AI Solutions to support demand side energy efficiency

Description

RFx ID: 33486729 Organisation: Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority Open date: Wednesday, 11 February 2026 4:00 PM +13:00 Close date: Friday, 8 May 2026 5:00 PM +12:00 Categories: 12000000 - Chemicals including Bio Chemicals and Gas 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 43000000 - Information Technology Broadcasting and Telecommunications 44000000 - Office Equipment and Accessories and Supplies 48000000 - Service Industry Machinery and Equipment and Supplies 50000000 - Food Beverage and Tobacco Products 52000000 - Domestic Appliances and Supplies and Consumer Electronic Products 55000000 - Published Products 70000000 - Farming and Fishing and Forestry and Wildlife Contracting Services 71000000 - Mining and oil and gas services 72000000 - Building and Facility Construction and Maintenance Services 73000000 - Industrial Production and Manufacturing Services 77000000 - Environmental Services 78000000 - Transportation and Storage and Mail Services 80000000 - Management and Business Professionals and Administrative Services 81000000 - Engineering and Research and Technology Based Services 84000000 - Financial and Insurance Services 86000000 - Education and Training Services 95000000 - Land and Buildings and Structures and Thoroughfares Region: New Zealand Overview: In this RFI the term Solutions refers to products, services or tools to improve energy efficiency or energy productivity that are enhanced or made possible by utilising artificial intelligence techniques. The energy sector is rapidly transforming driven by technological advancements and deployment of renewable energy. Increasing use of AI is one factor helping to drive this change and EECA is seeking information from suppliers of solutions that incorporate artificial intelligence (Solutions) which may help New Zealand achieve its energy efficiency, energy affordability, energy resilience and distributed flexibility goals. EECA is specifically interested in how Solutions can optimise electricity demand and consumption by revolutionising consumer-side energy efficiency and demand management. EECA is seeking current information on Solutions that support commercial and industrial electricity consumers (including consumers that may have on-site electricity generation, such as solar PV, and, or, energy storage) to improve their energy efficiency and energy productivity. The information sought will help it assess the available Solutions that are relevant to energy efficiency and demand management, and to potentially accelerate the use of such innovative solutions by New Zealand businesses. We are interested in Solutions that are more advanced than older rules-based AI tools (i.e. symbolic or notional AI). Specifically, we are seeking information on Solutions which encompass advanced machine learning, deep learning or other advanced AI techniques. These could include utilising models for Predictive AI, Generative AI, Computer vision, physical or embodied AI or Agentic AI. Our focus is on learning about Solutions that can revolutionise efficiency and demand management to deliver increased energy productivity, increased energy affordability and enhance reliability of supply. The information collected through this RFI will support EECA to deliver up to date information on AI products and tools for energy efficiency to New Zealand businesses and potentially design any market intervention programmes to accelerate the uptake of such innovative solutions. The RFI closes Thursday 30 April 2026. More information can be found on EECA’s website - https://www.eeca.govt.nz/about/news-and-corporate/tenders-and-rfps/request-for-information-on-ai-tools-products-or-services/