EECA’s chief executive quits

Andrew Caseley is working with the board to ensure “a seamless transition” to his successor.

Posted on 16 March, 2023

After more than six years as chief executive of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), Andrew Caseley is stepping down from his role at the crown entity.

Elena Trout, who chairs EECA’s board, says: “His dynamic dedication to, and passionate belief in, the people and work of EECA has been without equal.

“I believe that EECA today is a reflection of Andrew’s foresight, energy and ability to build a strong work culture, and to champion among all stakeholders EECA’s purpose of mobilising New Zealanders to be world leaders in clean and clever energy use.”

She adds that under Caseley’s leadership, EECA has developed a clear purpose and strategy. Policy implementation has included putting Warmer Kiwi Homes into practice. This project recently hit 100,000 insulation and heat-pump retrofits.

Then there has been overseeing the roll-out of the public-charging network for electric vehicles resulting in chargers being positioned every 75km on most of the state-highway network.

The major expansion of the government’s investment in Decarbonising Industry Fund, which helps businesses to implement valuable low-emissions projects, has also happened under his watch.

Caseley, who became EECA’s chief executive in January 2017, will remain in the role until at least late June and is working with the board “to ensure a seamless transition” to a new chief executive.

Previously, he was managing director for MWH, a global engineering and environmental consultancy, and CEO of Hawke’s Bay Regional Council for 13 years.