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Mbombela State of Energy Report 2013

This report presents an energy picture for the Mbombela Local Municipality, for the year 2011, to serve as a baseline document to support the preparation of an energy strategy for the municipality. (2013)

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Analysis of Modal Shift in South Africa: A Qualitative Investigation

This 2013 paper by the CSIR investigated current factors influencing choice of mode as well as factors influencing the choice to shift from one mode to another. The study was conducted in all nine provinces and public participation from high, medium and low income participants from rural, urban and metropolitan areas were sought. (CSIR, 2013)

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A Case for Smarter City Growth: A Strategic Analysis of Cape Town’s Phase 1A BRT System (Cape Town)

This 2013 paper by P. Grey and R. Behrens from the Energy Research Centre (UCT) reports the findings of a research project which undertook to: investigate the potential for underutilisation of the BRT system’s capacity in the short-medium term; and assess the importance of complimentary transport interventions to increase ridership on, and supporting land use interventions to accelerate and incentivise an appropriate land use response to, the MyCiTi Phase 1a system. (Grey & Behrens, 2013)

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Unlocking the Rooftop PV Market in South Africa (Hessequa)

A study to identify opportunities and hurdles towards maximising the uptake of rooftop PV within mid-sized municipalities in the Western Cape. The Hessequa Municipality (Riversdale) was selected as a case study. (Centre of Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies, 2013)

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Making Communities Count

Maximising local benefit potential in South Africas Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme. (Developed by UCT Energy Research Centre for IIED, 2013)

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Guide to HVAC and Lighting Efficiency in Commercial Buildings

This simple guide offers an overview of energy efficiency design and management interventions relating to heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and lighting in the commercial building sector. The information may be applicable to offices, large retail space or public buildings. (Carbon Energy Africa, Sustainable Energy Africa, 2013)

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Cape Town SWH Programme Lessons Learnt 08-10 (Cape Town)

These three amalgamated solar water heater (SWH) Programme documents provide: (1) an explanatory leaflet to assist applicants who wish to become accredited under Cape Town’s Residential SWH Accreditation Programme, (2) an application form to register as an accredited SWH installer, and (3) an accreditation agreement form between the City of Cape Town and an accredited SWH installer

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