regulation
Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency rated buildings have two years to comply in SA
Building owners in South Africa have two years to comply with new building energy regulations, which require formal assessment of their building's energy consumption.
Business and markets
EPRA seeks suitable candidate for Director General position
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) is seeking to recruit a Kenyan citizen to fill the vacancy of Director General.
Asset Maintenance
ECSA says all engineers in SA must have professional registration
The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) elaborates on the importance of professional registration even for international counterparts working, or intending to work, in South Africa.
Energy Efficiency
New lighting regulations in South Africa, have your say
South Africans have until 30 April 2021 to comment on the gazetted specifications for new lighting regulations and general service lamps.
Finance and Policy
NERSA short-changing S.Africans on its electricity division’s activities
“We call on NERSA to reassess the public comment periods on these matters of strong public interest, to provide more realistic consultation,” says Liz McDaid, OUTA’s Parliamentary and Energy Advisor.
Customer Services
Municipalities beware: The power of consent; the lynchpin of PoPIA?
The Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA) has left many South African municipalities uncertain about the boundaries of consent. Here's what they need to know.
Jobs
Africa GreenCo Group announces job opportunities in Zambia
Africa GreenCo Group is looking for four determined individuals who are looking for an exciting work environment in Lusaka, Zambia.
Generation
Tanzania’s Songas gas power project, a successful example of PPP
The Songas gas power project demonstrates that it is a world-class example of a successful Public-Private Partnership (PPP) across Africa.
Finance and Policy
Analysis: Factors affecting the negotiations of corporate PPAs
With a net-metering arrangement, the economics of the PPA transaction would be improved for corporate buyers. This is just one factor that came out of a conversation with industry experts on the CPPA market.
Finance and Policy
South Africa: Ease regulation for municipalities to buy power from IPPs
IPPs are calling for a more conducive regulatory framework that will enable municipalities to procure power directly from them.
