How South Africans can Save Electricity, Money and the Planet

The CBI Astute Range can assist with lowering carbon footprint

The World Economic Forum says that the carbon footprint of homes represents around 20% of all global CO2 emissions, with the residential sector expected to become the most prominent electricity consumer by 2050.

Power Surge Protection or No Claims Say Insurers: How to ensure you’re covered

In 2022, South African short-term insurers reported a 60% increase in claims for destruction to people’s property due to power surges as a consequence of load shedding.

Five Ways to Protect Your Home Against Energy Vampires this Festive Season

CBI Home App available on the App Store and on Google Play

South Africans are getting ready for revenge…revenge travel that is.

SA's Electricity Sector Reforms Need to be Boosted for a Brighter 2023

Dr Andrew Dickson, Executive: Engineering at CBI-electric: low voltage

Not only is load shedding costing South Africa around R 4 billion a day, it is also pushing the country into a technical recession due to quarter-on-quarter economic declines, according to both ABSA and Citibank. To resolve this, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced several reforms in his recently delivered Medium Term Budget Policy Statement.

Meet the Company Making SA Homes Smarter

By 2026, 573.7 million households worldwide will have smart home devices

Making the Heart of the South African Home Smart

By 2026, three million South African households will adopt smart home technologies, up from 1.6 million in 2022

Eskom’s New Proposed Tariff: Could technology help consumers and the national grid?

Eskom recently proposed a revised tariff structure which, if approved by Nersa, will charge residential consumers based on when they use electricity. It serves to manage peak periods by charging customers more for using electricity during these times. As energy charges will be split into peak, standard or off-peak periods, customers could possibly pay more or less, depending on their consumption profile.

Tech to Help South Africa’s Seniors Live Independently

As people get older, hazards abound in most homes and doing simple tasks can seem monumental as a result of deteriorating eyesight, impaired mobility and the risk of falling. While family members and caregivers can provide them with support, ageing adults might feel that this reliance is stripping them of their independence.