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Energy conservation means using less energy. Turning out lights and taking shorter showers are examples of energy conservation.

Energy efficiency means using less energy while getting more service from your appliances and equipment. You can do this in two ways:

By practicing energy-efficient behaviours like covering pots while cooking and insulating your hot water cylinder.
By choosing to buy products with the best energy rating, such as compact fluorescent lights (which give the same amount of light for less energy) and energy-efficient showerheads (which give you a comfortable shower while using less water).

Find out more about using energy efficiently.
Kids, play 'Stop the Guzzler' and Captain Planet's Energy Conservation Game, and make learning fun.
New Zealand's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) has several projects they run under the Energywise banner. Funding to install home insulation is available for low-income homeowners, middle-income homeowners and landlords with low-income tenants.
Rotorua has its own 'Energy Champion' - contact Kevin McGrath of Power Solutions Ltd.
Free tools and resources are available from Energy Solutions Ltd.
Free energy advice is also available from the Home Energy Advice Centre.
EECA's 'How To Be Energy Efficient' is also a great site - so check it out and save those pennies (while saving the planet).
The Department of Building and Housing outlines new energy efficiency requirements under the New Zealand Building Code.