South Africa: National Energy Act

Establishes a National Energy Advisory Committee and a National Energy Database and Information System to assist with monitoring national energy issues and to provide accurate information for the development of national energy plans and strategies. Mandates the establishment of an integrated energy plan every five years that incorporates sustainable development, effective management and use of natural resources and balancing energy supply and demand.  It also charges the Minister with the creation of a program to promote renewable energy technologies, an energy efficiency program, and an energy research and technology development program.

Date Implemented: 2004

Status: Mandatory

References: Draft of the Energy Bill