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SA to phase out energy-sapping light bulbs

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… out all incandescent light bulbs and replace them with energy efficient ones by 2016. The move is linked to the … to combat climate change through the transition to energy efficient lighting. The announcement makes South … phasing out incandescent light bulbs. "Fast tracking more energy-efficient lighting is without a doubt one of the low …

LP Gas users urged to stock up on supplies

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… the cold weather intensifies. In a statement on Monday the Energy Department, in partnership with the Liquefied …

Donen report clears Motlanthe, Sexwale

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… former Director-General for the Department of Minerals and Energy, Sandile Nogxina, had not contravened any South …

SA Renewables Initiative gets intl support

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… Durban - The development of renewable energy in South Africa is to receive a boost after government … Denmark, Norway and the European Investment Bank (EIB). Energy Minister Dipuo Peters and Trade and Industry Minister … long term funding to enable the growth of the renewable energy industry in the country. A declaration of intent on …

Preferred bidders for renewable energy announced

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… Pretoria - The Energy Department has released its first list of preferred … Producers (IPPs) which will contribute to the country's energy mix. This after the department put out a request for … South Africa wants to procure 3 725 MW of renewable energy through this process. According to the Integrated …

IDC to pump R5.2bn into renewable energy

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… of the 28 preferred bidders to contribute to the country's energy mix. The financing will be to the tune of R 5.2 … Unit at the IDC Rentia Van Tonder. This comes after the Energy Department on Wednesday released its first list of … South Africa wants to procure 3 725 MW of renewable energy through this process. According to the Integrated …

Effective partnerships needed to create green jobs

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… and that their emissions were relatively low given their energy mix compared to other countries. "The challenge facing …

Govt looking at addressing food security

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… Economists have attributed the high food prices to high energy prices; adverse weather conditions such as floods, …

EPWP figures impressive in KZN

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… in exchange for food, clothes, bicycles, water tanks, energy devices, building materials and educational support. …

E Cape Solar plant to address power shortages

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… power shortages in the province. Opening the Ikhwezi Solar Energy plant in East London on Thursday, Energy Minister Dipuo Peters said government was looking into … come at a better time considering the focus on green energy for future demands and the power challenges currently …

World Bank grants loan to Eskom

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… million loan (about R1.9 billion) for its Eskom Renewables Energy Support Project (ERSP), said the World Bank. The loan … will help Eskom to implement two of the largest renewable energy projects ever attempted on the African continent. It … approved $250 million in funding for the Eskom Renewables Energy Support Project (ERSP) to help implement the …

Petrol up by 23 cents

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… set to increase by 23 cents a litre next week, said the Energy Department on Friday. A litre of both Diesel 0.05% …

Solar energy legacy for Groutville community

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… Durban, Zuma announced a pilot project that will tackle energy access in rural areas. The project is powering 19 … proximity to the clinic are also recipients of renewable energy and energy efficient technologies. "These households have now … Solar energy legacy for Groutville community …

Digital migration tops minister's agenda

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… appointed Communications Minister Dina Pule has set her energy on ensuring that South Africa meets its digital …

Durban reaches historic deal

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… fund, boosting their efforts to establish their own clean energy futures and adapt to existing climate change. - A …

SA, Benin relations reach new heights

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… infrastructure such as transport, renewable energy and mines. In this regard, Yayi renewed his invitation …

ICC has plenty green features

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… elements such as large glass facades for natural lighting, energy efficient light fittings and air conditioning systems … of COP17, both the ICC and DEC have recently undergone an energy efficiency retrofit, and it is anticipated that energy requirements of the complex will be reduced by 215kW - …

SA youth make strides in climate change fight

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… adopted". "The public transport, alternative fuels and energy, bio-intensive farming methods, ecological housing …

Durban hotels challenged to go green

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… and certification. Practical guidelines for conserving energy and water, sustainable waste management and green … environmentally-friendly policy and we have a number of energy-saving and energy efficient mechanisms in place to support this …

Eskom records R12.8bn in profits

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… -including the environmental levy - which the National Energy Regulator (Nersa) allowed Eskom from 1 April 2011. "We … cents while operating costs rose to 38.2 cents. Primary energy costs increased by 26%, which is mostly attributed to …