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Hot water heat pumps a faster, lower-cost alternative to risky LNG imports
Media Statement from Ecobulb Limited February 17, 2026 An energy efficiency expert is urging the Government to prioritise hot water heat pumps as one immediate and cost-effective response to New Zealand’s energy crisis, backing views in a new report that importing LNG would increase energy prices and expose the country to volatile international markets. A New Zealand Green Building Council report warns that importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) would require significant taxp
Feb 18
Ecobulb backs Grey Power’s call to strengthen Warmer Kiwi Homesand include hot water heat pumps
Media Statement from Ecobulb Limited February 13, 2026 Ecobulb is backing Grey Power’s call for increased funding for the Warmer Kiwi Homes programme — and for the scheme to be expanded to include hot water heat pumps. “Grey Power President Gayle Chambers’ comments on Breakfast TV were right on the money,” says Dr Chris Mardon, managing director of energy efficiency company Ecobulb. Electricity prices are forecast to rise a further 5 percent this year, after increasing 12 per
Feb 17
Heat-pump hot-water heater move for Ecobulb
Adelia Hallett Feb 3, 2026 Energy News Energy-efficient lighting retailer Ecobulb is moving into hot water. The firm is raising capital to expand a diversification into heat pump water heaters, in its home town of Christchurch six months ago. Managing director Chris Mardon says that while the technology has been avaliable for some time, its adoption had been hindered by high costs. He believes that is changing. "A powerful convergence of economics, energy realities and market
Feb 5
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