Electrify Business

Learn how to switch to electric vehicles, facilities and equipment, with tools, funding and trusted providers.

Make the shift to clean electricity — from fleets to facilities, equipment and finance.

Cut costs, cut emissions, build your brand as a sustainability minded business and set yourself up for whatever the future has in store.

Why Electrify?

Cut costs: Electric machines and systems can be cheaper to run and maintain.
Buffer your business from fuel and electricity price volatility and supply disruptions.
Cut emissions: Meet customer, supplier and regulatory demands, while doing your bit to tackle climate change.
Build your brand by showing customers and partners your commitment to sustainability.

Find solution providers

Find suppliers to electrify your business

Transport and fleet

Learn how to reduce costs and greenhouse gas emissions from your business’ transport use. This means working with your suppliers and staff to make the switch to hybrids, electric vehicles and even e-bikes, and use them more efficiently. Plus, consider how you can avoid travel, avoid air-freight and buy local.

Right size your fleet - take the NZI EV FleetFit assessment.

Choose the right EV for your business needs - Use QEA's EV guide.

Right size your charging - Check out the NZI EV Fleet Guide.

Solar and battery

Solar electricity can help future proof your business and save money in the long term. Commercial solar systems and battery storage suppliers enable businesses to electrify their operations and generate clean energy on site. Adopting solar and battery storage can help your business reduce reliance on grid electricity, cut operational costs and reduce emissions.

If you own your building check out the QEA step by step solar guide.

If you're renting or leasing check out the QEA solar guide for commercial landlords and tenants.

The business case for electrification

Energy supply and management

Energy management solutions help businesses maximise cost savings, emissions reductions and grid resilience. Suppliers deliver integrated platforms for real-time energy monitoring, system optimisation and predictive analytics - ensuring businesses run at peak efficiency while minimising their environmental impact. Clean electricity could transform your internal operations, making them more efficient and cost-effective.

Get more control and certainty over your business's energy use with the Gen Less energy management guide.

Heating and cooling

Commercial water heating can be a big cost and energy draw.
We can help you find more efficient options to replace outdated appliances like fossil-fuel boilers.

Reduce your energy costs and improve efficiency with a smart heating, ventilation and cooling system for your business, by visiting EECA's website.

Sustainable finance for business

Many New Zealand banks offer business loans for sustainable or energy-efficient projects, often with discounted interest rates.

Loans can help fund things like:

purchasing electric vehicles and smart chargers
upgrading to renewable energy, like solar power systems and batteries
installing energy-efficient appliances and equipment, like LED lighting or hot water heat pumps
improving land and water use, like reforestation and irrigation
finding better ways to manage waste, like sorting and treatment facilities

Sustainable finance options in Aotearoa New Zealand include:

ASB business sustainability loans

ANZ business green loans

BNZ green business loans

Kiwibank sustainable business loans

Westpac sustainable business loans

EECA co-funding and support

Other New Zealand banks or financial institutions may offer sustainable loan options. Chat to your bank to see if they can provide tailored support for your business’s energy-efficient project needs.

As with all big financial decisions, it’s a good idea to get professional advice.