Electricity & water crises: Black-out of pre-paid meters looms
MUNICIPALITIES across South Africa are in a race against time to enable residents to update prepaid electricity and water meters before they stop working...
Energy resilience is becoming a business incentive for the City of Cape Town
By Larry Claasen
And lower tariffs could also be on the cards.
THE City of Cape Town's efforts to reduce its dependence on troubled power utility...
Stranded assets? Not so stranded thanks to technology
Associate editor Robin Hayes argues that G2P doesn’t have to mean methane as a fuel; cleaner alternatives are just around the corner.
A major argument...
City wheeling toward energy secure future
On Thursday 4 April 2024, the Mayoral Committee Member for Energy, Councillor Beverley van Reenen, delivered a keynote address at the 3rd Annual Electricity...
Premier assesses Western Cape Government energy interventions
With energy security a major priority of the Western Cape Government (WCG), Premier Alan Winde spent some time this week in Stellenbosch and Saldanha...
10 Ways to slash rising electricity costs
Starting from 1 April 2024, prepaid electricity prices have increased by 12.74%, resulting in an average electricity tariff rise from around R1.84 per kWh...
Eskom applies electricity tariff increase
The price of electricity will increase this week, following Eskom’s implementation of its new electricity tariff of between 12.72% and 12.74%.
This after the National...
Triple win: How Africa’s industrials can decarbonise, lower energy costs and increase reliability all...
Ella Teperi, GM, market & financial analysis, decarbonisation services at Wärtsilä Energy
In African countries, particularly those with a well-developed industrial sector, a significant portion...
Wheeling is coming. And it will change everything
By Larry Claasen
I know it’s hard to believe now but South Africa could very well be in a better position when it comes to...
Crucial step in ending the Eskom monopoly – Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill passed last...
Mr Jacques Moolman, President of the Cape Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
The Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes the groundbreaking news of energy...
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Power and energy efficiency news on Cape Business News (CBN) highlights technological innovations and policy changes aimed at reducing energy consumption. CBN reports on advancements in renewable energy, smart grid technologies, and energy-saving practices, supporting South Africa’s commitment to sustainable energy. This sector’s news is essential for industries looking to improve energy efficiency, reduce costs, and comply with environmental regulations.
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