Households use 15% of the City of Cape Town's total energy consumption and 38% of all electricity consumed, according to the city's State of Energy Report. Liquid fuel for transportation comprises half of all the energy used in Cape Town. Energy shortages and increased fuel prices, as well as our country's high carbon footprint is a current issue on everyone's lips. 'This … [Read more...]
Ceiling insulation is the first step in saving energy
This winter many regions of our country once again experienced bitterly cold temperates. Some of us were shivering in un-insulated homes and offices. Cold bodies struggle with compromised immune systems and viral infections have a field day. In the old days we would simply reach for a heater and medicine? But wait, does this make sense? Before we think heating, we need to … [Read more...]