Upgrade from gas to electric systems
Switching from gas to efficient electric appliances slashes emissions and power bills, and future-proofs your home, since New Zealand’s grid is mostly renewable and it’s getting cleaner.
Switch to a heat pump for heating
Heating your home accounts for about a third of most household energy bills.
Switch to a heat pump for heating
Heating your home accounts for about a third of most household energy bills.
Switch to a heat pump for heating
Heating your home accounts for about a third of most household energy bills.
Heat pumps are better than gas because they use far less energy to deliver the same heat, cutting costs and emissions while also providing cooling in summer. Auckland also has a goal to phase out gas heating completely by 2050.
| Method | Upfront cost | Annual running cost (avg.) | CO2 Emissions | Health & convenience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat pump | Medium-high | Low | Very-low | Excellent: instant, thermostat, cooling, dry heat |
| Piped natural gas | Medium-high | Medium | High | Good: instant thermostat, produces moisture |
| Modern wood burner | High | Low-medium | Low | Fair: air quality and health impacts, manual effort |
| Electric resistance heater | Low | Very high | Very low | Fair: can be a fire risk, dry air |
| Unflued gas heater | Low | High | High | Poor: releases moisture & pollutants |
Replace gas hot water with a heat pump water heater
Heating your water accounts for nearly one third of an average New Zealand power bill.
Replace gas hot water with a heat pump water heater
Heating your water accounts for nearly one third of an average New Zealand power bill.
Replace gas hot water with a heat pump water heater
Heating your water accounts for nearly one third of an average New Zealand power bill.
Heat pump water heaters use ambient heat to warm water efficiently. Pair with solar for maximum savings, but even without solar, you’ll enjoy being more resilient against increasing energy prices.
Switch to energy efficient appliances in your kitchen and laundry
If it’s time for an upgrade, think about switching your gas stove or old electric oven to an induction cooktop. They’re up to 90% more energy efficient and can boil water faster than electric or gas alternatives.
Switch to energy efficient appliances in your kitchen and laundry
If it’s time for an upgrade, think about switching your gas stove or old electric oven to an induction cooktop. They’re up to 90% more energy efficient and can boil water faster than electric or gas alternatives.
Switch to energy efficient appliances in your kitchen and laundry
If it’s time for an upgrade, think about switching your gas stove or old electric oven to an induction cooktop. They’re up to 90% more energy efficient and can boil water faster than electric or gas alternatives.
Dishwashers, fridges and freezers, washing machines, TVs and screens – all of these use energy and the more energy efficient, the better for your pocket and for the planet.
TOOLS AND RESOURCES
What’s Auckland Council doing to phase out gas?
Winter Gardens in Auckland Domain
We’ve replaced the Winter Gardens gas heating system with an energy efficient pellet heater, reducing carbon emissions by 100 tonnes and cutting operational costs by $25,000 each year. The wood pellets are made in New Zealand from sawdust that would otherwise go to landfill. The ash, rich in phosphorus and nitrogen, is used as fertilizer for the gardens themselves.
Council's latest hot water heat pump projects
- Manurewa War Memorial Park
- Takapuna Pool and Leisure Centre
- Laurie Gibbons Memorial Park
