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Energy /Resources

Electrical energy requirements for economic growth

The purpose of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) is to provide insight into how South Africa can deliver the requisite electricity to fuel growth in the economy and do so in a manner which is affordable and ensures South Africa remains internationally competitive. Download the summary of discussions between BUSA and the Department of Energy on the 6^th of August 2010, focusing on a Integrated Resource plan as well as the presentation accompanying these talks.

Climate Change: Riks and Opportunities for the SA Economy

Please find the final report and executive summary on Climate Change Risks and Opportunities for the South African Economy, as developed by the British High Commission, CAMCO and TIPS. The ABC participated in the workshop that laid the foundation for the Report.

Download the final report

Download the executive summary

The ABC recently participated in an International Workshop on the Economic Risks and Opportunities that Climate Change brings to business. The following presentation provides excellent insight in this regard. Download the presentation by clicking here.

Climate Change: A Call to Action for African Leaders

Climate Change is a reality, and will also impact on the agribusiness sector in Africa. Herewith a policy brief entitled ‘Climate Change: A Call to Action for African Leaders’, published by the Africa Progress Panel, African Development Bank, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and the United Nations Environment Programme, for your perusal. Click here to download the policy brief on climate change.

Revision of Regulatory Rules for Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management

NERSA has published the Consultation Paper on - Revision of Regulatory Rules for Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management. The first Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management (EEDSM) Regulatory Rules were published in 2004 with the plan that it shall be reviewed bi-annually. This document will be the first review of EEDSM regulatory Rules since 2004. Energy efficiency and demand-side management has significantly gained in stature in South Africa and has become recognised as one of the most cost-effective ways of meeting the electricity demand and environmental targets.

Copenhagen Outcomes

Click here to download the COP 15 Copenhagen Accord document, dated 18 December 2009.

· • IFAP reported on their position and on the conference. Download the IFAP report by clicking here.

· The Ad Hoc working group on long-term cooperative action under the convention, published their report for the COP. Download the report by clicking here.

· • A joint ministerial statement was released on the establishment of a global research alliance on agricultural greenhouse gasses. Click here to download the statement.

· • A joint statement was released at the conference. The statement is labelled: “Beyond Copenhagen: Agriculture and Forestry are part of the Solution”. Click here to download the statement.

Energy & Fuel

Posted 26-08-2010
The Department of Minerals and Energy announced a decrease of 10 cents per litre in retail price for all grades of petrol. There will be no change in price for diesel 0.05% and a 2 cents increase per litre in wholesale price for diesel 0.005%. The decrease will be effective on 1 September 2010. Please click here to download the press release