Otago - we're your local one-stop-shop for home energy efficiency

Our Dunedin & Central Otago team
Smart Energy Solutions operates throughout Otago, including Central Otago, led by Brett Allcock, providing FREE home energy assessments to assist homeowners in lowering power bills and creating warmer, drier and healthier homes.
We can recommend which energy efficiency products will have the most impact on your comfort, energy efficiency and electricity bills. We offer a full range of products including ceiling & underfloor insulation, heat pumps, home ventilation systems, heat transfer units, hot water management, solar PV, LED downlights and more for new and existing homes. We'll let you know what fantastic insulation subsidies and other assistance is available to help.

Some Otago homeowners can get FREE warmer, kiwi homes!
Some Otago homeowners may be eligible for 40-100% OFF home insulation as part of EECA's Warmer Kiwi Homes, the Otago Community Trust or Central Lakes Trust's insulation programmes. Eligibility is as follows:
For 100% OFF Insulation* you will need to:
- be living in a home (built pre-2008) in an area identified as low income (NZDI 8-10), or
- have a Community Services Card (CSC) or SuperGold combo card, and
- live in the Dunedin City, Waitaki, Balclutha, Clutha and Owaka regions. Excludes Queenstown-Lakes and Central Otago districts.
For 92% OFF Insulation* you will need to:
- be living in a home (built pre-2008) in an area identified as lower-income (NZDI 8, 9 or 10), OR
- have a Community Services Card (CSC) or SuperGold combo card, and
- live in the Queenstown-Lakes and Central Otago districts and not be eligible for other subsidies.
90% heat pump grants (up to $3,000 inc GST) are available too - subsidy providers vary by region. Please go to the EECA TOOL to find out who can help you with a heat pump grant in your area. If you don't have any luck, please contact us as we have finance options that could help you.
Conditions apply so find out more - contact us today to find out what you're eligible for and get a free no-obligation quote. Call us on 0800 888 766 or register your interest here.
* Homes must be built pre-2008 and be eligible under the EECA Warmer Kiwi Homes programme, usual terms & conditions apply. NZDI - New Zealand Deprivation Index.
To be eligible for 40% OFF Insulation* you will need to:
- be living in a home (built pre-2008) in an area identified as NZDI 5 - 8, and
- live in the Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago districts only. Excludes Dunedin City, Waitaki & Balclutha/Owaka regions. Funding provided by Central Lakes Trust.
* Conditions apply so find out more - contact us today and book your free no-obligation quote. Call us on 0800 888 766 or book here.
Not eligible for any funding?
You can opt for some of these great finance options including:
- Dunedin City Council's Warm Dunedin or Clutha District Council's Warm Homes which lets you put the costs of insulation and/or a heat pump (as long as insulation is done first) on your rates and pay it back over up to 5-10 years;
- Other finance options - our One Smart Energy Account helps homeowners and landlords pay off energy efficient products over 24 months, interest-free; ANZ Interest-Free Loans; Mortgage top-ups; Squirrel Money and Q Card finance also help make it easier to spread the payments.
- Rentals have until July 2020 to include information on their current levels of the 5 Healthy Homes Standards - we can help ensure you comply.
Not sure what you need to make your home more energy efficient?
If you're not sure where to start or what you need, book a FREE Home Energy Plan - it's free advice without obligation so you can make an informed decision on the best energy investments for your home. Contact us today to book a visit from one of our experienced sales advisors to find out more.
Conditions apply so find out more - contact us today and book your free no-obligation quote. Call us on 0800 888 766 or book here.
Need information or a quote?
We give advice and quotes on a range of products to make your house warmer, healthier and more energy efficient. Contact us and our friendly team will be in touch to discuss how we can make improving your property easy.
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Our customers have said...
You guys were great
You guys were great. Good advice and communication up front. Fast and easy installation. Perfect!
Steve, Otago
Customer oriented
SES is true to its brand promise! Smart Energy Solutions is not just providing energy efficient solutions but has smart people who know and do their job well, with a high standard of workmanship and customer oriented in their dealings with clients. Also, please extend our gratitude to the management of EECA, Otago Community Trust and Cozy Kiwi. No words are enough to express our gratitude. Again, thank you!
Glenn & Jem, Dunedin
Everything done to perfection
Their work was very efficient. Everything done to perfection. Very well mannered and everything explained. No mess and that was excellent.
Dorothy, Central Otago
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