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H1 Energy Efficiency

Energy-saving products that help reduce energy usage and power bills, while minimising the building's environmental footprint.

July 2013

Garador's New Insulated Series of Garage Doors Feature Premium EPS

As New Zealand starts living up to its name as the "Land of the Long White Cloud", B & D Doors unveil the Garador Winter Collection of insulated garage doors.

Tiled Floors and Energy Efficiency

Tiled Floors and Energy Efficiency

Because of their thermal mass and ability to retain heat, tiled floors are ideal for passive solar home designs.

Energy-Efficient Escea DL1100 Fireplace Suits Open-Plan Spaces

Energy-Efficient Escea DL1100 Fireplace Suits Open-Plan Spaces

Escea is pleased to announce that the new super-efficient Escea DL1100 fireplace, a larger variation of the DL850 fireplace, is now available. One of the highest efficiency fireplaces on the market, it has a high heat output to keep modern, open-plan houses warm.

Leap Provide Plumbing and Water System for Meridian First Light House

Leap Provide Plumbing and Water System for Meridian First Light House

Leap provided the Meridian First Light House with a fully integrated plumbing and water system, ensuring the platform for an attractive, affordable, zero-net-energy house powered by solar energy for the 2011 Solar Decathlon.

Autoflo a Touch-Free and Energy Efficient Basin Mixer

Autoflo a Touch-Free and Energy Efficient Basin Mixer

The Autoflo Hands Free Basin Mixer (AF210) from ForenoTapware is both touch-free and energy efficient.

Zero Energy House: Building for the future with GreenStuf

Zero Energy House: Building for the future with GreenStuf

The Zero Energy House in Point Chevalier, Auckand is complete, and owners Jo Woods and Shay Brazier are enjoying the benefits of their unique and inspiring home that produces as much energy as they will consume.

Go Off the Grid with Forman Solar Hot Water Heating Systems and Wind Turbines

Go Off the Grid with Forman Solar Hot Water Heating Systems and Wind Turbines

Forman Building Systems can supply a range of products to create an energy efficient, quality environment, including solar hot water heating, energy-efficient LED lighting and wind turbines.

Maximise Energy Efficiencies with Scyon

Maximise Energy Efficiencies with Scyon

There are many benefits of specifying James Hardie’s Scyon claddings to maximise energy efficiencies

K-Flex Elastomeric Pipe Insulation Reduce Energy Losses

K-Flex Elastomeric Pipe Insulation Reduce Energy Losses

When installing pipelines and air conditioning into buildings, there is a great opportunity to reduce energy costs through the use of K-Flex elastomeric insulation.

Pink Batts Ultra Insulation Saves Energy, Money

Pink Batts Ultra Insulation Saves Energy, Money

Upgrading from building code minimums is a decision that pays for itself over time.

Colorsteel Bounce Solar Reflectance Roofing Minimises Air Conditioning Costs

Colorsteel Bounce Solar Reflectance Roofing Minimises Air Conditioning Costs

With the release of the revolutionary Colorsteel Bounce, energy efficiency really does start at the top.

Warm Up with the Resene Curtain Collection

Warm Up with the Resene Curtain Collection

Covering windows with floor-length thermally lined curtains helps minimise heat loss over winter, reducing the amount of energy needed to keep rooms warm. And with the Resene Curtain Collection you can combine thermal-lined curtains with fresh new designs so that the room looks as good as it feels.

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