Do we Qualify for a Cash Grant or Financial Assistance?

How do we Qualify?

To qualify for a cash grant or financial assistance through the government funded Energywise™ Warm up New Zealand: Heat smart programme, the following criteria apply:

• The scheme is available to both private homeowners and landlords
• The home must have been built prior to 1 January 2000
• Your home must be insulated to the required standard NZS 4246 before a subsidized Heating system can be installed ( see below for example )
• If your home is already insulated to the required standard, cash grants are available for clean heating options  ( see below for example )

Cash Grants and Financial Assistance

 Air Con New Zealand customers have the following funding available to them

• All eligible houses receive a cash grant of up to 33% of the total cost of insulation up to $1300 (including GST) and a cash grant of $500 (including GST) for Insulation and clean heating for non community card service holders
• Homeowners who hold Community Services Cards receive a cash grant of  60% of the total cost of insulation and a cash grant of  $1200 (including GST) for clean heating
• Landlords with tenants who hold Community Services Cards receive a cash grant of 60% of the total cost of insulation and a cash grant of $500 (including GST) for clean heating

Examples of un-insulated houses with installation discounts included

(average cost based on 80 square meters, GST inclusive, approximate and rounded)

Un-insulated House with standard EECA discount

Un-insulated House with standard EECA Community Services Card Holder discount