Energy Options sells, and manages the installation of solar water heating, space heating, ceiling/wall/under-floor insulation, acoustic insulation, and many other products which enhance energy-efficiency.

We do this for private homes and businesses, schools, government agencies and community groups. We also handle multiple-home and large-scale projects for local/regional authorities and developers.

The following pages explain what we can do for you. To find out more, or to get started, please CONTACT US.

Solar water heating is the smart way to heat water for your home or business. Solar energy is free and 100% renewable. No pollution, no waste products!

Solar water heating can supply enough hot water for a large family or commercial needs – including dairy farms. On average, 40% of a New Zealand household’s energy cost is for water heating: solar can save 75% of your hot water costs.

Energy Options' solar team can offer you:

• Expert advice and system design
• Home/workplace assessment and advice
• Solutions for existing or new buildings
• Assistance in gaining compliance and consents
• Hassle-free expert installation
• Full warranties and back-up support.

Industry Accreditation

Energy Options are fully accredited by the Solar Industry Association to install solar collector systems. Our accreditation means that when we manage the installation of your system it will be specified, designed and installed to exceed the latest New Zealand quality assurance standards. As an Energy Options solar water heating client you will enjoy the best.

Apricus solar heating solutions

Apricus solar water heating solutions work with both high- and low-pressure water systems. They offer full frost-protection, 10 warranty and incredibly high performance standards. These systems have a well-proven record of performance. They come with a 10-year warranty and hold the Standardsmark Licence AS/NZS2712. For answers to key questions check out this web site FAQ page or for full details of your options and the performance and specifications CONTACT US or visit www.sensiblesolar.co.nz , www.apricus-solar.com

Energy Options supplied and installed Apricus solar water heating on the 2007 Mitre 10 Dream Homes in Whakatane.

Energy Options supply and install cost-effective heating solutions for your home.

Parkwood Pellet Fires

Enjoy the ambience and warmth of a wood fire without the hassle of chopping and stacking wood with a Parkwood pellet fire. Pellet fires burn wood pellets made from waste sawdust. The pellets are fed into the burn chamber automatically and there is no need to tend to the fire while it is burning. Start the fire by simply touching a button and enjoy the warmth.

Pellet fires are environmentally friendly. Parkwood pellet fires have very low emissions and hight heat efficiency and are authorised by the Ministry for the Environment.

Less than 1% of the pellets are left as ash in the ash pan, which only needs to be emptied a few times each heating season. Pellet fuel takes up only a third of the space of firewood and comes in convenient 20 kg bags. A typical household will use around 60 to 80 bags per winter. The hopper holds up to 50 kg of pellets, which is enough for up to 80 hours of burn time.

Pellet fires use a little bit of electricity to run the fans that blow warm air into the room and push exhaust fumes out the flue. During normal operation a Parkwood pellet fire uses only about half the power of a conventional light bulb.

Pyroclassic IV

The Pyroclassic IV is an outstanding woodburner with the lowest emission rates for solid fuel burners in New Zealand.

The fire burns in a circular ceramic firebox, which can withstand temperatures much higher than a steel woodburner. The wood is burnt at temperatures between 800 and 1400 degrees Celsius, so that the wood and the smoke are burnt up completely. There is no creosote buildup in the flue and very little ash left in the firebox.

With a Pyroclassic IV you will use significantly less firewood because the ceramic firebox is also a heat store. When the fire is burning high, the heat will be stored in the ceramic instead of going out throuth the flue. Even long after the fire has died down the ceramic will continue to release warmth into the room.

A Pyroclassic can be installed with a wetback, it features a cooktop, and with accessories like the dutch oven, you can even bake and roast on it.

The Ministry for the environment lists the Pyroclassic IV with impressively low emission figures on its "List of tested woodburners", and the in the Consumer Institute July 2006 tests the Pyroclassic was the first recommendation in the two categories "freestanding woodburner" and "woodburner with wetback".

Good quality thermal insulation makes maintaining comfortable temperatures cheaper and easier – warmer in winter and cooler in summer, making your building a more comfortable place to live or work. Effective ceiling and wall insulation can cut heat losses by as much as 40%.

