ENERGY ACCESS
Since 1994 South Africa has introduced many laudable and strong pro-poor policies, notably an impressive electrification and housing programme. We are now 87% electrified compared to 36% in 1996. Despite this, we have not reached the goal of universal access. If the country is to achieve a reduction in energy poverty and reach its goal of 100% electrification, policy and regulatory frameworks, and resources to support energy service delivery and implementation, need to be reviewed.
Energy Access
Since 1994 South Africa has introduced many laudable and strong pro-poor policies, notably an impressive electrification and housing programme. We are now 87% electrified compared to 36% in 1996. Despite this, we have not reached the goal of universal access. If the country is to achieve a reduction in energy poverty and reach its goal of 100% electrification, policy and regulatory frameworks, and resources to support energy service delivery and implementation, need to be reviewed.
FILTER BY TOPIC
FILTER BY DOCUMENT TYPE
FILTER BY DATE
Feasibility Study and Implementation Plan of Alternative Energy Technology Options for Unelectrified Informal Settlements in Gauteng Province
This report assesses the suitability and appropriateness of alternative clean energy technologies to meet the primary household energy requirements of cooking, lighting, water heating and space heating in densely-populated unelectrified informal communities in Gauteng. (Produced by SEA, SED & UCT for Gauteng Province Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, 2015)
1.74MbDownloadState of Energy in South African Cities 2015
This report examines the sustainable energy development path of 18 key cities in South Africa. For the first time, data from over a decade provides the opportunity to track changes and identify possible trends emerging in the sustainable development of cites, particularly the metros (SEA, 2015).
13.42mbDownloadTackling Urban Energy Poverty in South Africa (full report)
This research paper produced by Sustainable Energy Africa considers the challenges and opportunities to energy access at local government level with a particular focus on electrification and issues relating to urban energy poverty. (Sustainable Energy Africa, 2014)
3.68MbDownloadTackling Urban Energy Poverty in South Africa (booklet)
This booklet is a shortened version of a research paper produced by Sustainable Energy Africa considers the challenges and opportunities to energy access at local government level with a particular focus on electrification and issues relating to urban energy poverty. (Sustainable Energy Africa, 2014)
1.97MbDownloadGuideline on Technologies for Reducing Energy Poverty in Low-income Households: Draft
This guideline provides information to municipalities on the suite of options available for the provision of safe, affordable and reliable alternative energy technologies to low-income households, and the suite of appropriate energy-saving technologies. (SALGA, 2014)
5.48MbDownloadWhite Paper on Sustainable Energy for the Western Cape Province
The White Paper on Sustainable Energy is an essential first step to move the Western Cape Province on to a more sustainable path of energy production and use. The vision of the White Paper is to contribute towards affordable energy use for all and to minimise the negative effects of energy usage upon human health development and energy use through efficient practices. (Western Cape Provincial Government)
0.59mbDownloadSALGA Local Government Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Strategy: Municipal Strategy Guide
This guide is aimed at officials in South African local government. The strategy is not prescriptive, but requires that municipalities adopt and adapt the broad strategic direction presented here, towards their own strategy and action plan. (Sustainable Energy Africa for South African Local Government Association, 2014)
1.29mbDownloadSALGA Local Government Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Strategy: Status Quo
This document provides a status quo on energy-related data, policies, programmes and projects in South African local municipalities. This status quo informed the Local Government Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Strategy, which is a separate document. (Sustainable Energy Africa for South African Local Government Association, 2014)
7.17mbDownloadTowards a New Equitable Share Formula for Local Government
A discussion document proposing the new structure of the local government equitable share grant – which is an unconditional grant disbursed to municipalities to support the provision of basic services. (Dept of National Treasury, Dept of Cooperative Governance, SALGA, Stats SA, Financial Fiscal Commission, 2012)
0.88MbDownloadInformal Electrification in South Africa: Experiences, Opportunities and Challenges
An overview of experiences, lessons and challenges with informal electrification in South Africa, drawing primarily on eThekwini and Cape Town’s informal electrification programmes. (Sustainable Energy Africa, 2012)
0.78MbDownload