Guide to financing municipal energy transitions in South Africa
Municipalities in South Africa are operating within an electricity system that is undergoing a major transition. This transition has serious implications for how municipal electricity infrastructure is financed. As electricity markets evolve, municipal revenue models are changing, particularly as electricity sales become less predictable and new supply arrangements emerge. These shifts affect municipalities’ ability to […]
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 in the objectives of achieving a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy while ensuring social equity and inclusivity. The report synthesises insights from diverse socio-economic and infrastructural contexts, reflecting the challenges and opportunities […]
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 and across borders, to design an ecosystem of policies and institutions that support justice. A just energy transition is not a one-off effort; it is both a process and an […]
Community and social inclusion in RE projects in SA
This policy brief is based on South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), which is implemented at the national level. However, the lessons presented are considered to have potential relevance at the municipal level as well. This resource provides lessons learnt and associated recommendations from South Africa’s efforts to incorporate community development […]
The role of municipalities with the introduction of the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act
The Electricity Regulation Amendment Act (ERAA) marks a transformative shift in South Africa’s energy landscape, aiming to foster a more competitive and decentralised electricity market. It builds on interim reforms introduced since 2021, which initially allowed private generation projects of up to 100 MW without requiring a license from the National Energy Regulator of South […]