ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Our cities are high energy consumption nodes in the country. Indications are that without intervention, South African cities’ energy consumption is set to double in the next 20 or so years. This is a challenge, but also a vital opportunity for cities to shift to a more sustainable energy path. The first step is to meet our energy needs with the ‘best’ energy service available: energy efficiency. This includes thermally efficient buildings, efficient water heating and ventilation, efficient industrial motors, community awareness and behaviour changes, as well as new planning approaches to urban development.
Energy Efficiency
Our cities are high energy consumption nodes in the country. Indications are that without intervention, South African cities’ energy consumption is set to double in the next 20 or so years. This is a challenge, but also a vital opportunity for cities to shift to a more sustainable energy path. The first step is to meet our energy needs with the ‘best’ energy service available: energy efficiency. This includes thermally efficient buildings, efficient water heating and ventilation, efficient industrial motors, community awareness and behaviour changes, as well as new planning approaches to urban development.
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SANS 204 Energy Efficiency in Buildings
An easy-to-read article providing an overview of the SANS204 energy standard on energy efficiency in buildings. (Barker, M.)
0.45MbDownloadSANS 10400 XA Guide for Homeowners
This guide, compiled by the Sustainability Institute for Nedbank, gives guidance to homeowners on home design compliance with the SANS 10400-XA Energy Usage in Buildings building regulations. (Sustainability Institute for Nedbank)
2.52MbDownloadSANS 10400 XA Guide for Developers
This guide, compiled by the Sustainability Institute for Nedbank, gives guidance to developers on home design compliance with the SANS 10400-XA Energy Usage in Buildings building regulations. (Sustainability Institute for Nedbank)
2.21MbDownloadSANS 10400 XA Guide for Architects
This guide, compiled by the Sustainability Institute for Nedbank, gives guidance to architects on home design compliance with the SANS 10400-XA Energy Usage in Buildings building regulations. (Sustainability Institute for Nedbank)
2.35MbDownloadMonitoring and Verification Scope of Work (Nelson Mandela Bay)
A Scope of Work document, produced by Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, for the Monitoring and Verification of Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management projects. This document can be used as a template by other municipalities. (Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality)
0.04MbDownloadMonitoring and Verification Scope of Work (Tshwane)
A Scope of Work document, produced by City of Tshwane Municipality, for the Monitoring and Verification of Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management projects. This document can be used as a template by other municipalities. (City of Tshwane)
0.02MbDownloadState of Energy in South African Cities 2020
This 4th edition of the Report features 20 of South Africa’s most energy intensive cities and towns and tracks energy use in cities since 2007, presenting emerging trends in energy efficiency and renewable energy uptake, and examines the governance of transition. (SEA, 2020).
20.42mbDownloadGuide for Energy Savings in Motor-Driven Systems at Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants
This guide provides information on how to reduce energy consumption in wastewater treatment plants, specifically through the maintenance and/or replacement of motors. (GIZ, SALGA, 2020).
0.72MbDownloadGuide for Energy Savings in Motor-Driven Systems at Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants: Posters
This set of three posters accompany the “Guide for Energy Savings in Motor-Driven Systems at Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants”. (GIZ, SALGA, 2020).
0.45MbDownloadA Practical Guideline for Energy Efficiency Audits at Wastewater Treatment Plants
This guideline provides an overview and methodology description of how to perform an energy efficiency audit at a wastewater treatment plant. Two case study audits are also included as examples of how the information in the guideline is applied in practice. (GIZ, SALGA, 2020).
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