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.
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.
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.
It is a well-known fact that consumers’ electricity bills increase during winter as we use more energy trying to stay warm. Plus, we spend more time in our heated homes avoiding the icy elements outside.