Energy Efficiency

Nov 27, 20234 min read

Ahead of COP28, a View from Africa

Ahead of COP28 I heard a radio presenter say, "people are not necessarily seeing the impacts of climate change". This speaks to the...

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Jul 25, 20232 min read

Reevaluating ESG and Carbon Offsets for Effective Climate Mitigation

Recent climate disasters in Europe, North America, Africa, and elsewhere have highlighted the urgent need for effective climate...

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Oct 25, 20222 min read

Why an EPC rating should matter to building tenants

Buildings are about people; they work in them, meet in them, and ultimately spend the majority of their waking lives in them. Therefore,...

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Aug 20, 20222 min read

The EPC Nexus

Section 19(1)(b) of the National Energy Act of 1998 (act no. 34 of 2008) of South Africa requires all public and private buildings with a...

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Jul 15, 20221 min read

EPC IS JUST THE START

Energy performance certificates (EPC) for buildings should be displayed on all private buildings with a net floor area equal or greater...

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Jun 10, 20191 min read

Get More From Your Fuel Efficiency With The Section 12L Tax Incentive

In South Africa, the Section 12L tax incentive provides a tax allowance of 95c/kWh of energy saved. By applying the calorific value...

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Jun 10, 20193 min read

Are There Good Options For Alleviating Your Carbon Tax Bill?

I recently got to thinking about the role carbon offsets play in climate change mitigation and in carbon tax specifically, and here are...

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