The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) oversees the energy performance of each non-residential building in South Africa via Energy Performance Certificates (EPC). The certification is issued against the SANS 10400 XA:2021 regulation, and there’s an expensive certificate deadline galloping towards building owners in December 2022.  Are you ready for the deadline?  The Purpose […]

While light bulbs on their own are not exactly massive energy sinks when you have a number of them operating in a business at one time, they add up ‒ especially when you have lights that are on all day and, in many cases, exterior lights on at night, which many businesses use for security

Monitoring your energy consumption is very important. Many people simply choose to allow the authorities to read their electricity meter at the end of every month and deliver them with an invoice for the energy used.  However, there are various factors, some universal and some unique to South Africa, that make the monitoring of electricity

South Africa’s energy crisis is not entirely unique, as the rest of the world is also struggling to secure enough energy supply. However, how South Africa is uniquely troubled is that we are almost entirely dependent on a failed state-owned power utility that does not have the money or the resources to keep the lights

Electricity is one of the biggest expenses most businesses have to deal with. There is no avoiding the fact that, as a business, you need to keep the lights on. However, in recent years, the electricity cost has increased significantly. Add to this the increased pressure for companies to reduce their energy consumption owing to

Almost all South Africans are feeling the pinch these days, with increased electrical tariffs, rising fuel prices and exorbitant food costs. It is becoming harder and harder to cut back effectively or even save up for a rainy day. Many of us feel distraught, unsure of how even to tackle the next few months while

As a new property owner, you may have to seriously consider all the ways you can build a greener home. With the current climate changes, ineffective power producers in South Africa and continuous rising tariffs on electricity, it is not only the smart thing to do but also the cheapest.  You may already be inundated

Aiming to be more eco-friendly in businesses and homes makes sense in the world today.  Households may contribute by recycling, implementing energy-efficient light bulbs, and using biodegradable garbage bags. However, these personal contributions can feel redundant without businesses and workplaces not making the same efforts.  Businesses hold the social responsibility to set an example and

Having an energy management system solidified within your organization is crucial.Nowadays, energy costs are exponential, and companies of any size will benefit significantlyfrom implementing an energy-saving plan immediately to reap the benefits now and in thefuture. Moreover, organizations are responsible for acting more consciously regarding theirenvironmental impact. With an energy management system in place, tracking

It’s no secret that the world needs to rethink its approach to sustainability. As underlined at the last COP26 summit, urban development and human activity are causing unprecedented and perhaps permanent damage to our ecosystems, driven by our production of harmful pollutants and excessive energy consumption. But there’s hope, thanks to the age we live