Save Energy and Save Money

On this page you will find practical information and tips from operators that will help you save energy and save money, including links to Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority services and funding.

Tourism Energy Efficiency Programme

TEEP was a joint TIA and Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority (EECA) initiative (2008-2010) to improve the energy efficiency of New Zealand tourism businesses.

It identified practical ways TIA members could reduce their electricity consumption, fuel consumption and carbon emissions and save money in the process - sometimes tens of thousands of dollars annually.

• TEEP Energy Audits - Savings
• Case Studies
• Fuel Efficiency Stocktake of Tourist Flight Operators
• Media Releases
• Useful Links

TEEP Energy Audits - Savings

Energy audits of 25 tourism businesses found potential savings of more than 6.8GWh and $800,000 in energy costs – many of the measures could be implemented for little or no cost. On average, the audits identified savings of 15% of energy use and 15% of energy costs.

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Case studies

Read the company case studies and find out where the tourism operators could make savings and how much:

• Accommodation
• Transport
• Activities/Attractions
  
  EcoSmart Electrician Assessments - case studies
  In 2010 a number of TIA members took advantage of free EcoSmart Electrician Assessments which highlighted simple ways they could save energy and save money.
  
  Business save big - video clips
  These short video clips show how four businesses achieved big energy and cost savings.
  Watch these video case studies.

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Fuel Efficiency Stocktake of Tourist Flight Operators

A TEEP fuel efficiency stocktake of tourism flight operators (TFO) in 2009 identified ways to reduce fuel consumption and improve profit margins. The stocktake is believed to be the first research of its type in the world for general aviation light aircraft. Click here to read more or download the report here.

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Media Releases

• Tourism flight operators get tool to improve fuel efficiency and profitability
• National tourism energy efficiency programme launched

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Useful Links

• EECA Grants
• EECA energy advice for small and medium businesses
• EECA services and funding

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