What Climate Action can our community take?

Community greenhouse gas emissions

See here (3MB PDF) the Community Greenhouse gas emissions inventories for Nelson for the FY18/19 and FY 19/20 and a video here showing how the report was developed.

• During FY 18/19 reporting period Nelson’s total gross GHG community emissions were 367,257 tCO₂e, which equates to 6.9 tCO₂e/person.
• During FY 19/20 reporting period the Nelson region emitted a total gross 330,980 tCO₂e, which equates to 6.1                  tCO₂e/person

• Transport (e.g. road and air travel) was the largest GHG community emission emitting sector for FY 19/20, producing 61.1% of Nelson’s total gross GHG emissions, with petrol and diesel use contributing to 86% of the Transport sector’s GHG emissions. Petrol and diesel transport GHG emissions can be broken down into: 
  • On-road transport uses of petrol and diesel produced 46.9% of Nelson’s total gross GHG emissions. This consists of all standard transport vehicles used on roads (e.g. cars, trucks, buses, etc.)
  • off-road transport uses of petrol and diesel produced 6.1% of Nelson’s total gross GHG emissions. This consists of all fuel used for the movement of machinery and vehicles off-roads (e.g. within agriculture, construction and industry).

• Stationary Energy (i.e. non-transport energy use) was the second largest GHG emission emitting sector for FY 19/20, producing 14.3% of Nelson’s total gross GHG emissions, with electricity consumed (including associated electricity transmission and distribution losses) contributing to 50% of the Stationary Energy sector’s GHG emissions.

Warmer Kiwi Homes Programme & Warmer Healthier Homes Trust

“Warmer Kiwi Homes” is a Government-funded programme offering insulation that aims to make homes warmer, drier and healthier. EECA provides 80%-90% of the cost of insulation for homes that comply with certain criteria. A local Trust called “Warmer Healthier Homes Te Tauihu Charitable Trust” (WHH) can issue top-ups to cover the remaining cost (up to 100%) for eligible residents and Community Services card holders.

What is the criteria?

• homeowner permanently occupies the home; and 
• the home was built before the year 2008; and 
• the home does not have adequate insulation; and
• the homeowner has a Community Services Card or SuperGold combo card, OR the home is in an area identified as lower-income. 

Who are the local suppliers?

Currently there are two EECA preferred providers that offer the government grant. Please contact:

• Premier Insulation www.premierinsulation.co.nz
• Absolute Energy www.absoluteenergy.co.nz

If you are looking to get the 100% cover, the Warmer Healthier Homes Te Tauihu Charitable Trust has selected Absolute Energy www.absoluteenergy.co.nz as their preferred supplier.

What are the benefits:

• WHH is improving the overall standard of the regions’ properties and improving residents’ health in those communities by retrofitting insulation into existing homes;
• The programme supports residents in the Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough regions to have improved living environments;
• The programme assists homeowners and community members most in need to improve insulation measures, heating effectiveness, and overall energy efficiency of their homes,
• The positive effects of improved insulation in homes are:
  • Reductions in energy, decreasing our overall household carbon footprint and resulting in lower electricity bills.
  • Reduced incidence of respiratory illness (such as colds, flu, asthma).
  • Fewer hospitalisations and doctors’ visits.
  • Fewer days off work and out of school.

How would I know if I qualify for the EECA government grant?

Check your eligibility for the EECA grant here.

How would I know if I qualify for the top up from the local Trust?

See the table below to understand how much you will be covered by the EECA government grant and by the local Trust. You can check your area here

Nelson Tasman Climate Forum

As part of our Long Term Plan (2021-31) Nelson City Council is supporting the Nelson Tasman Climate Forum with $100,000 of funding each year for the first three years of the LTP. The Nelson Tasman Climate Forum is a community-led initiative open to everyone. They’ve produced a Climate Action Book which is filled with practical ways to lower your carbon footprint, such as taking broken household items to a Repair Cafe as this video shows.

Car Share Operation Policy

Car share schemes provide members with convenient access to vehicles which are
available to rent by the hour. These rental vehicles are available 24/7 to members, and
are often parked on the street or in public car parks.

Car Share Operation Policy (942KB PDF)