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

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

Media Statement from Ecobulb Limited October 20, 2025 Consumers are responding to soaring electricity prices by turning to modern energy-efficient technologies, says energy efficiency expert Dr Chris Mardon, Managing Director of Christchurch-based company Ecobulb. According to Statistics New Zealand, electricity costs rose by 11% in the year to September, the steepest annual increase since 1989. “These increases are significant, and more are expected as Transpower and lines c

Media Statement from Ecobulb Limited August 14, 2025 Bold action is needed to accelerate New Zealand’s transition to cleaner, more...

Media Release 29 April 2025 Genesis and Frank Energy partners with Ecobulb to give away 131,000 LED light bulbs in Auckland Genesis and...

Media Release 9 April 2025 Genesis and Frank Energy partners with Ecobulb to give away 73,000 LED light bulbs in Wellington Genesis and...

Media Release 2 April 2025 Genesis and Frank Energy partners with Ecobulb to give away 19,000 LED light bulbs in Taranaki Genesis and...

April 1, 2025 Energy efficiency will help homes, businesses temper electricity bill shocks starting today Homes and businesses must...

Media Release 26 March 2025 Genesis partners with Ecobulb to give away 13,000 LED light bulbs in Hawke’s Bay Genesis Energy has teamed up...

Media Release 20 March 2025 Genesis partners with Ecobulb to give away 47,000 LED light bulbs in Hamilton Genesis Energy has teamed up...

NEWS RELEASE Sky Stadium to lower emissions and energy consumption as Ecobulb replaces thousands of lights at the venue. 12 December 2024...

NEWS RELEASE New Zealand left behind as Australia invests a further $A500 million in energy efficiency 11 December 2024 New Zealand...

Media Statement from Ecobulb Limited 21 November 2024 ComCom decision puts rocket under energy efficiency Power price hikes and new...

New report spotlights positive impact of energy efficiency on subduing electricity demand, despite growing population, economy. Media...

Media Statement from Ecobulb Limited August 9, 2024 Government must encourage energy efficiency to reduce power prices Energy efficiency...

NEWS RELEASE 30 May 2024 Commerce Commission should choose its “Highly Ambitious” option for Energy Efficiency in its Draft Decision for...

Media release from Ecobulb May 9, 2024 Boost energy efficiency to slash coal imports and high power bills – it’s a no brainer. Energy...

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NEWS RELEASE Successful Ashburton Project Highlights $680 Million Annual Power Saving Opportunity 27 November 2023 Kiwi company Ecobulb’s...