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Home Energy Course

28 July 2026

Have you been wondering how to improve your home's energy efficiency and not sure where to start? EPECentre's free adult education course explains how the energy system works, works through your actual energy use for your own home, and helps you to make a plan to save money and decarbonise. Learn more.

HOW TO APPLY
Solar? Batteries? EV?... Discover the best options for your home

Join our FREE expert-led Home Energy Course and get a better understanding of energy technologies, figure out how best to improve your energy use, and create an energy action plan tailored to your home.

What you'll gain
  • Independent advice from University of Canterbury experts.
  • Clear understanding of energy basics and current technologies.
  • Practical ways to reduce energy demand and improve efficiency.
  • Find out if solar panels, batteries and EVs make sense for your home.
Course details

The in-person course is held at the University of Canterbury Ilam campus. Spaces are limited.

Future courses

The June 2026 course is complete. Please check back again for the next available dates or join the mailing list to hear first about upcoming in-person and online course offerings.

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Home Energy Tool

EPECentre has also developed a Home Energy Tool where you can upload your data to view your energy use profile and simulate adding energy technologies, like solar, battery storage or an EV. 

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