Peak demand times can be seen to be when the majority of South Africans are preparing morning and evening meals and this is further exacerbated during the winter months when the need for warmth becomes paramount.

Currently, outside of electricity, much focus is being placed on Wind and Solar as alternative energy sources. However, LPGas is a 'here and now' energy which does not require research and/or development. It is available and has proven itself, internationally, for many years. In fact, it's often the fuel of choice for cooking, water and space heating.

Presented by Dennis Herold Chief Executive Officer LPGas Safety Association

Dennis Herold has been the Chief Executive Officer of the LPGas Safety Association for the past eighteen months.

During that time some significant changes have taken place, not least of which has been a significant increase in demand for the product and the Department of Energy's decision to cap the retail price of LPGas for domestic consumption.

After receiving secondary school in England, Dennis travelled extensively in Europe as well as Zimbabwe and Zambia. On returning to SA, Dennis studied law at the University of Natal and served his articles in Pretoria. He has a Management Diploma from the Gordon Institute of Business Studies, and sits as a Non-executive Director on the Board of the South African Qualification and Certification Committee for Gas.

Since joining the LPGas Safety Association, Dennis has focussed on encouraging 'Best Business Practises' throughout the industry and is focussed on promoting the sage use of LPGas as an ideal alternative energy carrier. Often viewed as the best kept secret, Dennis believes that LPGas has a significant role to play in the energy efficiency mix.