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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Artificial Intelligence for Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management in Municipal-Owned Buildings in South Africa
This briefing paper explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can significantly improve energy efficiency and demand-side management in South African municipal buildings, offering potential energy savings of 15–30%. It highlights global
4 MBDownloadThe City of Johannesburg tackles Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) through the utilisation of the Expanded Public Works Programme
This case study showcases how the City of Johannesburg leveraged the Expanded Public Works Programme to collect data for Energy Performance Certificates, combining regulatory compliance with youth employment and skills
1 MBDownloadGreen by Design: How the City of Ekurhuleni Embeds Energy Efficiency in Municipal Building Construction
This case study explores how the City of Ekurhuleni institutionalized the Planning Review Committee to embed energy efficiency and sustainability into municipal building projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and promoting green
3 MBDownloadUnlocking Funding: How the City of Cape Town Built a Foundation for Sustainable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects
A case study detailing how the City of Cape Town built institutional capacity and secured diverse funding to implement sustainable energy projects, including energy efficiency retrofits and solar PV.
3 MBDownloadProject Proposal Template
A template guiding municipalities on information needed to develop strong project proposals.
59KBDownloadFunding Urban Energy Efficiency
Summary of funding types available for energy projects and what municipalities need to do to access funding
4MBDownloadWestern Cape Government Energy Programmes – Project Preparation Facility
An overview of the Western Cape’s Project Preparation Facility for energy programmes.
9MBDownloadCity Institutional Enablers to Access Funding Opportunities
Experiences and learnings from the City of Cape Town on successfully funding energy projects.
420KBDownloadLeveraging National Job Creation Programmes: EPWP for EPCs
Case study of how City of Johannesburg was able to utilise the Extended Public Works Programme to undertake data collection needed for Energy Performance Certificates.
2MBDownloadClimate Action Implementation Partnership Between the City of Johannesburg and the City of Copenhagen
Focus areas are energy efficiency and wastewater treatment and buildings using energy management systems.
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