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In the industrial sphere, the aim is to provide a profitable investment opportunity to plant owners by identifying areas where
electricity-usage can be optimised and better managed. This involves the implementation of an upgrade strategy that maximises
energy savings through the appropriate use and sizing of energy-efficient lighting, the upgrade of pumps, motors and compressed
air systems, etc. and other related plant efficiency measures.
What are the potential benefits of the programme?
- To reduce demand during peak times and therefore delay the supply of infrastructure capital investment
- To improve the value of electricity service to customers by reducing energy costs - customers can choose from a range of energy
efficient options and benefits financially
- To conserve the environment by reducing emissions and water consumption at power stations
- To support the macro-economic development of economies through job-creation and improved productivity.
Why you should become involved - five questions to industry:
- Are you aware that electricity is a resource that can be managed - and that you can achieve notable savings through energy
efficiency?
- Is energy management an integral part of your strategic plan and the way you do business?
- Do you know how much energy is consumed and how much it costs?
- Do you know which factors have a direct impact on your energy consumption?
- Is your staff energy-conscious and skilled in energy management practices?
Why DSM?
- The more energy we use, the more energy needs to be generated. The result is that more power stations need to be built which will
inevitably result in the consumer having to bear the cost. By using energy wisely, the consumer helps to keep costs down.
- South Africa's coal reserves will not last forever. The growing population rate and accompanying demands on our energy resources
have a severe impact on the country's natural resources.
- The environment will benefit from the efficient use of energy. For example, every kilowatt-hour of electricity saved means one less
kilogram of carbon dioxide generated by the power station and released into the atmosphere.
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