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MainPower Decarbonisation Fund Supports Local Initiatives in NZ

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Sep 8, 2025 — 1 min read

MainPower's Decarbonisation Fund aims to support local organisations, businesses, and individuals in reducing carbon emissions. The fund provides up to $100,000 annually to support projects that contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions across MainPower's network. The selected projects demonstrate a strong alignment with MainPower's goal of 'decarbonising our place' and deliver meaningful environmental and social benefits.

Key Takeaways:

The MainPower Decarbonisation Fund provides up to $100,000 annually to support local organisations, businesses, and individuals in reducing carbon emissions.
Four projects were selected as inaugural recipients of the Decarbonisation Fund, each demonstrating a strong alignment with MainPower's goal of 'decarbonising our place'.
The selected projects include a full LED lighting upgrade for Rangiora High School Nursery School, solar panel installation for Waikuku Beach Surf Lifesaving Club, purchase of an electric vehicle for North Canterbury Mini Bus Trust, and heat pump installation for Loburn School.
The MainPower Decarbonisation Fund will reopen in June next year, while the MainPower Community Fund, which distributes $40,000 twice a year, is currently open for applications.
Recipients of the funded projects included Rangiora High School Nursery School, Waikuku Beach Surf Lifesaving Club, North Canterbury Mini Bus Trust, and Loburn School, each benefiting from a specific project.

Statistics:

$100,000: Maximum annual funding provided by the MainPower Decarbonisation Fund.
4: Number of inaugural project recipients selected for the Decarbonisation Fund.
$7,268.54: Funding provided to Rangiora High School Nursery School for a full LED lighting upgrade.
$19,491: Funding provided to Waikuku Beach Surf Lifesaving Club for solar panel installation.
$48,897.63: Funding provided to North Canterbury Mini Bus Trust for purchasing an electric vehicle.
$23,000: Funding provided to Loburn School for heat pump installation.

Sources:

MainPower, "MainPower Decarbonisation Fund," September 9.
MainPower, "MainPower News," September 9.

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