Commercial Load Management (CLM)

Eskom DSM Programme Implementation & Solar Carport Solutions

Executive Summary

Elup Services is a 100% black-owned, Level 1 B-BBEE energy services company specializing in Commercial Load Management (CLM) under Eskom's Demand Side Management (DSM) programme.

We design and implement projects that shift electrical load away from Eskom's constrained evening peak periods across:

  • Residential complexes
  • Industrial facilities
  • Commercial buildings
  • Agricultural operations

Sector-Specific CLM Solutions

Residential

  • Bulk geyser controllers for complexes
  • Smart geyser devices for individual flats
  • Evening peak load reduction

Industrial

  • Staggered scheduling of motors/pumps
  • Thermal storage (chillers, cold rooms)
  • Process load shifting

Commercial

  • Smart HVAC scheduling
  • Lighting control systems
  • Solar carport integration

Agricultural

  • Irrigation pump scheduling
  • Cold storage temperature cycling
  • Load shift optimization

Solar Carport Solutions

Engineering & Construction

  • In-house civil and structural design capability
  • Compliance with SANS 10160 standards
  • Turnkey project management from design to commissioning
  • High-quality material sourcing and fabrication

Key Features

  • Solar-ready steel structures
  • Roof-integrated mounting systems
  • Electrical integration with CLM systems
  • End-to-end quality assurance

Looking for Water & Electricity Sub-Metering?

In addition to CLM, we deliver fully integrated, end-to-end smart sub-metering solutions across cold water, hot water, and electricity management. Operating on secure STS prepayment architecture, our turnkey infrastructure eliminates utility default risks, streamlines cash flow, and removes upfront capital barriers for property owners, developers, and estate managers.

Client Benefits

Zero Capital Investment

CLM projects are fully funded through Eskom incentives, requiring no upfront costs from clients.

Immediate Savings

Reduced electricity costs from day one through optimized load management.

Enhanced Sustainability

Reduce your carbon footprint and improve ESG credentials through efficient energy management.

Grid Stability Contribution

Participate in national energy security efforts by reducing strain during peak periods.