IMPROVING LIVES THROUGH DATA ECOSYSTEMS

The estimated consumption of electricity in July 2008 decreased by 0,7% compared with July 2007. Electricity consumed for the three months ending July 2008 decreased by 1,8% compared with the same three months a year ago. In the first seven months of 2008, consumption of electricity was affected by numerous factors that led to reduced levels of consumption, such as load shedding and a continuous drive from Eskom in encouraging users to save on electricity consumption.

Furthermore, the estimated production of electricity in July 2008 decreased by 1,3%  compared with July 2007. The estimated production of electricity during the latest three months ending July 2008 decreased by 2,2% compared with the same period of 2007.