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Expert insights on electricity costs, tariff optimisation, billing errors, and energy management for South African businesses.
Tariff Optimisation
20 May 2026
Demand Charges Explained: The Most Misunderstood Line on Your Electricity Bill
Demand charges (kVA) can make up 30-40% of a commercial electricity bill, yet most business owners don't know what they are or how they're calculated. Here's w…
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Tariff Optimisation
20 May 2026
The Demand Charge Trap: The Line on Your Electricity Bill That's Costing SA Businesses Thousands
Most South African businesses watch their kilowatt-hour consumption closely. Almost none track their maximum demand — the silent cost driver that can inflate a…
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