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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Sustainable Energy Solutions for South African Local Government: A Practical Guide
This is the third iteration of a practical how-to handbook for local municipalities on the roll-out of sustainable energy measures. The first section focuses on governance and legislation (e.g. mandates, green procurement, institutionalising of sustainable energy concerns, etc.); the second on municipal sustainable energy initiatives (e.g. solar water heating, efficient buildings, sustainable transport, etc.); and the third on macro developments (e.g. smart grids, concentrated solar, ocean energy, etc.). Interactive icons assist in skipping between chapters. (SEA, 2017)
19,95mbDownloadCase Study Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Municipal Buildings (Buffalo City)
This is a case study about Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (BCMM) implemented pilot project to convert a municipal building into an energy efficient one and raising public awareness on the topics of energy efficiency and renewable energy (SALGA, 2017).
(3.11MbDownloadCLEER Tool: Simplifying Greenhouse Gas Calculations
The CLEER Tool is a user-friendly calculator based on internationally-accepted methodologies, enabling users to calculate emissions reduced or avoided from clean energy activities. (USAID SA Low Emissions Development Program, 2017)
0.75MbDownloadHow to include energy efficiency and renewable energy in existing infrastructure grants: Information guide for municipalities
This is a short practical guideline for municipalities on how to use existing grants to finance energy efficiency and renewable energy infrastructure. The guidelines provides guidance and examples of energy efficiency or renewable energy projects for each infrastructure grant (SALGA, GIZ & PDG, 2017).
4.14MbDownloadResource Efficiency Criteria for Development in Cape Town
This document is a reference guide to a large number of policy and legal directives and guidelines that form part of City of Cape Town’s overall sustainability framework related to the built environment. (City of Cape Town, 2016)
1.68MbDownloadGamagara Enforcing Energy Efficiency in New Buildings
This case study explores regulating energy efficiency in all new buildings. It covers the benefits of energy efficiency in buildings to both building owners and the municipality, as well as a short, easy-to-read overview of the SANS 10400-XA requirements. (GIZ, SALGA, 2015)
1.95MbDownloadReview of Best Practise Solar Water Heating Implementation by Local Government
Through a series of interviews with municipal staff, suppliers and installers, this review explores the experience of solar water heater roll-out to low-income households from a municipal perspective, considering the process from pre-installation through to post-installation and maintenance. A set of best practice recommendations are provided. (GIZ, SEA, 2015)
0.51MbDownloadEnergy Efficiency Planning for Local Government: Spreadsheet Tool
An Excel spreadsheet tool that provides a simple analysis of energy savings impacts, capital costs, payback times and emissions savings from the implementation of established efficiency interventions within municipal operations (street and traffic lighting, vehicle fleet, wastewater treatment and bulk water, etc.). (SEA and SACN, 2015)
0.49MbDownloadState of Energy in South African Cities 2015
This report examines the sustainable energy development path of 18 key cities in South Africa. For the first time, data from over a decade provides the opportunity to track changes and identify possible trends emerging in the sustainable development of cites, particularly the metros (SEA, 2015).
13.42mbDownloadRevenue Impact from RE and EE interventions tools – Instructions for Use
This guide contains instructions on how to use the “Solar PV Cost Benefit Analysis Spreadsheet Tool” (in the Renewable Energy section of this website) and the “Impact of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency on Municipal Revenue Spreadsheet Tool.” (Sustainable Energy Africa, 2014)
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