You could be eligible for a one-off grant of 1/3 off the cost of retro-fitting insulation up to a maximum of $1300.

There are around 900,000 houses in New Zealand with insufficient or no insulation, this results in cold, damp homes that waste energy and can make occupants sick. Investing in insulation improves the energy efficiency of a home making it warmer, drier and easier to heat.

The Government is offering to pay a third of the cost of installing ceiling and under floor insulation, up to $1300, in homes built before 2000. Homes with sufficient ceiling and under floor insulation may also access $500 for clean heating devices like approved log burners, pellet burners, heat pumps, or flued gas heaters.

Autex Industries specialises in the manufacturing of GreenStuf^® polyester insulation products. We have been warming up New Zealander’s homes for more than ten years and can help you access the government subsidy making your home warmer and more energy-efficient.

Why choose GreenStuf^® thermal insulation for your home?

GreenStuf^® thermal insulation is made in New Zealand from 100% polyester fibre bonded using heat instead of traditional chemical binders. Polyester is naturally resistant to fire, moisture, vermin, insects, mould and bacteria, eliminating the need for any chemical additives. As well as being environmentally friendly, our polyester insulation material is non-toxic, non-irritating, non-allergenic and safe for anyone coming into contact with it.

How the scheme works

The scheme is open to all homeowners or home occupants who have a house built before 2000. There is no income cap on who is eligible to apply.

Will you be able to borrow from a power company or a city council and repay it back through your power bill?

Many homes may require between $5,000 - $7,000 worth of work on their home. Some electricity companies, city councils and banks have indicated they wish to become fund partners. This means, for example, home owners or occupiers receive the government grant and borrow the rest - repaying the money through their power bill, council rates, or mortgage. We can assist you accessing these repayment options.

Are people who have a Community Services Card entitled to a higher grant?

Yes. The Government will provide 60 per cent of the cost of insulation – up to $1800.

Community Service Card holders are entitled to an additional $1,200 grant towards buying a clean heating device. Overall, this will mean they are entitled to a Government contribution of $3,000 for insulation and heating.

For houses occupied by tenants with Community Service Cards, landlords will be entitled to 60 per cent of the cost of insulation and a $500 grant for clean heating.

What’s next?

If you would like to find out more about the scheme, visit the Get Warm website now, see link below.

Autex GreenStuf insulation products have achieved certification by government eco-labelling agency Environmental Choice New Zealand. ECNZ is a world-leading eco-label described in a comprehensive European study as representing international best practice in environmental labelling.

To achieve ECNZ certification, GreenStuf products were thoroughly tested and proven to meet stringent thermal performance standards. All eligible R-values were approved to carry the ECNZ planet-and-tick symbol.

The ECNZ accreditation process also assessed the manufacturing materials and processes of the products, as well as Autex’s energy-efficiency, recycling and waste management practices. GreenStuf insulation products contain between 45% and 85% recycled PET plastic and are manufactured under Autex’s zero-waste policy.

“ECNZ accreditation of our GreenStuf products has been an important first step in achieving formal recognition of the environmental standing of our products,” says Robert Croot, Autex’s National Sales Manager. “We’re now working to extend the Autex stable of ECNZ-certified insulation products to give our customers even greater choice.”