About Us
Decades of Expertise in Building Services Solutions
Applied Energy is a consulting company working across New Zealand.
We bring decades of experience in the design of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems for buildings, industrial facilities, and campuses — along with specialist expertise in energy planning.
Our work includes energy option studies, heating and cooling feasibility assessments, concept and detailed designs, and procurement support. We pride ourselves on delivering practical, well-informed solutions that help our clients make confident, low-carbon energy decisions.
Our Vision
To be known for thought leadership and creating brilliant environments.
Our Mission
We provide clever solutions that incorporate our expertise, our experience and a good dose of common sense to maximise value and sustainability
Our Purpose
We do this to have happy clients and a happy earth. ‘Using the least to achieve the most’
About Our Logo
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BLUE represents water
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GREEN represents sustainability
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The CURVING ARROWS represent energy flows in Sankey diagrams
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The energy flows interlink in CIRCULAR PATHS to represent connected infrastructure networks, connected sectors and circular resource flows (circular economy) and a variation on our New Zealand Māori ‘Pikorua’ which represents ‘the path of life’ and ‘strong relationships’.
Meet the Team
The team at Applied Energy have got different backgrounds and different skills, but they ALL have also got one thing in common: EXPERIENCE, LOTS OF EXPERIENCE.
Nick
Mechanical engineer, building HVAC designer, passionate wastewater heat recycling advocate and project leader. He brings over 30 years’ experience covering all disciplines and spanning the globe.
Ina
Our backroom powerhouse, looking after data management, programme management and project administration.
Mike
Wastewater guru with over 40 years’ experience leading a city water authority. He led the complete rebuild of Ōtautahi Christchurch city’s water & wastewater networks & treatment plants after the devastating 2011 earthquakes. This experience is unique on a world scale.
Kate
Kate brings a background in strategic business development and business research, with experience from working in NZ, Europe and Hong Kong. She is a strong advocate for renewable energy solutions and has a new-found passion for community energy.
Loyal Sub-Contractors
Bolstering our team are a number of loyal long-term sub-contractors. Currently these sub-contractors include a mix of mechanical design engineers, 3D CAD specialists, infrastructure engineers and GIS specialists.
International Projects
At Applied Energy, we’re proud to serve as ambassadors for innovative energy projects shaping a sustainable future.
We are honoured to support the Low2High project, which is helping 30 high-temperature district heating sites in Lithuania, Poland, and Slovakia integrate low-grade or waste heat technologies. This initiative focuses on methodologies that enable efficient district heating using renewable energy and waste heat.
Additionally, we are the only ambassador outside of Europe for the Act!onHeat project. This groundbreaking initiative accelerates strategic heating and cooling planning across European cities and regions. By engaging municipalities, Act!onHeat delivers tailored support packages, pre-feasibility studies, and financing solutions to enhance the implementation of efficient heating and cooling systems.
Applied Energy director Nick Meeten is also a member of the external advisory board for HeatCraftHP which is a European project addressing the major skills shortage in the heat pump sector. The project develops training tools and workplace-integrated learning programmes to upskill tradespeople and improve the performance and reliability of heat pump systems across Europe.
These partnerships reflect our commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions worldwide.
Discover the Energy Beneath Your Feet
Interested in how wastewater networks can provide sustainable heating and cooling? Our sister division, Applied Energy Planning, specialises in tapping this low-carbon energy source to help cities reduce emissions and lower costs.
Visit our dedicated website to learn more about wastewater heat recycling and how this innovative approach can benefit your community.
Click to expand and see how to recycle this extra energy rather than flush it away.
"To date Christchurch City Council have engaged Nick Meeten to undertake two commissions, both related to using wastewater as a source of thermal energy.
He has undertaken a feasibility study for an aquatic centre, and an energy study and energy mapping study for the whole of Christchurch City.
We have been very happy with the service provided. He has delivered the projects on time and on budget. The advice received is of the highest standard. The deliverables are of a high quality and his communication and cooperation has been excellent.
We intend to continue our working relationship with Nick and Applied Energy Ltd, and have no hesitation in recommending him to others."
Mike Bourke, Senior Planning Engineer, Asset Planning 3 Waters & Waste
Christchurch City Council
