Go Solar . Install a solar geyser, get solar lamps to put outside in the garden and take inside when the lights are out. There is also a solar cellphone charger available. You can put it on your dash board while driving and if you get home and there's no electricity, you can still charge your phone. Get gas . Gas stoves are becoming a popular choice for people who are building a new home or re-doing their kitchen. There's also the portable option: you can buy a camping gas st

Powertime has made a selection of the best mobile apps to use for load-shedding. We'll never let you in the dark! So have a look at our selection, share it to your friends and family, and make load-shedding less painful. #1. Loadshedding > Available on iOS , Android > Supported areas: Eskom direct customers, Johannesburg (City Power) , Cape Town (City of Cape Town), City of Ekurhuleni, Pretoria (City of Tshwane), Nelson Mandela Bay municipality and Durban (eThekwini).

It's almost winter already, the season of all things miserable and cold. But don't get defeated. Here are some ideas to get cosier and warmer while keeping control of your electricity bill. Make sure you get ready! 1# Throw down a rug It helps a lot to insulate the floor and it will to keep your feet from freezing 2# Install drapes to your windows Tight-fitting drapes will help you insulate your home. It works with shades too! Try to find thermal "energy saving" curtains at

Did you know that changing little things in your everyday life might have a big impact on your bills? Sometimes it may be common sense but you may be surprised by the effect of these 9 tips to lower cooling costs in rising heat. So do not use this advice with moderation! 1. New appliance: adopt high efficiency When shopping a new air conditioner, you should rather choose one that carries the Energy Star seal. It means your appliance is using less energy than other and has a h

Lighting our homes accounts for about 25% of our electric bills. It is the third biggest energy user in most homes, after heating and water heating. But it’s probably the easiest area to save in with the new energy-efficient bulbs. USE CFL or LED LIGHTS You can start saving a whopping 70-90% right away by symply screwing in new LED of CFL lights. But between LED and CFL, which is best ? LED lights last longer. LED makes very nice lighting for effect and decorative purposes.

Most modern geysers benefit from a good insulation. However, you can still improve your geyser's energy efficiency by installing a geyser blanket and insulating your pipes. Why insulating / not insulating your geyser and pipes? Insulating your geyser and pipes will allow you to reduce the heat loss and make your water system more efficient. Most modern heaters already have a good insulation as they comply with the SANS 10400-XA regulation and with other international norms wh

Smart meters are a new generation of connected electricity meters linking homes to municipalities and utilities in order to measure and monitor power usage. Some smart meters are directly connected to the utility, while others require a third-party device to enable the utility to access your consumption data Smart metering systems can support various aspects of electricity distribution management, consumption monitoring and electricity billing. They are seen as a way to enhan