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Escaping Eskom’s Escalations |
Get off to a running start - print out the "DIY Home Recovery Plan" and the "Business Recovery Checklist" on the National Energy Efficiency Campaign website at www.savingenergy.co.za.
Prioritise your resulting action list as follows: -
1. Reduce consumption (just sorting out your geyser will reduce costs hugely in most homes).
2. Consider alternative energy sources to meet your newly-reduced needs. Solar and wind energy are becoming mainstream, and Eskom will help you on the solar energy side with
o Information - see its "Solar Water Heating FAQs"
o Rebates - click the link "8 steps to claiming your rebate"
3. DIY enthusiasts should google for on-line guides like Agree.Net's " Do-It-Yourself Hot Water Guide
Also give Richard Todt a call as he is involved in solar power and electricity cost saving projects... 0828807947
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