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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 keep […]

South Africa’s energy crisis has been one of persistence and constant adjustment. From factories in Ekurhuleni to logistics hubs in Durban, power disruptions and soaring costs have forced businesses across the country to rethink how they consume electricity.  Ever since the onset of load shedding and the ever-rising tariffs, the companies that have stayed ahead

If you have ever operated a large facility in South Africa, then you’re acutely aware of how massive the cost of energy can be and how quickly it can get out of control if you’re not careful.  Power factor correction is one of the most effective ways to avoid unnecessary penalties while also extending the

Most businesses don’t realise how much money is lost between the meter and the machine. Energy waste often hides in plain sight, on bills no one questions, through old equipment running inefficiently, or in a poor power factor that pushes up demand charges without you even realising it’s happening.  A comprehensive utility audit goes beyond

Keeping energy costs under control in 2025 is tougher than ever, especially since Eskom ramped up its tariffs again in April by a whopping 12.74% for direct customers. With your business facing rising tariffs and continued unpredictability of supply, services like power factor correction, remote metering, and utility auditing should already be a key part

Have you noticed your maximum demand charges soaring without any discernible reason? Do you have a power factor system in place? Are you sure it’s working as it should? When was the last time you made sure? If your power factor correction system has gone offline for weeks without anyone noticing, you’re likely to run

It started with a monthly bill that just doesn’t seem to make any sense. Your business suddenly saw its electricity costs jump by thousands of rands, seemingly without any rational reason. You haven’t had a spike in production nor have you had any new equipment installed.  After weeks of back and forth with the utilities,

Smart Metering: Fair Utility Billing for Multi-Tenant Buildings You’re managing a block of flats in Joburg. Although the rent is competitive, the tenants are constantly on your case about high utility bills. The problem is, you don’t have a clear way to show who’s using what. You just divide the monthly bill by the number

Transform Your Office Into an Energy Smart Building You’ve done all you can to make your office building more energy efficient. You’ve had LED lights installed, the aircon is used sparingly, and you try to make sure the staff don’t leave devices running overnight and on weekends. Yet, despite these efforts, your energy costs remain

Smart Ways to Reduce Office Energy Costs in 2025 Every little item in your office contributes to the ever-growing cost of energy consumption. In 2025, electricity prices are at an all-time high and are continuing to rise, putting mounting pressure on businesses to operate more sustainably. This invisible drain on your monthly budget needs to