2 February 2006
New Zealand's energy leaders prove their brilliance
27 organisations with proven innovation and brilliant thinking in energy efficiency or renewable energy projects have
been selected as finalists in the EECA EnergyWise Awards 2006.
'The finalists are of an extremely high standard and showcase some very exciting projects,' said Heather Staley, Chief
Executive of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) today. 'They clearly demonstrate that good energy
management makes good business sense and can result in significant economic and environmental benefits.'
'Achieving New Zealand's potential for energy efficiency and renewable energy requires a cooperative effort. It is great
to be able to acknowledge those innovative organisations who are doing something positive about their energy use and
leading by example,' Ms Staley said.
Entries were received across nine categories. A winner will be selected in each category, and the best of these winning
entries will receive the EECA Supreme Award for outstanding performance.
The entries are judged on the benefits of the project (energy efficiency, the use of renewable energy and greenhouse gas
reductions), cost effectiveness, innovation, and sustainability (the continuation of the project and the ability for it
to be replicated by other businesses).
The winners will be announced at the EECA EnergyWise Awards function to be held at the Langham Hotel in Auckland on
Wednesday 1 March. Tickets are available by visiting www.eeca.govt.nz.
A full list of finalists by category follows.
EECA EnergyWise Awards 2006
Finalists List Transpower Energy Supplier Award Initiatives that best achieve an efficient supply-demand balance Energy
for Industry for Auckland Hospital
Meridian Energy Renewable Energy Award A project or technology using a renewable energy source Carter Holt Harvey for
Kinleith Mill The Pier Development Ltd and SolarTech Ltd for the Pier Development solar water heating installation
Lincolne Scott for the Baywave Aquatic Centre, Tauranga Palmerston North City Council for their Renewable Energy Self
Sufficiency Project
Fujitsu General NZ Ltd Community Award A project or initiative within the community which promotes and encourages
sustainable energy EnergySmart their commitment to energy efficiency in the community Huntly Energy Efficiency Trust for
their housing retrofit project Contact Energy for the Contact Healthy Homes Initiative
Honeywell Innovation Award Services, products or projects in end-use energy efficiency and/or renewable energy Line
Trust South Canterbury and Energy Mad for their Household Efficient Lighting Project Energy for Industry for Winstone
Pulp International heat plant Palmerston North City Council for their Renewable Energy Self Sufficiency Project Energy
for Industry for Auckland Hospital
Shell New Zealand Transport Award A demand management or fleet management initiative Kristin School, Albany for their
'Get on the bus' project Auckland Regional Transport Authority for the Auckland Walking School Bus Programme URS NZ Ltd
for their staff travel plan
Genesis Energy Commercial/Services Award Private sector commercial building, retail and service organisations ECO
Systems Ltd for MacDonald's Head Office Ports of Auckland for their floodlighting upgrade YHA New Zealand for their
energy audit programme
Energy for Industry Industrial/Manufacturing Award Light and heavy manufacturing and processes Fisher and Paykel for
their domestic refrigeration programme Dominion Breweries for their Heineken Aware of Energy Project Fonterra
Co-operative Group for their energy reduction project
Contact Energy Manager Award Individuals managing energy accounts over $250,000 p.a. Cees Ebskamp, Dept of Corrections
Trevor Gerken, Carter Holt Harvey Val Moraes, Progressive Enterprises Brendon Groufsky, Canterbury District Health Board
Ministry for the Environment Public Sector Award Central/local government and crown-funded organisations
Hamilton City Council for their energy efficiency projects
Department of Corrections for their energy savings programme
The winners of the above categories are eligible for the EECA Supreme Award.
EECA is implementing the Government's National Energy Efficiency and Conservation strategy and working to improve New
Zealanders' energy choices.
ENDS