Case study 7 – Optimizing hot water systems: How one complex cut energy costs with the MyVoltage smart metering solution

A residential complex with eight blocks and a central hot water system faced rising electricity costs and inefficiencies in energy use. Despite having boilers, heat pumps, solar elements, and standard heating elements, only part of the system was working as intended—leading to excessive costs for residents. The challenge An investigation revealed that only two of […]

Case study 6 – How MyVoltage’s smart metering stopped electricity losses in a high-end estate

Even in upscale estates, electricity theft and network losses can cause major financial strain. A high-end estate in Krugersdorp discovered that over 30% of its electricity was unaccounted for—leading to unfair costs for paying residents and revenue losses for estate management. The challenge The estate purchased 100,000 kWh of electricity, but only 70% was billed […]

Case study 5 – Solving gas billing errors: How MyVoltage’s smart metering can recover lost revenue

Accurate utility billing is essential for financial stability, yet many clients unknowingly lose revenue due to incorrect gas metering. Several MyVoltage clients faced ongoing underbilling issues because their LPG gas consumption was measured without accounting for pressure fluctuations, leading to billing discrepancies and financial losses. The challenge LPG gas is measured in cubic meters, but […]

Case study 4 – Fair water billing: How individual meters transformed a Johannesburg complex

Water costs can be a major burden in residential complexes—especially when all residents share charges equally, regardless of actual consumption. In one Johannesburg complex, this system led to overcrowded units consuming up to 80 kiloliters per month, unfairly driving up costs for everyone. The challenge Without individual water meters, residents had no incentive to reduce […]

Case study 3 – MyVoltage detects leaks in a complex and recovers cost

Water leaks are a silent profit killer in residential complexes, often going undetected until they cause financial strain. This was the case for a Centurion complex, where unnoticed leaks led to R40,000–R50,000 in monthly water bills—until MyVoltage stepped in. The challenge Despite high water bills, the complex’s management team couldn’t pinpoint the source of the […]

Case study 2 – MyVoltage uncovers hidden water waste

As a property manager, keeping operational costs low is a top priority. But what happens when unseen inefficiencies drive up water bills without explanation. That’s exactly what residents of Waterfall Estate experienced before turning to MyVoltage for a solution. The challenge Residents were receiving unexpectedly high water bills but couldn’t identify the cause. Their irrigation […]