The main purpose of this Act is to ensure an uninterrupted and diverse supply of energy and facilitate effective management of energy demand. It refers to the promotion of energy research and standards, ensuring data collection, optimising supply and demand, and ensuring the health and safety of all people and the environment. It proposes that the Minister must annually review and publish an Integrated Energy Plan and set up the South African National Energy Development Institute focusing on energy efficiency and energy research and development (Government of South Africa, 2008).
