The extension of the EPC deadline means that EPCs are here to stay On 25 November, the DMRE announced a 3-year extension of the EPC deadline, from 7 December this year to 7 December 2025. The property market welcomed this announcement as no more than 600 buildings were certified in the first two years since […]
Time for EPC compliance is running out “Time for EPC compliance is running out, but we can help you.” That in a nutshell is Remote Metering Solutions (RMS) EPC Inspection Body’s message to the thousands of property owners that haven’t yet taken any measures to obtain energy performance certificates (EPCs) for their buildings. An EPC […]
Net Zero Carbon Buildings: Understanding the road to zero-carbon-ready buildings By Frikkie Malan, head of sustainability at Remote Metering Solutions According to the IEA (International Energy Agency), building operations, which include electrical and HVAC systems, contribute approximately 30% to greenhouse gas emissions globally. It is therefore imperative for South African property owners to adopt a […]
RMS supports SAPOA industry event Remote Metering Solutions (RMS), the largest privately-owned South African utilities network manager, has announced its participation as one of the headline sponsors of the upcoming SAPOA (South African Property Owners Association) Annual Convention and Property Networking event taking place at Sun City Resort from 28 to 30 September. This year’s […]
The significance of obtaining an EPC for a ‘place of instruction’The December 2022 deadline for compliance with energy performance certification regulations is just four months away. According to the regulations for the ‘mandatory display and submission of energy performance certificates for buildings’ (gazetted in December 2020), ‘places of instruction’ is one of the building occupancy […]
Making sport stadiums EPC-compliant in South-AfricaThe EPC regulations published in December 2020 mandate the display of an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for all sport facilities such as stadiums larger than 1 000m2 (if they are state-owned) or 2 000m2 (if they are privately-owned). With the December 2022 deadline for compliance with the regulations looming, owners […]
The significance of an EPC inspection bodyBy Frikkie Malan, head of sustainability at Remote Metering SolutionsEnergy Performance Certificates (EPCs), which display the energy performance of buildings, may only be issued by SANAS-accredited energy performance certification inspection bodies. This ensures compliance with relevant standards and provides assurance of the qualifications, training, and experience of the personnel […]
Optimising a building’s energy consumption through data analysis By Frikkie Malan, head of sustainability at Remote Metering Solutions According to various sources, up to 30% of the total energy consumption of a building can be attributed to heating, ventilation, and cooling. One of the most effective ways of optimising these involves having access to the […]
Measuring the EPC rating of a building By Frikkie Malan, head of sustainability at Remote Metering Solutions As the name suggests, an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a measure of the energy efficiency performance of a building. And while it is still too early to judge its impact (deadline for certification is December this year), […]
Rethinking energy usage in SA By Frikkie Malan, head of sustainability at Remote Metering Solutions South Africans are all too aware of the ongoing electricity supply issues facing the country. The deteriorating electrical generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure is cause for significant concern. Adding to this are the ongoing climate-related discussions around the long-term viability […]
