A step in the green direction

The Waitakere City Council today congratulated the Government for announcing a significant step in the green direction.

Prime Minister Helen Clark announced that the Government will be introducing new energy efficiency requirements in homes and buildings.

Waitakere Councillor Penny Hulse says that the Government is doing the right thing by bringing in more effective insulation requirements and making environmentally friendly heating options cheaper.

“There is no doubt this is a positive move, not only for the people who will have cheaper access to quality materials but also for the environment in terms of a reduction in home heating bills and the energy needed to heat those homes,” Councillor Hulse says.  

“But the concern I have is that the cost is still to be met by the individual homeowner – I would like to see a major investment from Government to help those homeowners to ramp-up the energy efficiency of the housing stock,” she says.    

“The whole nation will benefit as carbon dioxide emissions are reduced.”

Councillor Hulse adds it is highly appropriate that the Government chose to make this announcement in Waitakere – the Eco City.

“Indeed, Waitakere has already waived its building consent fees for anyone wanting to install solar water panels in existing homes,” she says.

“Further, the Waitakere City Council is also a major supporter of the EcoMatters Trust, which provides advice for our residents on how to make their homes more energy efficient, and sponsors advisors who provide free eco-building advice to builders and developers.”

 
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