Energy Options offer you:

• Expert advice
• Home/workplace assessment
• Hassle-free expert installation or supply for DIY
• Installation in existing or new buildings.

Novatherm insulation

Energy Options are the central North Island agents for Novatherm thermal insulation. This polyester insulation is made in New Zealand and has a well-proven record of performance.

Novatherm is one of a handful of fully BRANZ APPRAISED insulation products. We have a full range of insulation ratings, from R1.8 through to R3.2. Unlike many other insulation products, Novatherm will keep its loft and provide effective insulation for at least 50 years, and has no added chemicals or irritating fibres.

Novatherm comes as a rolled blanket so it’s easy to install and provides total coverage – no exposed ceiling joists to allow further heat loss. For answers to key questions check out the FAQ or for full details of your options and the performance and specifications, please CONTACT US.

Without thermal insulation, almost as much heat can escape through your home’s floor as through the ceiling. Adding to the problem, a huge amount of moisture can evaporate from the earth. Over time, this damages timber and contributes to health problems, such as persistent colds and coughs, and asthma.

By ‘sealing’ the earth with a polythene sheet, and installing thermal insulation under the floor, the air in your home will be warmer, drier, and healthier.

Energy Options offer you:

• Expert advice
• Home/workplace assessment
• Top quality products, designed to last, designed to perform
• Choice of under-floor insulation systems
• Hassle-free expert installation or supply for DIY
• Installation in existing or new buildings.

Acoustic insulation in interior walls and between-floor ceilings helps to make a home or business environment a lot quieter. (Exterior walls need thermal insulation.)

Acoustic insulation is an ideal way to stop sound from a noisy area spreading to other rooms: for example, the walls between your lounge and bathroom and your bedrooms. In a workplace, it’s well worth installing acoustic insulation in walls between offices or areas with conflicting use such as between meeting rooms and staff room. For multi-level buildings between-floor noise can be dramatically reduced by building-in acoustic insulation.

Energy Options offer you:

• Expert advice
• Home/workplace assessment
• Top quality products designed to last, designed to perform
• Hassle-free expert installation or supply for DIY
• Installation in existing or new buildings.

Novahush insulation

Energy Options are the Central North Island agents for Novahush. This polyester acoustic insulation is made in New Zealand and has a well-proven record of performance.

Novahush is Marshall Day and Uniservices tested. For answers to key questions check out the FAQ.

Energy Options sells and installs a range of energy-efficiency products. To buy or find out more please visit our SHOWROOM or CONTACT US.

Novawrap cylinder cover

Novawrap fits snugly over your hot water cylinder, to prevent heat losses. If your cylinder is warm to the touch, you need one! Our DIY kit includes our own BRANZ CERTIFICATION Novawrap, hot water pipe insulation, all fixings and easy step-by-step DIY installation instructions.

‘Energy Mad’ energy-efficient lighting

With ‘Energy Mad’ Eco Bulb energy-efficient light bulbs you will save power every evening without even trying. Our showroom stocks a range of lights, suitable for everything from lamps and wardrobes to large living areas. They use as little as 20% of the energy of a standard bulb and last around 10,000 hours. Bayonet and screw fittings. Read the CONSUMER REPORT– Energy Mad's Eco Bulbs came out tops for performance and value.

The Rotorua Healthy Homes Steering Committee are now developing Phase II of the project.

Gisborne Project

Energy Options are currently working with the Gisborne District Council to deliver an insulation retrofit project. Co-funded by EECA, Eastland Community Trust, Tairawhiti District Health and Contact Energy for the Gisborne district. Funding is limited but ALL interested residents in the district are encouraged to register their homes by calling 0508 WARMUP (927 687). The project is a multi-year activity which aims to assist all Gisborne district residents to improve their home energy-efficiency.

Energy Options is one of the few accredited Solar Industries Association (SIA) suppliers in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. This means that when we manage the installation of your solar water heating system, not only are you getting expert assistance and quality, high-performing products, but you can also apply for Government assisted finance through us.