating In New Zealand, wood pellet fuel is 100% made from waste sawdust and wood shavings, bi-products of the timber milling industry in this country.  There are minimal alternative uses for these

Low carbon hot water systems to replace gas and coal in commercial businesses

We can all play a role in developing a more energy-efficient economy using lower carbon, cleaner technologies in our buildings. By focusing on decarbonising energy our government is starting to deliver on the commitments we made in the Zero Carbon

Funding for the replacement of non-renewable energy sources (e.g. coal and diesel boilers) in schools.

Late last year the Government announced it would be supporting schools to cut down their energy consumption and reduce environmental impacts, with a quarter of all schools having their lights replaced with LEDs, a sustainability contestable fund and a plan

Frequently asked questions about pellet boilers

What are pellet boilers? Pellet boilers are a reliable, sustainable and affordable technology for home heating including radiators, underfloor pipes and domestic hot water. They can also heat a spa pool, hot tub or swimming pool. Connected directly to any

Eco friendly heating for schools

In many school communities there is a growing awareness and anxiety about the need to do our bit to avert the climate crisis. Right now there is a unique opportunity to improve our schools’ infrastructure, with a national focus on