Very high temperature heat pump activator initiative - energy efficiency demonstration projects utilising EECA co-funding support - Project Owners

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RFx ID: 33750033 Organisation: Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority Open date: Friday, 20 March 2026 11:30 AM +13:00 Close date: Monday, 20 April 2026 5:00 PM +12:00 Categories: 15000000 - Fuels and Fuel Additives and Lubricants and Anti corrosive Materials 23000000 - Industrial Manufacturing and Processing Machinery and Accessories 26000000 - Power Generation and Distribution Machinery and Accessories 27000000 - Tools and General Machinery 30000000 - Structures and Building and Construction and Manufacturing Components and Supplies 31000000 - Manufacturing Components and Supplies 32000000 - Electronic Components and Supplies 39000000 - Electrical Systems and Lighting and Components and Accessories and Supplies 40000000 - Distribution and Conditioning Systems and Equipment and Components 52000000 - Domestic Appliances and Supplies and Consumer Electronic Products 71000000 - Mining and oil and gas services 72000000 - Building and Facility Construction and Maintenance Services 73000000 - Industrial Production and Manufacturing Services 77000000 - Environmental Services 81000000 - Engineering and Research and Technology Based Services 95000000 - Land and Buildings and Structures and Thoroughfares Region: New Zealand Overview: EECA’s Very High Temperature Heat Pump (VHTHP) Activator demonstration initiative focuses on HTHPs, which supply process heat very efficiently, with conversion efficiencies in the 300% to 500% range. EECA seeks proposals from Project Owners to partner with EECA to develop their New Zealand-based VHTHP projects to supply their above 85oC heat needs instead of using less efficient heat generation methods. Supported VHTHP (including steam heat pump) projects must supply heat demands requiring a minimum of 85oC and are expected to deliver a minimum 150% increased energy efficiency (COP of 1.5). The value of developed projects will be at least $250,000. EECA has approved a budget of $5 million for co-investment though this RFP to support Project Owners contracted by 30 June 2026 to develop and build their projects. We are looking to support VHTHP projects implemented across a range of project sizes and different business sectors. A supplier briefing will be held on Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 11am - please use this link to register to attend this session - https://eeca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ayv3EiZlTZ6NccUD0waEfA