South Africa’s heavy coal dependence is driving a climate and health crisis — tackling both together will reap huge benefits for people and the economy.

“The era of global boiling has arrived”, said UN chief António Guterres, and leaders must take drastic and immediate action to limit climate catastrophe.

No new coal and nuclear, very little gas, and the massive deployment of renewables for the least cost electricity, says the PCC.

The law to allow an Integrated Energy Plan (IEP) will come into operation in April 2024, raising questions on the further 12 months of delay.

Halving emissions this decade is crucial, yet relying on coal and gas will add fuel to the fire of climate change.

The Kyoto Protocol made history in 1997 as the first major international effort to slow climate change.

Energy is essential for the functioning of any modern economy. South Africa’s Central Energy Fund (CEF) does the vital job of maintaining that energy supply.

South Africa’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) is the country’s long-term energy plan until 2030. It became official government policy in October 2019.

The Independent Power Producers (IPP) procurement programme is part of the South African government’s answer to its energy generation shortage.

A carbon footprint is the number of greenhouse gases emitted through a person, business or even a country’s activities. These greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide and methane.

The South African government’s commitment to fast-track water use licence applications is good news for independent power producers, a law firm says.