Cape Town calls for power saving

2011-03-23 17:06

Cape Town- Cape Town residents are being urged to cut electricity usage by 25 - 40%, the city said on Wednesday.

"From 2010 to 2013 it's likely that your electricity bill will more than double, or even triple... Saving electricity is about saving hard-earned rands," said Sarah Ward, the city's spokesperson for energy and climate change.

Cape Town home owners would receive flyers with power saving advice in their rates accounts for the next three months, she said.

The installation of energy efficient showerheads, geyser blankets, solar water heating and ceiling insulation are measures which would save electricity and add to the value of the property, Ward said.

Residential consumption was responsible for 43% of Cape Town's total electricity consumption.

- SAPA