The Australian & New Zealand Water Heating Association™ (ANZWHA) is the peak body representing the water heating industry in Australia and New Zealand.
ANZWHA was formed in 2024 as the successor to the Australian Water Heating Forum (AWHF), which was a managed forum under the auspices of Australian Industry Group created in 2018.
Our members are a diverse group of manufacturers and suppliers of water heating systems, including electric, gas, solar and heat pump technologies used in both residential and commercial applications.
Water heating is a basic necessity for every household and is critical for the health, safety, amenity and livelihood of consumers and businesses alike. It accounts for around 25% of a home’s energy use and a significant portion of running costs. Depending on the fuel type, water heating can also have a significant impact on a home or business’ carbon footprint.
ANZWHA’s key purposes include:
- working with governments, regulators and other industry stakeholders to develop and advocate for policies, standards and regulations that are practical, workable and safe, and which benefit consumers, industry, the energy grid and the environment;
- promoting the manufacture and sale of high quality, high performing and efficient water heating products and systems, and their compliant and safe installation by licensed and skilled tradespeople;
- encouraging consumer understanding of, and confidence in, water heating products and systems;
- ensuring that water heating, an important Australian and New Zealand industry, remains viable and competitive; and
- sharing information with members about policies, standards and regulations that affect water heating products and installations.