ENERGY EFFICIENCY
WHY DO WE NEED AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY STRATEGY?
Energy Efficiency has become recognised world-wide
as the most important cost-effective way of meeting the demands of sustainable
development
Climate Change
Global Warming
Status Quo in South Africa
In 2002 the total primary energy supply was over 4 600 PJ of which 77 .3%
was attributable to coal
Cheap electricity prices
Energy intensive
WSSD in 2002: EE is a key tool to enhance clean energy development
The Strategy offers a consolidated approach to capture opportunities in the
best interest of our nation
POLICY PROCESS FOLLOWED
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White Paper on Energy Policy 1998
Vision
of EE Strategy:
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To encourage sustainable energy sector development and energy use through
efficient practices
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Thereby minimising the undesirable impacts of
energy usage upon health and the environment
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And contributing towards secure and affordable energy for all
THE
EE STRATEGY HAS 8 GOALS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Improve the health of the nation Reducing atmospheric emissions Sox and NOx
Respiratory illnesses
2. Job creation
Spin off effects created by energy efficiency Improvements in industrial
/commercial performance and economic growth
GOALS CONTINUED..
3. Alleviate energy poverty
Healthy homes
Adequate provision of energy affordability
4. Reduce Environmental Pollution
Lower the impact of energy production and use
GOALS CONTINUED..
5. Reduce C02 emissions
GHG emissions
Climate Change
Clean Development Mechanism
6. Improve Industrial Competitiveness
Most cost effective way to maximise profitability
Export performance improved
7. Enhance energy security Import of crude oil
Price fluctuations
8. Delay the building of new power stations Decrease in load growth by 4 255MW
by 2025 - DSM target
TARGETS TO BE MET BY 2015
Industry and Mining - 15% final energy demand reduction
Power Generation - 15% reduction in parasitic electrical usage
Commercial and Public Sector Buildings - 15% final energy demand reduction
Residential sector - 10% final energy demand reduction
Transport sector - 9% final energy demand reduction
MONITORING AND MEASUREMENT
Monitoring of achievement of target:
A methodology to monitor the achievement of the target with energy efficiency
indicators has been completed.
To be done by DME
Measuring and Verification
Each individual project will be measured and verified when submitted for
funding
This will be done by M&V Unit currently at Eskom
IMPLEMENTING INSTRUMENTS
Support mechanisms
EE standards, appliance labeling, certification and accreditation,
education, information and awareness, research and technology, regulation,
energy audits, energy management systems
Policy, mandate and governance
Finance instruments
Incentives, fee bates, financing the public sector implementation plan, ESCo's, CDM, DSM and energy pricing
Cooperation with Stakeholders
ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMMES OF GOVERNMENT: PUBLIC BUILDINGS
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Savings in this sector could exceed 25%
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DME in the process to sign MOU with other line departments to employ an
energy manager and include energy management in its policies. The response from
some Gov dept's is that they do not have funding to create posts and their core
function is not ee. Further investigations ongoing.
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Close cooperation with Dept of Public Works 106 000 government buildings.
Over 100 buildings have already been retrofitted. Savings an average of 1000kWh
p.m. per building. At a price of 20c per unit a R203K saving p.a.
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SANS 204 standard for commercial buildings with SABS and the dti including a standard for housing. Unit standards for
building audits and energy management
ENERGY
EFFICIENCY PROGRAMMES OF GOVERNMENT: INDUSTRY AND LARGE BUSINESS
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Savings in this sector could be as much as 50%
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Minister signed EE accord with 32 mining and industrial companies in 2005
and 7 more in 2006. Voluntary agreement to achieve targets
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A Technical Committee has been established with the assistance of NBI
where process, progress and reporting mechanisms are being addressed. One
example of a successful project is the Mondi plant in
Richards Bay who achieved a 40% saving on energy use. (many more)
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3 Industrial standards: AC motors, boilers and thermal insulation of
pipes
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State Owned Enterprises requested to make EE part of their shareholders
compact
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First training for SOE's took place on 21 Feb
2007
ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMMES OF GOVERNMENT: RESIDENTIAL SECTOR
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Ensure that DME takes lead in EE promotion and development in the country
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Awareness raising, education and interchange of information on energy
efficiency, through promotional and information sessions
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DME, Eskom and NERSA - Energy Efficiency
Awareness Campaign with schools competitions, street theatre, special
promotions and exhibitions, radio, TV and printed media
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Promotion of Renewable Energy that can replace the use of fossil fuels as
well as promotion of Energy Efficiency to minimise
dependence on Fossil Fuels
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The development of more unit standards e.g. energy strategist for careers
in energy efficiency
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The establishment of the Energy Efficiency Agency
CONCLUSION
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RSA is one of a few countries in the world with an Energy Efficiency
Strategy
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We are the decision makers
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Energy Efficiency is about choices that we make on a daily basis
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Choose the correct energy source
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Choose the correct appliance
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Teach the correct behaviour
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Ensure a competitive South Africa, with healthy people and a growing
economy.