Bertie Bezuidenhout, Author at Agulhas Utilities Corporation

Transforming Maintenance Management: From Paper to Lifecycle Asset Management

In today’s fast-paced world, efficient asset management is crucial for organizational success. Agulhas Utilities Corporation is at the forefront of this transformation, helping organizations and local governments shift from traditional paper-based maintenance management systems to cutting-edge Lifecycle Asset Management (LAM) systems. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the steps of this transformative journey. […]

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Utilities—Strategic Management, KPIs, and Budgeting

Best Practices / Bertie Bezuidenhout

Effective management of utility services is crucial for maintaining reliability, efficiency, and sustainability. This article, “Utilities—Strategic Management, KPIs, and Budgeting,” is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of strategic management principles tailored to the utilities sector. You will explore key performance indicators (KPIs) essential for monitoring and improving utility operations. Additionally, you will

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Zero-Based Budgeting for Optimal Control

Best Practices / Bertie Bezuidenhout

Budgeting is an essential aspect of financial planning, whether it’s for individuals, organizations, or governments. It’s crucial in managing resources effectively and ensuring that expenditures align with available funds. Among the various budgeting methods, Historically Based Budgeting (HBB) and Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) are the most used approaches. Each method has distinct philosophies, processes, and outcomes,

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Implementing Modern Asset Management Technologies

Evaluation Criteria for Electricity Tariff Increases

Best Practices, Power Quality Matters / Bertie Bezuidenhout

Understanding the criteria for evaluating electricity tariff increases is essential for ensuring fair and equitable pricing within the energy sector. This comprehensive guide covers the key factors that regulators and utility companies consider when assessing proposed tariff adjustments. You will explore the economic, social, and environmental impacts of tariff changes, as well as the methodologies

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Reform of NERSA—A Comprehensive Approach

Power Quality Matters / Bertie Bezuidenhout

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) is entrusted with a vital mandate: overseeing the electricity sector, enforcing national standards, and safeguarding consumer rights. A key aspect of this responsibility is managing customer complaints, particularly those related to poor power quality—a growing concern that can cause significant inconvenience and financial losses. However, NERSA’s ability

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A Call for Urgent Reform in the Electric Power Industry

Power Quality Matters / Bertie Bezuidenhout

Over the past few months, it has become increasingly clear that the Electric Power Industry in South Africa is in dire need of reform. Insights shared through various channels, including emails and LinkedIn discussions, underscore the urgency for a comprehensive overhaul of the regulatory framework governing this vital sector. One of the most crucial steps

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Addressing Ongoing Concerns: The State of My Complaint Against City Power Johannesburg

Best Practices, Power Quality Matters / Bertie Bezuidenhout

I am compelled to bring attention once more to the unresolved and dishearteningly poor service I have experienced with City Power Johannesburg. Despite my formal complaint to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) on April 15, 2024, my concerns have languished without effective resolution. The lack of substantial action to address the significant

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The Challenges in Managing South Africa’s Electricity Sector

Power Quality Consulting, Power Quality Monitoring / Bertie Bezuidenhout

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) stands at a critical crossroads in the nation’s energy landscape. Tasked with overseeing the electricity, piped-gas, and petroleum pipelines sectors, NERSA’s mandate is clear: to ensure a reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy supply for the country. Yet, in the face of South Africa’s deepening electricity crisis, NERSA’s

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Understanding Power Quality: Why It Matters for Your Bottom Line

Power Quality Consulting, Power Quality Monitoring / Bertie Bezuidenhout

For more than a year, I’ve passionately explored and shared insights into the critical issues of power quality and its financial ramifications. I’ve delved into the intricacies of unbalanced network conditions and the substantial costs these imbalances impose on electricity bills. Yet, despite my numerous articles and detailed explanations, the concepts still seem to elude

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Understanding Power Quality and Unbalanced Power Networks

Power Quality Consulting, Power Quality Monitoring / Bertie Bezuidenhout

Please take a moment to review this important document and explore the links within it. Introduction The concept of “power quality” may seem abstract, especially when dealing with an intangible commodity like electricity. However, for commercial and industrial facility managers, it holds significant importance. Good power quality directly impacts productivity and employee safety. Conversely, poor

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