Education
ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME WORKSHOPS
Our team has over 20 years of experience working with energy efficiency experts from all over the world. We love to share our knowledge and have presented many workshops and training sessions to community members and professionals alike.
Free Workshops in Southland
We offer free workshops in Southland that can last anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours. Our workshops cover a variety of topics, including:
- How a home works
- How to heat your home efficiently
- How to identify key issues
- Insulation, heating, moisture management, and electricity
What Previous Participants Have Said
Here is what some of our previous participants have said about our workshops:
“Sumaria provided a really informative workshop for our team. It was great to dispel some myths about healthy homes & learn about the easy fixes we can do to ensure our team are warm and healthy. I would recommend all workplaces provide this session to their staff” Sheree Carey CEO Southland Business Chamber
“So empowered with practical, useful knowledge to improve my environment and save $$$” Pauline Smith Southland Business Chamber
“This workshop was fantastic, it has made me reconsider the way I think about heating, insulation and water usage in my house. I am definitely becoming more conscious of the humidity and temperature inside my house to ensure that I am keeping it as dry and warm as possible. The wee tricks that Sumaria taught us such as the multi layer curtains and tissue on the extractor fan were great!” Larni Farquharson Southland Business Chamber
“Sumaria was fun and informative. I find this is the perfect way for me to learn” Deanna Mortimer Southland Business Chamber
“Great information! We learned a lot about healthy homes and how to make our homes more energy efficient.”
“The workshop was very informative and helpful. I feel more confident in making changes to my home to improve its energy efficiency.”
“The facilitators were knowledgeable and passionate about healthy homes. They made the workshop fun and engaging.”
New Zealand Wide Workshops
We also offer workshops to groups throughout New Zealand. We require a minimum of 10 participants and can provide a complete training package. Please contact us for more information.
Kaupapa Maori Principals
Our training is based on Kaupapa Maori principals, using the HEMI concept. HEMI stands for:
- Heating
- Electricity
- Moisture
- Insulation
Workshop Types
We offer two types of workshops:
- 1.5-hour workshop: Participants receive a digital manual, a printout of the HEMI plan, and a hygrometer with chart.
- 4-hour workshop: Participants receive a printed manual, a printout of the HEMI plan, a hygrometer with chart, and group work on how to implement strategies working with community and whanau.
Venue and Hosting Costs
Organisations are responsible for providing a venue and any hosting costs (e.g., tea and snacks). Travel costs are included within New Zealand.
Please complete the form on our website to register for a workshop.
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