The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) presented its decision regarding Eskom's proposed 26.9% increase in electricity tariffs for municipalities, announcing that the national utility has the green light to raise prices by 5.2% from 1 July 2018.
Cala van der Westhuizen, Head of Marketing and Sales at Energy Partners Home Solutions, a division of Energy Partners and part of the PSG group of companies, comments that the financial burden on consumers in relation to utility tariffs is becoming unsustainable.
According to van der Westhuizen, the average home's electricity spend can be reduced substantially through the use of innovative energy efficiency and alternative energy solutions.
Van der Westhuizen says that a larger installation, which includes a solar photovoltaic system, heat pump, energy storage and energy management system can shrink the home's total monthly energy costs by up to 80%.
Energy Partners Home Solutions offers customised solar solutions, as well as various financing options for consumers. "As a registered financial services provider, many of our clients purchase systems that are financed by us and which they can easily pay off over time," van der Westhuizen concludes.
For a no-obligation consultation with a highly experienced energy consultant, contact Energy Partners Home Solutions on 0861 000 606. For more information, visit www.poweryourself.co.za.