South Africa: Energy Efficiency Strategy

The National Strategy lays out the guidelines, goals and means for implementing energy efficient practices nationwide and across all sectors. The key features of the strategy include efficiency standards and labeling for vehicles, appliances and buildings (adopting EU vehicle and appliance standards has been proposed and is under consideration). The Strategy mentions possible fiscal measures in later phases of the plan, including rebates and incentives. It also proposes support of R&D for adaptation of internationally available technology for energy efficiency, but proposes no specific means or budget for this effort. Finally, increasing awarness of the costs and harmful effects of inefficient consumption through education and awareness programs is one way the government hopes to make a difference in public behavior. Fiscal incentives are under consideration, but there is currently no budget for these measures.

Date Implemented: 2005

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

Funding Information: All short-terms measures are low-cost energy efficiency measures because there are other important items on the government’s budget at this point. No specific budget allocations are made in this document. In fact, the government of South Africa has plans to save money with this strategy rather than spending any.

Targets: This national strategy designates a target of 12% improvement in national energy efficiency by 2015

References: Energy Efficiency Strategy of the Republic of South Africa

http://www.dme.gov.za/