Communities Voice Frustration Over ESKOM’s Application For A 20.5% Tariff Increase

On Monday, 17 January 2022, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) held online public hearings for comment on ESKOM’s Annual application for an electricity tariff increase. The application for the 20.5% increase is one that is extremely worrying and controversial, as it would disproportionately affect Low-Income Households and Individuals.  This massive increase would [...]

By |2022-01-21T17:57:36+02:00January 21st, 2022|

CFLs – let’s bust the myths!

Gary is exactly the man you want to have on the job of sorting through fact and fiction on any energy-related product. This month he gathered the email queries we’ve had about CFLs for a while and addressed concerned that have been voiced by readers.

By |2017-07-24T12:00:49+02:00October 5th, 2010|

The world we could be living in?

Our last post looked at the world we would like to live in, now we take a look at the world we could find ourselves living in unless we start cutting carbon... today. And a reminder that voting for the Blog Awards closes tomorrow - so please vote for us if you haven't already. Thanks.

By |2017-07-24T12:00:50+02:00September 16th, 2010|

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 [...]

By |2021-07-19T11:22:51+02:00August 30th, 2009|

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 [...]

By |2017-07-24T12:01:05+02:00August 4th, 2009|
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