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Supporting South African local government to meet sustainable energy and climate change challenges. |
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Supporting South African local government to meet sustainable energy and climate change challenges. |
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This document provides supporting notes to the net zero carbon building policy with regards to the economic impacts of renewable energy (SEA, 2019).
The primary purpose of this document is to investigate whether or not the EDGE tool can be used as a deemed to satisfy tool for SANS10400-XA (Solid Green, 2020).
This Situation Brief outlines the Status Quo of achieving net zero carbon building targets in South Africa. It considers the importance of net zero carbon buildings, the positions of international and local organisations and the progress made towards net zero carbon buildings in South Africa. Finally, it identifies key gaps that must be dealt with in order to develop consensus on the pathway towards NZC Buildings in South Africa. (Gardner, 2020).
South Africa New Buildings Programme - Building Policy Alignment (Sustainable Energy Africa, 2020).
The purpose of this presentation is to now discuss the renewable energy component and how this energy supply element can be incorporated into the South African New Buildings programme to reach Net Zero Carbon. The presentation highlights the critical elements of transitioning to a Renewable Energy (RE) future (Sustainable Energy Africa, 2020).
This report explores the question whether the inclusion of the term ‘building regulations in Schedule 4, Part B of the Constitution materially affects the national government’s power to regulate buildings and building standards and, to the extent that it does affect that power, does it give a power to regulate buildings to local government, i.e. municipalities? (Pegasys, 2018).
This Excel-based model provides cumulative discounted capital (construction and PV) and electricity costs for different building types (residential, office, retail, school) for standard buildings, energy efficient buildings and energy efficient buildings with rooftop PV. Various inputs can be adjusted to test the financial case for green buildings. (SEA, 2018)
This concept note explores a range of solutions to the financial feasibility challenges of the uptake of net zero carbon buildings comprising public policy interventions, business models, and financial mechanisms (Sager & Hazell, 2020).
The guide gives an overview of net-zero carbon buildings in South Africa and shows those shaping the built environment is possible. (ASHRAE, 2020)
This document provides supporting notes to the net zero carbon building policy with regards to the financial impacations for property developers (SEA, 2019).
The model calculates electricity consumption and electricity-related emissions from buildings in the residential and commercial sectors for different policy scenarios (business as usual, SANS and local by-laws), based on information entered in the Inputs sheet (SEA, 2019).
This presentation was presented to the South African New Buildings Programme Stakeholders to ensure all of them were aware of work underway and that key concepts are feeding into the different aspects of work (Sustainable Energy Africa, 2020).
This a Roadmap that presents the key activities required by the City to achieve net zero carbon buildings by 2030. The activities highlighted in the roadmap and the corresponding approaches are pragmatic, innovative, and flexible and will be adapted to the global and local context as well as to the evolving national and legal landscape, when and if required (Pegasys, 2020).
The Net Zero Carbon Building Policy goal is to achieve a reduction in the energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions of the built environment by reworking the way buildings are planned, designed and erected. This note can be used by Cities either an annex to the Policy or it is incorporated into the introduction (Pegasys, 2020).
CSIR comments regarding the net zero carbon pathway for the SA C40 cities. This analysis was performed as part of the work done by the CSIR in support of the City of Tshwane updating of the Green Building Development Policy and By-law and is not a final report but a reflection of work in progress (CSIR, 2020).
This situation brief explores the economic drivers and challenges to uptake of NZC within the South African property sector, focusing primarily on buildings developed for the market2 (which constitute the majority) (Sager & Hazell, 2020).
This guide, produced by Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, provides a broad outline of energy management as it relates to public buildings, the role of the public sector in energy management, and the proposed framework for energy management implementation, along with specific actions. (Western Cape Environment Affairs and Development Planning, 2008)
This guideline provides an overview and methodology description of how to perform an energy efficiency audit at a wastewater treatment plant. Two case study audits are also included as examples of how the information in the guideline is applied in practice. (GIZ, SALGA, 2020).
This information brochure provides a high level guide for municipalities on how to implement Energy Management Systems through an iterative process of institutionalisation, training, implementation, data monitoring and analysis (GIZ & SALGA, 2019).
