Urgent steps needed to solve ongoing energy crisis
The government needs to take urgent and decisive steps to solve the ongoing energy crisis. That’s the view of energy expert, Chris Yelland. Source:...
Energy
Big power users urge government embrace private power generation
Big power users, including mining houses who say load shedding will be the death of the industry, say they want government to move faster with new self-generation regulations because they no longer want to be at the mercy of Eskom. Reporting to...
Eskom seeks exemption from air pollution rules
Eskom, South Africa’s biggest polluter, has asked for additional emission exemptions at two of its biggest plants. The state-owned utility, which is struggling to meet its costs and has R454-billion in debt, has applied to the environment ministry...
Electricity prices may rise by 16% if Eskom’s application succeeds
Eskom COO Jan Oberholzer confirmed on Monday that Eskom will be in court next week, to fight a decision handed down by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa). The power utility wants to raise their electricity tarrifs by more than...
