Energy-efficient appliances and behaviours can go a long way in limiting load shedding. | Fin24
, which was conducted by researchers from the University of Cape Town in partnership with Sanedi and the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, indicated that electrified households consume 17% of the country's total grid electrical energy.
Energy efficiency means that the appliances will use less energy but still maintain the same level of service. Most major appliances like refrigerators, washing machines and stoves come with energy efficiency labelling to better inform consumer choices when making purchases. Energy efficiency prevents wastage - which means more power is available, explains Manamela."Then we will not have as much load shedding as we are having at the moment."
"Some people do it, others do not do it, and they underestimate the impact it has on the national grid," she says., other energy-efficient practices include avoiding kettle overfilling or reheating, using well-fitting pot lids when cooking to conserve energy from stovetops, and only switching on the geyser one or two hours prior to needing hot water.
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