Unlock the Power of EPC (Energy Performance Certificates) for a Sustainable Future Nikhil Naidoo, Zero Accelerated Sustainability Solution Lead at Remote Metering Solutions As we approach the December 2025 deadline, property owners from relevant occupancy classes must obtain and display an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) or face severe penalties, including up to five years in […]
Embracing Low Carbon Buildings for a Sustainable, Cost-Efficient Future By Frikkie Malan, Chief Commercial Officer at Remote Metering Solutions Reducing a building’s carbon footprint is challenging, but the benefits are substantial. Efficient, low-carbon facilities utilise cost-effective solutions to minimise emissions while enhancing health, equity, and lowering operational costs. Property managers and building owners can consider […]
Compliance with EPC regulations made easier with Remote Metering Solutions By Frikkie Malan, Chief Commercial Officer at Remote Metering Solutions The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) extended the energy performance certification (for certain buildings) deadline from December 2022 to December 2025. Property owners who fail to comply with EPC regulations risk facing significant […]
Understanding the impact of the amendment Energy Performance Certificate regulations By Frikkie Malan, head of sustainability at Remote Metering Solutions On 25 November last year, the Department of Mineral Resources (DMRE) gazetted the amendment Energy Performance Certificate regulations for the mandatory and compulsory display and submission of energy performance certificates (EPCs) for buildings. These changes […]
Data: The secret to delivering sustainable energy By Frikkie Malan, head of sustainability at Remote Metering Solutions As more companies move towards reducing their carbon emissions and accomplishing net zero targets, embracing emerging power sources becomes key. For instance, solar and wind solutions have been receiving lots of media attention in recent months as companies […]
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 […]