The CLEER Tool is a user-friendly calculator based on internationally-accepted methodologies, enabling users to calculate emissions reduced or avoided from clean energy activities. (USAID SA Low Emissions Development Program, 2017)
This document, aimed at architects, designers, planners and developers, provides practical guidance on designing energy efficient buildings. (City of Johannesburg, Gauge, CSIR, 2008)
The aim of the Green Building Guidelines for the City of Cape Town is to actively promote resource efficient construction of new or renovated buildings in Cape Town to minimise the negative environmental impacts of the built environment, while maximising positive social and economic impacts. (City of Cape Town)
A guide to support implementation of efficient traffic, street and building lighting for municipalities. (Sustainable Energy Africa, 2012)
A step-by-step guide on the use of the Energy Efficiency Planning for Built Environment spreadsheet tool. (Sustainable Energy Africa, 2012)
An Excel spreadsheet tool that provides a simple analysis of electricity savings impacts, capital costs and payback times from the implementation of established efficiency interventions across all built environment sectors (residential, commercial, industrial, etc.) within a municipal area. (Sustainable Energy Africa, 2012)
An Excel spreadsheet tool that provides a simple analysis of energy savings impacts, capital costs, payback times and emissions savings from the implementation of established efficiency interventions within municipal operations (street and traffic lighting, vehicle fleet, wastewater treatment and bulk water, etc.). (SEA and SACN, 2015)
The following document provides a guideline on the general issues surrounding Measurement and Verification (M&V), and the application thereof in the context of Eskom's Energy Efficiency and Demand-Side Management (EEDSM) programme. (Eskom, 2009)
A step-by-step guide on how to implement green procurement within a municipality, with local case studies. (Sustainable Energy Africa, 2012)
This guide provides a list of sustainable options for products and materials in the upgrade of municipal rental units. (Sustainable Energy Africa)
An international guide on efficient street lighting. (European Commission, 2007)
This guide provides information on how to reduce energy consumption in wastewater treatment plants, specifically through the maintenance and/or replacement of motors. (GIZ, SALGA, 2020).
This set of three posters accompany the "Guide for Energy Savings in Motor-Driven Systems at Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants". (GIZ, SALGA, 2020).
This simple guide offers an overview of energy efficiency design and management interventions relating to heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and lighting in the commercial building sector. The information may be applicable to offices, large retail space or public buildings. (Carbon Energy Africa, Sustainable Energy Africa, 2013)
Support for local government on implementing energy efficiency and renewable energy options. Covers solar water heating, efficient lighting, efficient building management, public transport, waste to energy, solar PV and wind energy. (Sustainable Energy Africa, 2009)
This is a short practical guideline for municipalities on how to use existing grants to finance energy efficiency and renewable energy infrastructure. The guidelines provides guidance and examples of energy efficiency or renewable energy projects for each infrastructure grant (SALGA, GIZ & PDG, 2017).
This guide provides a simple energy efficiency checklist for government-delivered housing. The list was developed through modelling of the impacts of each intervention; assessment of impacts and consequent prioritising, based on the criteria of financial feasibility; environmental impact; user acceptability; established technology; ease of implementation; social impact and job creation; and a review of international best practice. (Sustainable Energy Africa)
A Scope of Work document, produced by City of Tshwane Municipality, for the Monitoring and Verification of Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management projects. This document can be used as a template by other municipalities. (City of Tshwane)
A Scope of Work document, produced by Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, for the Monitoring and Verification of Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management projects. This document can be used as a template by other municipalities. (Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality)
An Excel-based Municipal Energy Management Systems tool to assist municipalities with mapping their own energy consumption. The tool is developed around the DMRE's EEDSM energy audit template. A 'How To Guide' accompanies the tool. (GIZ & SALGA, 2020).
This 'How To Guide' accompanies the Municipal Energy Management tool for baseline assessments, to assist the user with completing the audit template, analyse and interpret the information collected, and know what to do with the data that is available. (GIZ & SALGA, 2020).
This simple booklet provides an overview of energy efficiency installation and facilitation opportunities for municipalities; including benefits, risks, steps towards implementation, and case studies. (SALGA, 2018)
Public Procurement of Energy Efficiency Services was based on an international review of country experiences that have used the energy savings performance contracts approach in the public sector, along with more in-depth country case studies. This guide offers cities operational guidance on how to get started with such programmes. (ESMAP, 2010)
This document is a reference guide to a large number of policy and legal directives and guidelines that form part of City of Cape Town's overall sustainability framework related to the built environment. (City of Cape Town, 2016)
Through a series of interviews with municipal staff, suppliers and installers, this review explores the experience of solar water heater roll-out to low-income households from a municipal perspective, considering the process from pre-installation through to post-installation and maintenance. A set of best practice recommendations are provided. (GIZ, SEA, 2015)
This Guideline provides a resource for municipal officials that addresses (1) the process in assessing and planning energy consumption reduction in water and wastewater infrastructure in a cost-effective manner, (2) how to choose the right energy efficiency technologies, and (3) cost-effective options for generating renewable energy from water and wastewater infrastructure. The guide is in draft format for comment by municipalities. (SALGA, 2014)
This toolkit aims to empower all municipalities in South Africa with the knowledge and a set of practical tools to assist them in effectively raising the funds needed to implement energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. The toolkit is in draft format for comment by municipalities. (SALGA, 2014)
This guide, compiled by the Sustainability Institute for Nedbank, gives guidance to architects on home design compliance with the SANS 10400-XA Energy Usage in Buildings building regulations. (Sustainability Institute for Nedbank)
