Why is electricity usage measured in kWh?

Why is electricity usage measured in kWh?

Have you ever wondered why electricity is measured in kWh when all it actually is, is energy? Most people are quite comfortable when it comes to measuring energy in calories or kilojoules (kj), such as when ‘counting calories’ for a new diet or ‘burning kilojoules’ on...
Understanding how your prepaid recovery rate are calculated

Understanding how your prepaid recovery rate are calculated

Understanding how prepaid recovery rates are calculated can sometimes be confusing and many people assume that prepaid rates are the same everywhere. This is usually not the case. Did you know, depending on your location and provider’s pricing model, electricity costs...
How do incline block tariffs work

How do incline block tariffs work

You may have heard about Incline Block Tariffs (IBT) and wondered what it is all about. Incline Block Tariffs (IBT) were invented by Eskom/NERSA as a way to make electricity affordable for those who use little and also discourage consumption. It may seem quite...
Tips for choosing energy-efficient appliances

Tips for choosing energy-efficient appliances

When buying appliances, most people often choose the cheapest ones but this doesn’t necessarily mean it will be the cheapest to use, especially in the long run. Energy efficiency plays an important part in determining the cost of owning and operating a home appliance....
How to safely purchase tokens when you leave your home

How to safely purchase tokens when you leave your home

In our previous blog post, we highlighted the safest ways to purchase tokens for your Citiq Prepaid meter from the comfort of your own home. However, if you have to leave your home for whatever reason and need to top up, Flash shared some excellent tips with us about...
Easy ways to reduce your water usage when working from home

Easy ways to reduce your water usage when working from home

Conserving water is increasingly important these days. Not only is it beneficial for the environment, but it’s also useful for saving money in these challenging economic times. There are many simple, doable ways to reduce your water usage at home, from not...