EDI reform consultation Municipal IPP project preparation and procurement manual
The purpose of this Manual is to guide South African municipalities when engaging in the process of designing, preparing, procuring, and implementing a process for…
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Public procurement framework for the municipal procurement
This guide supports South African municipalities in procuring renewable energy projects to reduce costs, enhance resilience, and contribute to a just energy transition aligned with…
Social ownership models in the energy transition: Report for the Presidential Climate Commission
The objective of this study was to undertake an extensive literature review and stakeholder consultations on social ownership models for the energy transition, leading to…
Wholesale market and EDI reform updates and discussion:engaging from a local municipality perspective
Several critical transitions and processes are underway in the South African electricity sector, including the transition to a wholesale electricity market and reforms in municipal…
Electricity pricing and sector reform: A summary of key concepts and strategic
South Africa is undergoing a profound and complex transformation of its electricity sector. This transformation, while aligned with global trends, is intensified by local challenges,…
Synthesis Report on The State of Readiness for the JET in Municipalities
This report evaluates the state of readiness of ten South African municipalities in their journey toward the Just Energy Transition (JET). The analysis is rooted…
Policy to power: Ten actions to deliver green, accessible and secure electricity
South Africa is at a pivotal moment in electricity reform. After more than a century of monopoly control, the country is moving towards a multi-market…
Fostering a just energy transition: A framework for policy design
As the energy transition progresses and the technological, economic and social contexts in which it is embedded evolve, policymakers need to work iteratively, both within…
Community Engagement: A Key Lever For Pursuing & Enabling More Just Outcomes In The Energy Transition In South Africa
This report details the ENGAGE initiative piloted by the Cultiver Group over 18 months in two South African communities, one in the Western Cape (Laingsburg)…