City of Cape Town's guide to saving on energy costs

City of Cape Town says households can reduce monthly household bills by taking the power of energy costs into their own hands and making a few tweaks to their utility usage with smart energy use habits.

Eskom’s 18.5% increase has driven up the cost to supply electricity and is impacting households. But according to the City, adopting energy-saving practices will not only save money, it will also help all to live in a more sustainable manner and to contribute to greater energy security.

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The City says it has developed smart energy use habits with no-cost, low-cost and higher investment cost options to suit every pocket that make it possible for everyone to play their part in more efficient usage.

It is possible for residents to save up to 30% with no- and low-cost solutions and as much as 50% if residents also include invest-to-save options like solar water heating or heat pump.

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‘If residents are able to spend money on making smart changes around their home, they are encouraged to consider installing a solar water heater or heat pump among others,’ said City’s MMC for Energy, Councillor Beverley van Reenen.

‘These will cost more upfront but residents could save much more on their monthly costs,’ added van Reenen.

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