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Nersa (National Energy Regulator of SA) has finally made their decision on the upcoming Eskom tariff increase for the 2022/2023 year on top of legacy decisions based on previous years. Rather than the 20.5% increase proposed by Eskom, the energy regulator has approved a tariff increase of 9.61%. Although this increase will still have a […]

If you’re wondering how your company can save power during summer, you’re not alone. Across South Africa, summers are often extremely hot. When temperatures rise, it can be a challenge to keep offices cool. Expecting employees to stay productive and focused when they are over-heating is never realistic. Keeping offices cool doesn’t have to mean

The proposed Eskom rate increase has been met with much concern – for good reason. Consumers and businesses alike have voiced their concerns during the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa)’s public hearings on Eskom’s proposed increase of 20.5%.  Eskom is defending the drastic tariff increase, stating that it is due to the cost

In offices and other commercial environments, reducing energy costs is essential. Without any type of energy management in place, it can be all too easy for power bills to end up costing a great deal each month. Luckily, there are some proactive measures that can be put into place to reduce energy costs. Reducing Energy

South Africans are bracing themselves for more loadshedding in 2022. Just how bad are things right now and what can we expect in the year ahead? Sadly, the situation is not looking very positive.  Forecasts done in October and November 2021 predict that things are likely to get worse in the coming months. A BUSINESSTECH

One of the services offered by Energy Management Solutions is utility management. This service provides the best way to manage your electricity costs. This service covers meter readings along with other measures that help you save costs, identify wasted resources and ensure that billing for tenants is handled more efficiently. Keep reading to learn more

Loadshedding in retail environments can have a major impact in numerous ways. Although most larger retailers invest in generators and backup power sources, these can increase costs significantly. Load Shedding schedules are typically hard to plan around, with announcements often made less than an hour before the power goes out. Stages jump from 1 to

Whether you are renting out a property as an investment or managing an entire complex, reducing and managing energy costs is vital. Utility management is a common challenge faced by landlords. When electricity is included within monthly rentals, it can be even more challenging to avoid excessive costs that result in reduced rental income. While

As Eskom continues to disrupt the country with constant power outages, the true cost of load-shedding in South Africa is devastating. Businesses across multiple sectors are affected, from remote workers to restaurants, shops and offices. In the case of smaller establishments, the cost of backup power is running into thousands of Rand. Even larger businesses

The African Energy Indaba will host the continent’s leading energy conference from the 03rd to the 04th of March 2020.