May 18, 2013

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The SMART revolution

The Smart Electricity Planning report is a contribution of civil society to the critical discussion about energy choices in South Africa. Launched on 8th May 2013, the smart report is available. Contact info@thegreenconnection.org.za for a copy. SMART critiqued the government’s electricity plan (IRP2010), providing a SMART solution that increased energy efficiency, adding more solar and wind [...]

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May 18, 2013

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Mind The Gap – Oxfam Public Dialogue

OXFAM INVITES YOU TO THE NEXT PUBLIC DIALOGUE  IN THE MIND THE GAP SERIES ON A NEW DISCUSSION PAPER YOU CAN’T EAT ELECTRICITY: HUNGER, INEQUALITY AND LOW CARBON DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA DATE: 28 MAY 2013, 5.30PM VENUE: THE HUMAN RIGHTS CONFERENCE ROOM, OLD FORT CONFERENCE CENTRE, CONSTITUTION HILL, 11 KOTZE STREET, JOHANNESBURG , 2000 [...]

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February 2, 2013

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Smart Electricity workshop hearings and NERSA protest on CTV

Screening of the Smart Electricity workshop, held at AIDC in Cape Town on Friday 11 January will be screened on Tuesday 5th February at 12:30pm. A repeat will be broadcast on Thursday 7th February at 07:00. Don’t miss this programme!!

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January 27, 2013

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Green Times Issue 85

  Energy hikes spell hard times for poorer households  

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January 23, 2013

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Civil Society prepares for NERSA Hearings – Informative documents

The Smart Electricity Workshops Civil society, NGO’s and CBO’s attended workshops in Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg to assist in preparation for the NERSA hearings which will be held countrywide. See relevant and informative documents below for your information. Energy Policy Timeline MYPD Cape Town workshop preparation for NERSA MYPD3 submission – EGI-SA Nov2012 Preparation [...]

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January 16, 2013

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Interesting articles on the NERSA Hearing

EYEWITNESS NEWS ESKOM slammed at public hearing   MONEYWEB NERSA holds SA’s future in its hands  

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