Clean Heating

Only properties greater than 2 hectares in size, or located in Airzone 2 of the Hastings or Napier Airsheds, can continue to use their existing burners or open fires. However when replacing the burner, it must meet national burner emission limits.

Within the Airshed zones, there are two funding options for assisting people to upgrade, as this is a priority area for reducing air pollution from smoky fires in winter.

Find out how to apply below.

1. Clean Heat Grants

We can provide a one-off grant for replacing a non-compliant fire with a compliant wood burner, gas fire or heater or heatpump. 

Grants are claimed when the fire has been replaced. The grant is either:

• $700 (incl GST) if invoiced by a supplier, who can pass it on to you as a discount or,
• $608 GST exclusive if paid directly to you.

Confirmation from a supplier that the old fire has been removed or decommissioned will be required to qualify for the grant and payments can be made direct in your bank account.

2. Clean Heat Borrowing

Alternatively homeowners can borrow a one off amount at highly competitive rates and pay this back as a rate (we call it a voluntary targeted rate or VTR).

Do I qualify for a clean heat rate?

Yes, if your property falls within the airshed areas (see map below) in Napier or Hastings), you can borrow from HBRC to replace a non-compliant fire with a clean heat source, such as a compliant wood burner, gas heater or fire or heatpump. This must be supplied and installed by an HBRC contracted service provider.

The repayments depend on how much you need to borrow, based on a 3% interest rate. The table below shows an indication of repayments over a 10 year term (borrowings at $250 increments).