Practical updates from our team on energy, water and waste management, Energy Performance Certificates, the Section 12L tax incentive, solar and SSEG rules, carbon tax, resource efficiency, the circular economy and ESG compliance, written for South African business owners, facility managers and public institutions.
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.
The Energy Performance Certificate deadline has passed and government has set out how it will enforce compliance. Here is what owners of qualifying buildings should do next.
Water and sanitation tariffs keep rising and supply is less reliable. Practical steps to measure, reduce and reuse water on your site.
The Section 12L energy-efficiency tax incentive has been extended to 31 December 2030. Here is how it works and what you need to claim it.
The carbon tax rate rose to R308 per tonne of CO2e in 2026 as phase two began. What changed and how to reduce your exposure.
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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.
Practical updates for South African businesses on electricity tariffs, Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), the Section 12L tax incentive and carbon tax. No spam, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
