Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficiency (Part 2)
Which side of the house should you sleep in? And are the beers in your garage fridge costing you more than you think? Senior Energy Advisor at Community Energy Action, Michael Begg, returns to discuss… Audio
Energy Efficiency (Part 1)
How can we control the humidity in our homes? And what's the best type of heating for each room? With power shortages already on the horizon, we need to make the most of what we've got. Senior Energy… Audio
Hot water cylinders fail to meet energy efficiency standards
Twelve types of hot water cylinders were tested for their energy efficiency and fifty percent of the models failed. Audio
Don't overlook energy efficiency warns EECA
The widespread impact of even small scale energy efficiencies in technology use are being highlighted in the latest modelling by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority. Installing things… Audio
Diana Ürge-Vorsatz: how buildings contribute to climate change
Professor Diana Ürge-Vorsatz is the director of the Centre of Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Policy at the Central European University in Budapest. She is also Vice Chair of the IPCC. She's in… Audio
Govt wants industrial heat better managed
The government believes far too much heat in industrial premises disappears up chimneys and is completely wasted.
Eco-living : Ian Mayes
Energy efficiency in the home, insulation and heating plus a bit about the Eco Design Advisor scheme. Audio
New kettle
Designer Nils Chudy's Miito kettle can boil exactly as much water as you need so no more wasted power. Audio
Science - Physics
Prof. Shaun Hendy from the Physics Department of the University of Auckland points the laser at how physics can affect our everyday life. It was the biggest story in physics this year, but did the… Audio
Reducing Carbon Emissions, Saving Money
The Kapiti Coast District Council cut its greenhouse gas emissions by half within three years, with final goal of a 80 per cent reduction. Audio
Reducing Carbon Emissions, Saving Money
The Kapiti Coast District Council cut its greenhouse gas emissions by half within three years, with final goal of a 80 per cent reduction.
AudioHow New Zealand measures up on energy efficiency
Nigel Jollands is the Energy Efficiency and Climate Change policy manager at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. He argues that New Zealand's energy efficiency still lags behind many… Audio
Urban Bees and Sunny Sunbeam
Picton bee keepers Matthew Wells and Catherine Gordon lease beehives to people who want greater returns from their fruit trees and vegetables. A few kilometres away retired car mechanic Sunny Sunbeam… Audio
