On Saturday, March 30 at 8:30pm local time, millions of people around the world will turn off their lights for one hour to show their steadfast commitment to protecting nature. With fossil fuels accounting for approximately 80% of global energy production, electricity production treads heavily on the environment. The global Earth hour movement aims to raise awareness around the devastating impact of our heavy reliance on power. Given South Africa’s current electricity crisis, with 24 hours of … [Read more...] about Are you ready for Voluntary Loadshedding on Saturday?
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South Africa saved 575 MW of power during Earth Hour
South Africans saved a total 575 MW of electricity - enough electricity to power a city the size of Polokwane - during Earth Hour on Saturday, says Eskom. As part of its support for the Earth Hour campaign, Eskom measured the reduction in electricity used during the hour against typical consumption for this time on an average Saturday evening. Eskom had also switched off non-essential lighting at all its offices around the country, except at strategic facilities for security … [Read more...] about South Africa saved 575 MW of power during Earth Hour
Business by Candlelight
The Business Chamber staff supports Earth Hour and will be switching off this Saturday. The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber believes business plays an important role in ensuring the sustainability of the Earth’s resources. NMBBC have three task teams dedicated to the preservation of natural resources; these include the Chamber’s Renewable Energy Manufacturing, Strategic Resources and Greening Business and the Environment task teams. … [Read more...] about Business by Candlelight
Congrats You Little Earth Hour Power Saving Devils You
Enough electricity to power the City of Mangaung was conserved at the weekend's energy conservation initiative, Earth Hour, Eskom said on Tuesday. South Africans who switched off their electricity between 8.30pm and 9.30pm on Saturday saved 350 MW of power. In 2010, Eskom measured an estimated electricity reduction of approximately 420MW. Earth Hour calls on individuals, business, governments and communities to turn off their lights in support for environmentally sustainable action. … [Read more...] about Congrats You Little Earth Hour Power Saving Devils You
Earth Hour – Turn that computer off and kick back for a whole hour
Get ready to make Eskom smile as you save energy during Earth Hour tomorrow. Held annually on 26 March, Earth Hour started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia when 2.2 million individuals and more than 2,000 businesses turned their lights off for one hour to take a stand against climate change. Only a year later and Earth Hour had become a global sustainability movement with more than 50 million people across 35 countries participating. Global landmarks such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, CN Tower in … [Read more...] about Earth Hour – Turn that computer off and kick back for a whole hour
