49M Business Energy Rating Index gets more support

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49M released the new Business Energy Rating Index for corporates, retail and industrial businesses to encourage energy efficiency among businesses across the country and to contribute towards the development of sustainable business practices.

The 49M Business Energy Rating Index measure the electricity consumption of South African companies in terms of various parameters, the first of which being the usable space (all under roof operations, excluding garages and store rooms as per SANS1544) occupied by the company in its buildings and operations. This provides an indication of the company's energy efficiency, expressed as a function of electricity consumption per square metre of usable space.

By calculating the energy rating of companies and listing them on an energy rating index, it becomes possible to establish trends of efficiency measures within various sectors. The Index can be viewed at business.49M.co.za and requests to participate can also be submitted via the website.