International cable manufacturer Aberdare Cables has come out tops in a UK government sponsored energy audit, the Eastern Cape-based company has announced. The company completed the UK-backed Private Sector Energy Efficiency (PSEE) Strategic Energy Management (SEM) audit last month. Rhino Lighting was the successful service provider chosen to undertake the energy audit, as part of the PSEE programme. Following the audit, Aberdare's Port Elizabeth plant has been able to fulfil the … [Read more...] about By just adjusting the air-con, medium-sized retailers can save more than R60K annually
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Renewables the only practical and cost-effective means to address emerging climate crisis
The precarious state of Eskom's finances threatens to hinder the growth of the renewable energy sector in South Africa, just when it is needed most, Steve Sawyer, secretary general of the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) said at the opening of the Windaba in Cape Town on Wednesday. At the same time low oil and coal prices send the wrong kind of signal to consumers, although it does not threaten the renewable energy sector directly, he said. The most recent prices for wind power are 40% … [Read more...] about Renewables the only practical and cost-effective means to address emerging climate crisis
Coega best positioned for Energy – GAS to power solution
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) announced today that energy development from gas in South Africa is entering a ‘golden age,’ and gaining significant momentum. “Energy development from gas is especially important because it will assist the country to meet base-load energy needs between 2020 and 2030. The upside for gas to power projects is its character for relatively shorter gestation period,” said Sandisiwe Ncemane, CDC Energy Manager. The CDC issued a tender notice for an … [Read more...] about Coega best positioned for Energy – GAS to power solution
Russia and SA Nuclear MoU Welcomed
The signing of a nuclear deal between South Africa and Russia has been welcomed by the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) as a boost for the energy sector and an important catalyst for South Africa's economic growth. The organisation believes that the signing of two memoranda of understanding on nuclear power cooperation undertaken by Government, through the Department of Energy, will build on current work on energy projects. Thyspunt, 80 km from the Coega IDZ, is earmarked as a likely … [Read more...] about Russia and SA Nuclear MoU Welcomed
9 Mega Watts of power saved per hour
Summerstrand can breathe a little easier now as those 9 Megawatts of power represents the average electricity consumption of approximately 4 500 households. And Summerstrand just happened to be the suburb used as a comparison by Wayne Brown, General Manager of Manufacturing at CTSA. As part of its continuous drive to reduce energy costs in the face of the ever-increasing price of electricity, Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) has installed a new coal boiler house. This project, initiated … [Read more...] about 9 Mega Watts of power saved per hour
Huge savings as businesses sign up for free energy audits
An energy efficiency project sponsored by the UK government is seeing companies throughout the Eastern Cape reap huge financial rewards from an otherwise costly exercise aimed at reducing their reliance on the strained electricity grid. Eastern Cape-based company Rhino Lighting has been signed up as an auditor for the Private Sector Energy Efficiency (PSEE) project, sponsored by the UK Department for International Development. Rhino Lighting managing director Heather McEwan said several … [Read more...] about Huge savings as businesses sign up for free energy audits
Renewable energy sector boom
On the back of significant growth in its renewable energy business, AfriCoast Engineers SA has developed a sister company to expand its vision. The leading engineering firm announced that new company, AfriCoast Energy, will now be responsible for all future renewable energy projects – particularly wind and solar – while it will also play a key role in guiding AfriCoast Engineers' current basket of renewable energy projects. John McGillivray, former project director at AfriCoast Engineers … [Read more...] about Renewable energy sector boom
Expect a belated Christmas present from the DoE
The Department of Energy on Monday assured South Africans that there will sufficient supply of petrol and diesel this festive season. “As we enter one of the busiest periods in the annual calendar, the Department of Energy takes this opportunity to inform South Africans that the oil companies have provided assurances that petrol and diesel will be available throughout the country,” said the department. The department also expects to announce the third consecutive significant fuel price … [Read more...] about Expect a belated Christmas present from the DoE
Right Eskom, Time to go to War
Cabinet has announced that a war room has been set up with immediate effect to oversee the implementation of a five point plan to address the electricity challenges facing the country. At the last post Cabinet briefing of the year, Minister in Presidency: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, said Cabinet was concerned at the disruptive effect the recent power outages were having on the daily lives of South Africans and its impact on households and businesses across the … [Read more...] about Right Eskom, Time to go to War
Eastern Cape auto sector leads in energy reduction
Speaking at the 3rd Eastern Cape Energy Efficiency Conference in Port Elizabeth, Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape (AIDC EC), Supplier Development Manager Lance Schultz said, "Factors in production and energy costs ranks 4th in the barriers for entry for business in the Eastern Cape. The AIDC EC ensures that energy management and efficiency is integrated across all of our projects, we have had a 85% buy in to our Cleaner Production Programmes from the OEM's, 1st and 2nd tier … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape auto sector leads in energy reduction
Government to address energy constraints
With the need to respond decisively to South Africa's energy constraints, government is in the process of converting the National Nuclear and Energy Executive Coordinating Committee of Cabinet into a committee that will be responsible for the oversight and direction of activities for the energy sector. Delivering the first State of the Nation Address (SONA) following his swearing in as President of the country for a second term, President Jacob Zuma said the country needs to respond … [Read more...] about Government to address energy constraints
The future’s a promissory note; the past a cancelled cheque
I'm struck more and more - when working with clients - by the fact that people's lives are on an ever-increasingly rapid treadmill. I know you know the feeling! How can we become calmer and more productive in the midst of this? So many of the health or weight issues that clients present, stem from this pace of life we've come to call normal. In my experience, there's a yin and yang to everything, including our ability to either expend or create energy. Creating energy Think about your … [Read more...] about The future’s a promissory note; the past a cancelled cheque
More incentives for SA companies to save electricity
The Department of Energy (DoE) has introduced more measures that will incentivise companies to watch their electricity consumption. The DoE today announced the promulgation of Regulations on the Allowance for Energy Efficiency Savings, which will provide tax incentives for energy efficiency improvements made by companies. Briefing reporters, DoE Director-General Nelisiwe Magubane said that the regulations are in terms of section 12L of the Income Tax Act, 1962, which has been amended and … [Read more...] about More incentives for SA companies to save electricity
Lessons from Yoga – Your Choice in Wasting vs Investing Energy
Practicing Yoga in a conscious and present way is a great way to learn more about yourself and how you interact with and respond to life in general. These lessons aren’t always clear as day but when we begin to let go of the preconceived ideas of what we should be doing or look like in a yoga class and just become very aware of ourselves, our bodies and our response to the practice– as its happening in real time – we begin to be able to draw some parallels with how we respond in life outside of … [Read more...] about Lessons from Yoga – Your Choice in Wasting vs Investing Energy
Petrol up by 23 cents
All grades of petrol are set to increase by 23 cents a litre next week, said the Energy Department on Friday. A litre of both Diesel 0.05% Sulphur and Diesel 0.005% Sulphur is set to increase by 36 cents. The wholesale price of illuminating paraffin is set to increase by 41 cents and the single maximum national retail price for illuminating paraffin will increase by 55 cents a litre. The Maximum Retail Price for LPGAS will increase by 43 cents. A litre of petrol will cost R10.77 … [Read more...] about Petrol up by 23 cents
