
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): what producers, importers and brand owners must do now
EPR enforcement is tightening in South Africa. Here is who counts as a producer, what the regulations require and the practical steps to get compliant.
Mega Unit Consultancy is an energy services company (ESCo) based in Pretoria. Our team of engineers, certified energy managers, EPC professionals and solar installers helps industry, property owners and public programmes cut energy and water costs and prove the savings.







From the first walk-through to verified savings, one team takes care of it.
Energy audits, ISO 50001 energy management systems and measurement & verification that cut costs and emissions.
Registered EPC professionals to assess, certify and register your building, and improve its rating.
Solar systems installed by our team, with SSEG registration handled with your municipality or Eskom.
Energy baselines and measurement & verification that help you claim the 95c/kWh Section 12L tax deduction.
Water and resource-efficiency assessments that map every flow, find losses and cut costs.
Waste assessments and EPR-aligned strategies that turn waste into opportunity.
We bring together engineers, certified energy managers, EPC professionals, water and waste specialists and solar installers. For larger projects, we draw on a trusted network of specialist associates, so every client gets the right expertise, under one point of contact.

EPR enforcement is tightening in South Africa. Here is who counts as a producer, what the regulations require and the practical steps to get compliant.

Eskom tariffs rose by 8.76% in April 2026 and municipal tariffs by an average of 9.01% in July. Here are five practical steps to keep your costs under control.

Most grid-tied and hybrid solar systems in South Africa must be registered as small-scale embedded generation (SSEG). Here is what the process involves.
“Molebatsi is a hardworking and professional expert. She expresses her knowledge and skills with humility and precision, which makes her a reliable and competent specialist. I recommend her.”
Ndivhuho Raphulu
Director, National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa
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Mega Unit Consultancy helps businesses and public institutions across South Africa use energy, water and materials more efficiently, cut costs and meet their sustainability goals.
Mega Unit Consultancy is a Level 1 B-BBEE, 100% Black women-owned energy and resource-efficiency consultancy based in Pretoria. We help businesses cut energy, water and waste costs and prove the savings.
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