Renewable Energy

This page provides some useful links to websites that specialise in small-scale, renewable, or "off-network" electricity generation technologies.

A short paragraph, sourced from the target website, is provided that describes each organisation. Aurora takes no responsibility for the currency or accuracy of the information provided.

Alternative Technology Association

ATA

The ATA (Alternative Technology Association) is Australia’s leading not-for-profit organisation, promoting sustainable technology and practice. The ATA provides services to members who are actively walking the talk in their own homes by using good building design, conserving water and using renewable energy. ATA advocates in government and industry arenas for easy access to these technologies as well as continual improvement of the technology, information and products needed to change the way we live.

With branches and members around Australia and New Zealand, ATA provides practical information and expertise, based on our members’ hands-on experience. ATA also offers advice on conserving energy, building with natural materials, reusing, reducing the use of and recycling natural resources.

Solar Action

Solar Action

Solar Action was formed in 1979 and is a New Zealand renewable energy advocacy group. Solar Action has a focus on sustainable energy use and development. Its function is also to inform local and central Government policy on renewable technologies, and to monitor the outcomes of decisions and directions taken within the New Zealand energy scene. A news bulletin is prepared and issued quarterly to update members on developments in renewable technologies in New Zealand. It has also reported on the current status of the energy scene in New Zealand, as well as promoting renewable energy to the wider public. Solar Action aims to help consumers make sustainable energy decisions, including transport choices.

Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority

EECA

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) promotes a sustainable energy future by changing the way New Zealanders think about and use energy. EECA works to raise community awareness of energy efficiency issues and provides businesses and individuals with the tools to make changes. EECA develops programmes to meet the needs of specific markets, often working in partnership with other organisations.

Sustainability.govt.nz

Sustainability

New Zealanders are taking up the sustainability challenge. It’s the smart thing to do. Actions like switching off the lights when leaving a room, walking to work, and installing insulation save money, improve fitness and protect our beautiful environment.

Living sustainably means living smarter. This site will help you reduce your impact on the environment and save money, without compromising your lifestyle. You'll find useful tips on how best to use energy and water, and what to do with your rubbish.

The site provides advice, links, a discussion forum and competitions on the key elements of living sustainably: rubbish, water, energy, building, transport and climate change.