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ENERGY EFFICIENCY PUTS CASH BACK IN YOUR POCKET
Load shedding focussed South Africans on the need to
monitor their electricity consumption and plan efficient
usage and it appears that some people have gone back to
the idea of ‘I’ll just pay’. Recently however, load shedding
threats have resurfaced and rolling blackouts are an everincreasing
possibility, whilst the price of electricity is
likely going to continue to be increased at double-digit
figures for at least the next five years, as Eskom struggles
to recoup its losses.
South Africa relies on coal for about 90% of its energy
input, resulting in a large amount of carbon dioxide
emissions. This pollution, concentrated around the power
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stations mainly in the Mpumalanga area, is not caused by
the power stations alone but by all South Africans, as they
are generating the pollution through their excessive use
of coal-based energy. These emissions contribute to the
changing climate patterns we are now seeing develop in
South Africa – climate change is a reality today, not some
time in the distant future. Every kilogram of coal burnt
releases approximately one kilogram of carbon dioxide.
Our Team
Digitisation saves energy
Digitisation enables buildings to become ‘smart’. Lights only operate when someone is there; air conditioners are central yet create climate zones for differing comfort levels; banks of computers or other machines can be ‘put to sleep’ after a period of non-activity; lifts only switch on lights when called; underground carparks remain dark until movement occurs and so the list goes on.
However, these building management systems (BMS) are not just for the office building; there are smaller versions, available locally, that can be wired into one’s home’s distribution board. These can be used to shut down what the industry refers to as ‘vampire loads’, all the plugs with indicator lights that are not in use but on standby, any appliance using clocks or readouts when not in use; these can be put into ‘sleep’ mode.
Programmes
12L Tax Incentive
The 12L tax incentive offers tax reductions for energy
efficiency in order to combat climate change and
address South Africa’s energy supply security.
Profitable organisations can claim a reduction
on their year-end taxable income from the South
African Revenue Service (SARS), based on verified
energy saved savings during a specific tax year.
Energy Efficiency through Cool Surfaces
The flagship programme is Cool Surfaces, which refers to all materials and technologies used in the construction of the building envelope that passively improve thermal comfort and reduce energy consumption.
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) For Buildings.
Energy Performance Certificate" means a certificate issued by an accredited body in respect of a building in accordance with the South African National Standard SANS 1544: 2014 Energy performance certificates for buildings, published by the South African Bureau of Standards in terms of the Standards Act, 2008 (Act No. 8 of 2008) that indicates the energy performance of that building;