Blog – Creos

Smart Plugs for Smart Home Energy Management

October 10, 2022

Smart plugs have kept up with the continued growth into the 4th industrial revolution, as part of smart home infrastructure. They are becoming a norm in up and coming modern residences. A smart home is a residence that uses internet-connected devices to enable the remote…

7 Ways To Improve Lighting Energy Efficiency

April 28, 2021

Dennis Kariuki

A few weeks ago, we shared some of the specifications you should check when purchasing a light bulb. Well, if you were diligent in following those guidelines in your next purchase, you were able to learn whether your local retailer has been taking advantage of you…

Creos “Power To Earn” Referral Program Launched

March 18, 2021

Dennis Kariuki

Last week, President Uhuru Kenyatta delivered a presser on new COVID-19 guidelines as cases continue to surge. The main contentious issues Kenyan's were eager to note was on curfew rules. This is because there are some industries that really thrive during the night time and many…

CREOS Gets REDAVIA Certification As Local Solar PV Agent

March 10, 2021

Guest

There's always been concern about going solar here in the country with reasons ranging from its too expensive to government is creating too many barriers to access it. Well, there's some great news for commercial and industrial facility owners in Kenya as REDAVIA Gmbh, a…

7 Basic Parameters To Check When Buying Bulbs

January 15, 2021

Dennis

Happy New Year 2021! As we begin a new year, we start it with a lot of rejuvenated hope that things are going to be better. I know we are. In light of that, we continue to illuminate you with the necessary information on how…

3 Essential Ways To Determine If Your Space Is Over-lit/Under-lit

October 28, 2020

Dennis Kariuki

"Did you know that leaving your outdoor verandah bulb on for 12 hours throughout the night for security purposes consumes at least 1 unit of electricity everyday?" I muttered to my friend. "Oh really? In 30 days that's like 30 units just from one bulb! That's…

IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON ENERGY CONSUMPTION ON COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS IN KENYA

August 11, 2020

Dennis

After the first case was announced in March 13th, we started seeing decrease in daytime consumption and before the 1st week was out, there was a 7PM to 5AM curfew imposed from March 20th with a 21-day lock-down. It was during the next 21-day lock-down that…

5 Ways To Make Learning Institutions Resilient During Crisis

August 1, 2020

Dennis

At least 300,000 staff working in private schools have been adversely affected by the effects of the COVID19 pandemic in Kenya according to the CEO Kenya Private Schools Association. But with the recent resumption of learning in schools and institutions of higher education, there's still…