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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Energy Management Systems and Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for South African municipalities booklet
A guide for municipalities on data management and EPCs in public buildings. Additional resources regarding EPCs: RFP EPC poster Video NEA Regulations
11 MBDownloadEnergy Performance Certificate (EPC) poster for municipalities
An informational poster for municipalities on Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). Additional resources regarding EPCs: booklet RFP NEA Regulations Video
2 MBDownloadRequest for Proposals (RFP) for Issuing of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for Municipal buildings
This RFP template can be used by South African municipalities to appoint service providers to obtain EPCs.
58 KBDownloadThe South Africa Buildings Programme
This document shares knowledge on the South African Buildings Programme.
6MBDownloadTomorrow Cities
This thought-provoking video describes the state of South Africa’s cities including energy, transport and housing, and the impacts of climate change (SEA and SEED 2010).
42mbDownloadThe review of the public-private partnership (PPP) uptake by South African municipalities
This report reviews municipal PPPs and identifies challenges inhibiting its uptake in South Africa.
2 MBDownloadEnergy Management Committee Terms of Reference Template
A template Terms of Reference that can use to establish an energy management inter-departmental committee.
45 KBDownloadEnergy Management Policy Template
A template policy that municipalities can use for energy management
80 KBDownloadSALGA Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Strategy Guide Video
This video provides a short description of the SALGA Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Strategy Guide. Full document available here: https://www.cityenergy.org.za/salga-local-government-energy-efficiency-renewable-energy-strategy-guide/.
N/ADownloadJoe Slovo Phase 3 Low Income Housing development: Sustainable Housing Delivery Lessons Learnt document
This report sets out to provide the National Department of Human Settlements (NDHS) with key learnings around the flagship Joe Slovo low income housing Development in Langa, Cape Town. For
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