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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

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,