African Utility Week - 21-24 May

April 2012 News

Facing the current challenges, how do you sustain your business over the short, medium and long term? Find the answers at African Utility Week 2012.

Managing the rising cost of energy and utility services in all sectors has become an important issue. Many fear what the availability and increasing cost of electricity and water will do to their bottom line, while others argue that these issues are a driver for increased efficiency to move forward. The current economic climate is not conducive to large capital outlays; however, increased efficiency can be implemented successfully if done intelligently. Energy saving measures with favourable rebates offer big opportunities and funding is easier to obtain than commonly perceived.

The African Utility Week 2012 is well placed to address the key issues faced by large power users, industries and utilities across South Africa. Find answers to South Africa’s approach to climate change mitigation and adaptation, funding programmes and tax incentives, energy security and efficiency, regulation and policies and much more. The 4-day event will bring together the entire spectrum of Africa’s utility services sector – power, water and waste. Do not miss this opportunity to add your voice to the discussions from 21-24 May at the Expo Centre, Johannesburg.

For more information contact Spintelligent, +27 (0)21 700 3500, [email protected], www.african-utility-week.com

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