At Gateway Theatre of Shopping in KwaZulu-Natal, energy tariffs skyrocket when power consumption exceeds the notified maximum demand (NMD). Since August 2011, however, power consumption has been closely monitored and managed, a move that will save property owners Old Mutual Property (OMP) a considerable amount in energy costs per annum. Gateway is one of [...]
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Eskom honours winners of the Energy Efficient Lighting Design Competition
After months of competition, nail-biting regional finals and intensive examination and appraisal by a panel of expert judges, South Africa’s latest group of energy efficient lighting designers were honoured with a total of R214 000 in prize money for their achievements at the awards breakfast of the 2012 Eskom Energy Efficient Lighting Design Competition held [...]
Voltex ushers in a new era as a collective powerhouse
Voltex, a market leader in the distribution and trade of electrical goods and lighting solutions as well as a member of the Bidvest Group Ltd, celebrated its 2012 Conference at the Indaba Hotel Johannesburg, from the 14th to the 16th of September. The conference was titled “Voltex Plug In” and held a sizeable gathering of [...]
South Africa takes up the energy efficient lighting design challenge
The fact that South Africans are embracing an energy-efficient and planet-conscious lifestyle has been highlighted by the more than 570 entries received from both professional and amateur designers for the 2012 Eskom Energy Efficient Lighting Design Competition. With the introduction of the competition to secondary schools for the first time this year, through and [...]
Save power and money this winter with a heat pump or solar system
South Africa ranks as one of the highest carbon emitters in the world and we are among the globe’s top electrical power consumers. Why’s that a problem? Well, because it makes us one of the most energy inefficient nations on the planet. Not only is this having a negative effect on our environment, but it [...]
Dr Dieter Holm: Eskom eta Awards judge since inception in 1985
Since 1985, Eskom has been rewarding excellence in energy efficiency with their eta Awards. These prestigious awards recognise exceptional effort in the more efficient use of energy by businesses, industry and even individuals, encouraging people all over the country, in whatever capacity, to do their part in contributing to a “greener” world. The independent [...]
SAEE celebrates 10th birthday at Eastern Cape Conference
Prof LJ Grobler, SAEE Board President opened the SAEE Eastern Cape Energy Efficiency Conference in Port Elizabeth on Thursday 19 April 2012. This event, made possible by the generous sponsorship from Eskom, marked the launch of the SAEE Eastern Cape Branch and the 10th Anniversary of the Southern African Energy Efficiency Association (SAEE). The [...]
The impact of geyser timers and low flow showerheads on SWH installations
Eskom has contracted Ellies Renewables, a division of JSE-listed Ellies, to install low flow showerheads and geyser timers to residential households who apply and are within the Ellies installation areas. These showerheads and timers will be provided and installed at no cost to the households. The timers, which reduce the heat and energy losses that [...]
Sika Waterproofing System for Drakensberg Project
Situated in the picturesque mountains of Kwa Zulu Natal’s Drakensberg is Eskom’s Pumped Storage Scheme. Although one of the largest such power stations in the world, generating 1000MW of electricity for the national grid during peak hours, very little is visible to the naked eye as most of its installations are underground. Nearby, however, is [...]
South Africa leads the world towards sound M&V practices
On the 16 of November 2011, delegates to the Southern African Energy Efficiency Convention 2011 (SAEEC2011) were the first to hear that South Africa had been appointed as the chair of the International Standards Organisation (ISO) working group to establish a global measurement and verification (M&V) standard. South Africa is viewed internationally as leaders in [...]
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