New report warns electricity reform hinges on execution, not policy
Extending the life of Koeberg, with its associated expense and waste-disposal problems, is not necessary — and nuclear energy is not clean or cost-effective
The power utility said it experienced several breakdowns in its reserves that required extended repair time
The new Act heralds a bold move away from Eskom’s monopoly but there is potential for challenge
The proposed tariff hikes have sparked debates about inequality, access to power and the future of South Africa’s energy landscape
The official opposition has argued that the National Energy Regulator of South Africa had not considered the effect of the tarrif rise on poor households
The trade union federation is concerned that the city has implemented price increases higher than Nersa’s recommended 15.1% for municipalities
The energy regulator approved the issuing of a licence to the transmission division of the power utility and gave the green light for additional new generation capacity
Transmission company is another plan to raise revenue – provided the treasury approves it
When the president merged the mining and energy departments under his most powerful lieutenants he made a decision that would come back to bite him
Eskom’s board chair was speaking on a panel about the country’s energy crisis at the South Africa Investment Conference on Thursday
Power utility says the high court challenge to the increase is flawed in law, and could mean more load-shedding, or worse, a credit default
The utility has been in a tailspin for years but those in charge of correcting its course lack direction, which does not bode well
The cost of living is not showing signs of moderating in the first quarter of this year and consumers need to be money savvy to stay afloat
Eskom debt down R5.5bn, but balance sheet pressure is high
The minister said there may be different styles depending on the candidates, but the party’s policies will not waver
Proposed changes to the Electricity Regulation Act to allow Eskom to buy power from more private suppliers open for public comment
The company’s earnings have soar given the energy crunch caused by Russia’s war on Ukraine — and it’s betting on another fossil fuel to carry it into the future
Experts warn that if Eskom and government does not come to grips with the tariff problem, continued social unrest is inevitable
The civil action group says Nersa was premature and lacked transparency when it granted the generation licences
