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 [...]
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.
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.
Our Product Observer, Gary Fahy, takes a look at whether turning your geyser off when you are not using it is more energy efficienct than leaving it on all the time.
Read our tips on how to stay green at the games.
Does driving with your radio off save fuel? Do roof racks on your car add to your fuel consumption? We have compiled some tips for saving fuel and cutting carbon by driving more efficiently - when you’re not walking or cycling instead that is.
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.
Today is Earth Day! We've posted some ideas you could do to support the need to protect our fragile planet.
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 [...]
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 [...]
