The Warmer Kiwi Homes programme now includes heating appliance subsidies for eligible households.
Subsidies are currently available for woodburners, pellet fires and heat pumps. Government covers 80% of the cost of a new heating appliance, up to a maximum of $3,000. In Otago, Cosy Homes Trust will cover 20% up to $300. The total subsidy available is $3300.
There are service providers in place for all three types of heating appliance in Otago.
Subsidies are currently available for woodburners, pellet fires and heat pumps. Government covers 80% of the cost of a new heating appliance, up to a maximum of $3,000. In Otago, Cosy Homes Trust will cover 20% up to $300. The total subsidy available is $3300.
There are service providers in place for all three types of heating appliance in Otago.
Eligibility criteria
There are two different ways to qualify for the subsidies.
Households will be eligible if:
OR
Households will be eligible if:
Some households may be eligible for a heating appliance subsidy for medical reasons even if there is functional heating in the main living room (ie, installing a heatpump when there is a woodburner). Please inquire as these will be special circumstances.
Households will be eligible if:
- the home is owner-occupied (NOT a rental home)
- the home was built before 2008
- the homeowner has either a Community Services Card or a Gold Card with a Community Services Card endorsement
- the living room of the home has either no fixed heating appliance or only a non-functional fixed heating appliance
- in Airzone areas of Otago (Alexandra, Arrowtown, Clyde, Cromwell and Milton) with burner/burning restrictions as per the local air quality authority, Otago Regional Council, older non-compliant burners that are still functional may be eligible for a subsidy under this programme.
- in Airzone areas of Otago (Alexandra, Arrowtown, Clyde, Cromwell and Milton) with burner/burning restrictions as per the local air quality authority, Otago Regional Council, older non-compliant burners that are still functional may be eligible for a subsidy under this programme.
OR
Households will be eligible if:
- the home is owner-occupied (NOT a rental home)
- the home was built before 2008
- the home is located in an area designated by Central Government as eligible for this programme <-- click to check your address
- the living room of the home has either no fixed heating appliance or only a non-functional fixed heating appliance
- in Airzone areas of Otago (Alexandra, Arrowtown, Clyde, Cromwell and Milton) with burner/burning restrictions as per the local air quality authority, Otago Regional Council, older non-compliant burners that are still functional may be eligible for a subsidy under this programme
Some households may be eligible for a heating appliance subsidy for medical reasons even if there is functional heating in the main living room (ie, installing a heatpump when there is a woodburner). Please inquire as these will be special circumstances.
How much are the heating appliance subsidies?
The Government will cover 90% of the cost of a new pellet fire, woodburner or heat pump, up to $3,000. In Otago, Cosy Homes Trust will cover 10% up to $300. The total subsidy available is $3300.
The homewoner will be responsible for any costs in excess of $3300.
In Dunedin City and Clutha District you may be able to spread the balance owed on to your rates:
There are other options to help households meet their 33% balance, including:
The homewoner will be responsible for any costs in excess of $3300.
In Dunedin City and Clutha District you may be able to spread the balance owed on to your rates:
There are other options to help households meet their 33% balance, including:
- Good Shepherd's No-Interest Loans (up to approximately $1,500)
- Good Shepherd's Step UP Low Interest Loans ($1,000 - $5,000)
- ANZ offers interest-free loans to their home mortgage customers for insulation and heat pumps (up to $5,000)
Can I get insulation AND heating subsidies?
YES!
If you are eligible for the heating programme, you will also be eligible for the insulation programme. In Otago, current funding means that eligible households are able to receive 100% subsidised ceiling and underfloor insulation.
Click here to see if you're eligible and for more information on installers.
If you are eligible for the heating programme, you will also be eligible for the insulation programme. In Otago, current funding means that eligible households are able to receive 100% subsidised ceiling and underfloor insulation.
Click here to see if you're eligible and for more information on installers.
Which installer can I use?
You must use one of the Government's approved installers, which currently include:
Woodburners
HeatCo - Otago-wide
Milton Hammer Hardware
Pellet Fires
Otago Pellet Fires - Otago-wide
Heat Pumps
Davies Heat n Cool - Dunedin and Otago-wide
Central Refrigeration - Alexandra and Central Otago
Insulation
Absolute Energy - Otago-wide
SmartEnergy Solutions - Otago-wide
However, you can access the programme directly through Warmer Kiwi Homes, either HERE or ring 0800 749 782.
Woodburners
HeatCo - Otago-wide
Milton Hammer Hardware
Pellet Fires
Otago Pellet Fires - Otago-wide
Heat Pumps
Davies Heat n Cool - Dunedin and Otago-wide
Central Refrigeration - Alexandra and Central Otago
Insulation
Absolute Energy - Otago-wide
SmartEnergy Solutions - Otago-wide
However, you can access the programme directly through Warmer Kiwi Homes, either HERE or ring 0800 749 782.
How do I sign up?
Access to the programme is directly through the Central Government's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority.
There is a registration tool for both heating and insulation found HERE or ring 0800 749 782.
There is a registration tool for both heating and insulation found HERE or ring 0800 749 782.
Not eligible for the Warmer Kiwi Homes insulation subsidy?
Explore other options for financing your insulation and heating upgrades HERE.
Explore other options for financing your insulation and heating upgrades HERE.
