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.

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Alleviating Urban Energy Poverty in the Informal Sector: the Role for Local Government

This paper sets out to explore the challenges of energy service delivery in informal settlements through developmental local government approaches. It concludes that these developmental challenges require transformation at multiple levels of government in order to fulfil the constitutional objectives of poverty alleviation and to promote development and growth in South Africa. At the local level, responsive solutions and capacity is required, while at the macro-level, strengthened leadership and enhanced intergovernmental coordination is required to change the status quo. (Wolpe, P. & Reddy, Y., Sustainable Energy Africa, 2012)

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Energising Urban South Africa: Poverty, Sustainability and Future Cities

This paper focuses on the energy dimension of urban sustainable development through three key themes that are central to socially acceptable, resource efficient future cities: 1) the spatial form of cities, 2) transport and 3) electricity provision to informal settlements. (Wolpe P., Reddy, Y. & Euston-Brown, M., 2013)

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Estimating Emissions Associated with Universal Access to Electricity

This paper by Louise Tait and Harald Winkler estimates the electricity demand from the residential sector to 2020 resulting from universal access, would constitute only a small addition to total electricity demand. Furthermore, emissions from the additional electricity consumed by newly connected households would have a negligible impact on South Africa’s emissions profile. (Tait and Winkler, 2012)

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State of Energy in South African Cities 2011

This report produced by the City Energy Support Unit of Sustainable Energy Africa provides an update on the 2006 report. It attempts to contribute to the body of work detailing and documenting city work and the policy arena relating to energy development. (SEA, 2011)

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