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South Africa’s commercial sector absorbed sharp electricity tariff hikes in 2025, forcing businesses to implement energy-saving measures like power factor correction and improved utility management to keep operational costs manageable. With tariffs set to rise again in a few months, those businesses that did not find ways to minimise their consumption will find themselves at […]

Electricity costs in South Africa keep climbing. In 2026, Eskom’s tariffs will go up again by another 8.8%, followed by an additional 8.8% in 2027. This is almost three times more than the projected consumer inflation rate. What does this mean for your business going forward? To put it simply, if you don’t have a

South Africa’s energy landscape is one of high cost and instability, not to mention high emissions and rising carbon emission levels due to the coal centred energy mix. Therefore, those manufacturers who are able to reduce their energy consumption will not only benefit from lower operational costs but will also improve their environmental impact. Implementing

If you want to reduce your home’s environmental impact, choosing low emission appliances can make a noticeable difference. On top of that, it can help you reduce your monthly energy bill. Once you’ve made sure your power factor has been corrected and your utilities are being properly metered, having your appliances run more efficiently will

Remote Energy Metering Benefits for Large Scale Sites Given the ongoing challenges in South Africa’s energy landscape, it’s become more crucial than ever to be in control of your energy consumption. Knowing precisely what you’re using is the first step towards reducing consumption to reduce costs and your carbon footprint, which is increasingly important for

A power factor system can play a major role in ensuring maximum energy efficiency and reducing your overall energy expenditure, especially when supported by consistent power factor maintenance. To ensure optimal performance, your power factor system needs to be maintained. Here is a power factor system maintenance checklist for easy reference: Inspect the Capacitor Banks

Energy efficient upgrades serve multiple purposes. They reduce overall energy costs, the level of exposure your business has to grid instability, and your business’s carbon footprint. It is important to factor all of these in when calculating your return on investment (ROI). Crucial Measurements Before expending capital on implementing any kind of energy efficiency upgrade,

Manufacturing is an innately energy intensive industry. In a country that is still grappling with an ongoing energy crisis, and with the national energy act guiding a shift toward more responsible energy use, it is more important than ever for such businesses to conduct thorough energy audits and to implement energy saving interventions to minimise

Running a retail business in South Africa is hard work. The last thing you need is to worry about high energy bills eating into your profits. But what if you could cut those costs and put that money back into your business? With Energy Management Solutions, you can. Our remote monitoring solutions give you the

Stay Ahead: The Power of Energy Management As a business owner, you’ve probably already implemented some energy-saving measures. Maybe you switched to LED lighting or adjusted your thermostat settings. But are you still paying more than you should for electricity and water? The truth is, energy management isn’t a “set it and forget it” task.