Submission to NERSA_Comments on the MYPD 3 Application
by ALTMAN,M., 2013Centre for Poverty Employment and Growth, Human Sciences Research Council
This paper is a submission to NERSA in respect of the MYPD3. It follows two earlier reports in respect of the MYPD1 & 2 (INSERT LINKS TO INFRA02 AND 04). Altman provides background to the MYPD3, followed by comments and recommendations on the price path, municipal pricing, Eskom’s viability, and the potential impact of the…
read more >>Comment on Eskom’s Proposal for Price Increase in 2008/9
by ALTMAN, M, 2008Centre for Poverty Employment and Growth, Human Sciences Research Council
This is a submission made to NERSA in respect of its MYPD review. Eskom is seeking additional price increases above the 14.2% already approved, that is, a 100% real increase over two years. Altman investigates the potential economic impact of differently distributed pricing or rationing options to reduce peak electricity usage and electricity consumption. She…
read more >>The Impact of Electricity Price Increases and Rationing on the South African Economy: Potential Energy Savings A Review by Sector and a Review of Potential Incentives to Promote Energy Efficiency
by ALTMAN,M., DAVIES, R. and WSP CONSULTING ENGINEERS, 2009Research Report. Centre for Poverty Employment and Growth, Human Sciences Research Council
Altman et al. highlight major developments and influences on energy efficiency in four sectors of the South African economy. The paper also reviews measures for a package of tools that government could use to stimulate energy efficiency in these sectors. These incentive tools could encourage alternative energy investments and promote investment in physical or process…
read more >>Comment on Eskom’s MYPD 2 Proposal
by ALTMAN, M, 2009Centre for Poverty Employment and Growth, Human Sciences Research Council
This is a submission to NERSA (South Africa’s energy regulator) in respect of the MYPD2. Eskom applied to NERSA in respect of the second round of a three-year Multi-Year Price Determination (MYPD2) for the period 2010/11–2012/13. Its initial submission in September 2009 requested a 45% nominal increase in each of the three years. A second…
read more >>The Impact of Electricity Price Increases and Rationing on the South African Economy,
by ALTMAN,M., DAVIES, R. and WSP CONSULTING ENGINEERS, 2008Research Report. Centre for Poverty Employment and Growth, Human Sciences Research Council
Davies assesses the economic impact of electricity cuts on the South African economy. The paper investigates the potential economic impact of differently distributed pricing or rationing options to reduce peak electricity usage and electricity consumption. More specifically, it assesses the economy-wide impact of a reduction in electricity use of up to 10%, differently distributed across…
read more >>Resource-based Technology Innovation in South Africa: Prepaid Metering Technology – Systemic Innovation in the South African Energy Sector
by ILIEV, I. , 2005Human Sciences Research Council report prepared for the Department of Science and Technology by the EEPR Unit October 2005
In1989 Eskom embarked on an ambitious programme for the electrification of over 1 million households in previously disadvantaged communities. The socio economic conditions in these areas made the use of existing technology credit-based metering difficult and expensive: the targeted consumer base generally had no access to banking, postal or other infrastructure, was engaged in the…
read more >>Resource-based Technology Innovation in South Africa: Innovations in South Africa’s Off-grid Concessions Programme
by CLARK, A., 2005Research Report, Employment Growth & Development Initiative, Human Sciences Research Council
Clark reviews South Africa’s off-grid electricity concessions programme, an important component the National Integrated Electrification Programme. This programme was aimed at offering access to photovoltaic solar home systems in deep rural areas, pending the supply of grid electricity throughout the country. It is a case study contribution to the Human Sciences Research Council’s project to…
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