The purpose of Programme 3 is to accelerate a shift towards a resource and particularly, an energy (including gas, liquid fuels, electricity, and water) efficient society.
Since 2008, South Africa has been experiencing intermittent bouts of load shedding across the country, largely brought about by the demand for energy exceeding the available supply from Eskom at various points in time. Notwithstanding, this serious challenge to the country’s economic development, South Africa remains within the top 15 countries with the highest Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) per capita, as a result of the country’s dependence on coal for power generation.
To address these two serious national challenges, the EE division at SANEDI plans on undertaking a range of solutions-based activities, which are guided by various Legislative commitments, guidance from the Shareholder, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) and defined in a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between SANEDI and the Department, as well as activities identified through SANEDI’s own research and strategic planning.
