Energy Efficiency Lighting Competition
Eskom is holding a competition for innovative designs for energy efficient lights. Send us a picture of your design and we'll feature it on our Blog.
Gary Fahy’s review of household heaters
Dear friends, This month I have investigated a variety of common household heaters in an attempt to evaluate the costs, and more importantly, the resulting CO2 emissions associated with their use. This might have come a little late in the year, with spring on our doorstep, however the same information will apply next winter. First [...]
Gary Fahy’s tip to save water and electricity: fit a water-saving showerhead!
Dear friends, Considering the detrimental effect of pollution on our environment due to electricity production from fossil fuels, as well as the limited supply of fresh water, a device which reduces electricity consumption and water use is an attractive prospect. Water-saving shower and tap fixtures are not a new concept, but for various reasons they [...]
Eric Mair’s Energy 101: Part 9
Part 9 of Eric Mair's Energy 101 Series, exploring building planning and design, using sustainable materials.
Demystifying Renewable Energy: Eric Mair
Dear friends, Eric Mair, from Capstone Renewables, will be hosting a Demystifying Renewable Energy presentation on the 8th of August 2009. This is a 90 minute presentation on what can be and, indeed, is being achieved both in the domestic and utility scale markets with renewable energy resources and technology available today. It is an [...]
Energy 101: Planning and design of buildings
Energy 101: Planning and design of buildings. Bearing in mind the energy efficiency mantra: The cheapest energy is the energy you don’t use (where “cheapest” refers to both finance and environment). The most efficient way to keep your spaces warm in winter and cool in summer is to design and build them with energy [...]