2026-08-05
Have your say on the 2026 HVAC&R qualifications review
The Electrotechnology, Information Technology and Creative Industry Skills Board (ETITC ISB) is seeking feedback on their 2026 review of HVAC&R qualifications.
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Support for heat pump hot water systems switch on way
2023-06-01
A Hot Water Heat Pump Programme will be the first initiative offering industry support through The Equipment Replacement Scheme (ERS), which is part of the Government Investment in Decarbonising Industry Fund (GID).
The scheme supports small to medium businesses in the commercial and industry sectors install and upgrade to energy-efficient, low emissions, technologies and processes.
The Hot Water Heat Pump Programme will include a focus on:
Retrofitting hot water heat pumps in commercial buildings
Proven technologies for equipment replacement
Support for switching from fossil-fuelled boilers to ‘air-to-water’ heat pump hot water systems,
Co-funding for up to 30-50% of project costs (in accordance with criteria).
We'll update you when this programme opens.
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New Regulated Product Stewardship Scheme targets some of NZ’s most harmful Greenhouse Gases
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