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Are all households in Christchurch eligible for subsidies or assistance as part of the Clean Heat Project? No, only those households that have a currently usable solid fuel burner or open fire that is in the main living area of the home (providing there is no other fixed heating applia ...
Are you going to ban woodburners and open fires at any stage in the future? From 1 April 2010 residents in Christchurch's Clean Air zone will not be able to use their open fires or solid fuel burners older than 15 years during the winter months. The ba ...
Can I install a wood fire into a new home in Ashburton? Yes, it is possible to install a wood fire in Ashburton as long it is one that is from Environment Canterbury's approved list and meets the current emission standards. ...
Can I install a wood fire into a new home in Rangiora? In the Rangiora Clean Air Zone One there is an existing pollution issue and at times during the winter, Rangiora has poor air quality largely caused by home heating . In order t ...
How can I keep warm with a heat pump or low-emission woodburner that has a lower heat output than my old woodburner? By improving the ceiling and underfloor insulation your house will be easier to heat, so you will find that you only need an appliance with a lower output, which will also mean yo ...
I own a heritage listed house in Rangiora. Will I qualify for an exemption from the ban on open fires and solid fuel burners? If your property is listed in the Schedule included in Chapter Three of the Natural Resource Regional Plan or listed as a category B heritage home in the Waimakariri District Plan ...
If I am in a rental property, what do I do if I have relied in the past on an open fire or old burner as my main source of heat? Landlords are obliged to provide alternative heating and could be liable for a fine if they don’t. In the first instance talk to your landlord and work out an amicable solution if ...
If there are problems with the appliance after they are installed who do we contact? You must contact the contractor first and arrange for them to check the appliance. If there is not a successful resolution at this point please contact Environment Canterbury so t ...
What happens if we sell the house before the Clean Heat Loan has been fully paid? Your loan must be repaid in full as part of your property settlement. Your lawyer will oversee this process. You will not be able to transfer this loan to another property. ...
What will happen if I use my open fire or old woodburner this winter in Christchurch? If you use an open fire or old woodburner between 1 April and 30 September (inclusive) each year from 1 April 2010, you risk a $300 fine every day you offend. After the second off ...
When do I need to stop using my old wood burner or open fire in the Kaiapoi Clean Air Zone? Environment Canterbury's Airplan rules are now operative for Kaiapoi these state the following: that from 1 May 2010 or after a sale of a house whichever comes first you are not ...
Won't electric heating be too expensive to heat my home? If you install sufficient ceiling and underfloor insulation you will find that you will need less heating as you are keeping the heat in better. Ideally a layer of approximately 2 ...

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