This guide, compiled by the Sustainability Institute for Nedbank, gives guidance to developers on home design compliance with the SANS 10400-XA Energy Usage in Buildings building regulations. (Sustainability Institute for Nedbank)
This guide, compiled by the Sustainability Institute for Nedbank, gives guidance to homeowners on home design compliance with the SANS 10400-XA Energy Usage in Buildings building regulations. (Sustainability Institute for Nedbank)
A chapter excerpt from the Gauteng Integrated Energy Strategy. It highlights the potential impact of implementing energy efficiency interventions on a mass scale in Gauteng Province. (Sustainable Energy Africa for Gauteng Provincial Government, 2009)
This is the first Energy Efficiency Strategy for South Africa. The Strategy takes its mandate from the White Paper on Energy Policy (1998). It provides clear and practical guidelines for the implementation of efficient practices within the economy, including the setting of governance structures for activity development, promotion and co-ordination. (Department of Energy, 2005)
This is the first review of the National Energy Efficiency Strategy for South Africa after its publication in 2005. (Department of Energy, 2009)
This report on public buildings in South Africa consists of two parts. Part 1 covers the energy use baseline, energy savings potential and energy efficiency programmes in public buildings. Part 2 covers recommendations towards the development of a project proposal on V-NAMA (Vertically Integrated Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions) in the sub-sector of energy efficiency in public buildings. (Sustainable Energy Africa, 2012)
This policy aims to optimise the municipality's energy use through improving municipal infrastructure, providing an energy management systems approach and developing accurate energy monitoring. (eThekwini Municipality, 2012)
This national policy examines the current regulatory mechanism of implementing energy efficiency and demand side management (EEDSM) programmes through Eskom. The policy sets annual EEDSM targets and specifies the programmes that would qualify for EEDSM funding. (NERSA, 2004)
This policy is one of three related instruments, along with a Green Building Development By-Law and a Green Building Development Incentive Scheme, which the municipality has developed to ensure and encourage the development of a more sustainable built environment. The policy document includes mandatory and promoted green building development standards, submission forms for mandatory and promoted standards and a sample Green Building Development Incentive Scheme certificate. (City of Tshwane, 2009)
A comparative cost analysis of heat pumps against solar water heaters. (Sustainable Energy Africa, 2008)
The project entailed analysing the potential energy savings that can be realised from energy efficiency in municipal facilities and operations in the nine South African Cities Network (SACN) member cities. (South African Cities Network, 2014)
A presentation by the Lighting Research Centre (U.S.A) giving an overview of trends in energy efficient lighting technology. (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2009)
The business scenarios in this study make the case for installing 150 lit solar water heaters in place of 150 lit geysers in GAP housing developments in South Africa. (Sustainable Energy Africa, 2008)
This case study is a summary of a partnership between SA-LED, Polokwane municipality and local Capricorn Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College in supporting capacity of students to conduct energy audits. Polokwane municipality was able to identify potential areas for energy efficiency interventions and calculate the associated cost savings.
This is a case study about Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (BCMM) implemented pilot project to convert a municipal building into an energy efficient one and raising public awareness on the topics of energy efficiency and renewable energy (SALGA, 2017).
The compendium shares local and state successes in energy efficiency and renewable energy in the U.S.A. (REEEP, Alliance to Save Energy, ACORE, 2010)
This document provides an overview of the energy performance contracting approach that is being used by the City of Cape Town for the implementation of energy efficiency interventions in its municipal buildings. (McKenzie and Mander, 2014)
This case study explores the processes that Polokwane Municipality has followed to implement energy efficient technologies, in order that other South African municipalies can draw on their experiences (Botes, McKenzie and Mander, 2014).
The purpose of this handbook is to advise Ekurhuleni stakeholders on simple energy efficiency measures and to capture some of the best practices within the metro. The main focus is on sustainable and efficient energy practices by residents business, industries and the municipality. (Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality)
A case study of energy efficiency projects in Ekurhuleni funded through an electricity tariff levy. Projects included the retrofit of public buildings, the Chief Albert Luthuli Housing project and solar water heater roll-out. (Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality)
This document provides an overview of the energy performance contracting approach that is being used by the City of Cape Town for the implementation of energy efficiency interventions in its municipal buildings. (SALGA, 2014)
This case study explores regulating energy efficiency in all new buildings. It covers the benefits of energy efficiency in buildings to both building owners and the municipality, as well as a short, easy-to-read overview of the SANS 10400-XA requirements. (GIZ, SALGA, 2015)
EThekwini's Energy Strategy highlighted Energy Efficiency Clubs as a way forward for the industrial sector to meet its energy efficiency targets. Two clubs were initiated. This report summarises the main activities undertaken within each of the clubs and the results (savings and other benefits) reported by members. (Barclay & Mercer for eThekwini Municipality, 2009)
This report draws together the research undertaken with community members of Mamre through a programme of engagement that has worked alongside households to understand the impact of this retrofit intervention. (Phillips, C., Silver, J. & Rowswell, P., 2011)
This is an assessment developed for SA-LED for institutional capacity assessments for municipalities. The assessment focuses on the important organizational dimensions of a municipality and identifies areas of strength and required improvement. The self-evaluation assessment also facilitates the implementation of a guided capacity building process. The assessment helps establish a baseline from which the municipality can measure progress. (USAID SA Low Emissions Development Program, 2017)
Promoting energy-efficient technologies: Generating biogas from the digestion of municipal wastewater sludge (GIZ, 2019)
A letter from the National Department of Human Settlements on the new national norms and standards for the construction of thermally efficient stand-alone residential dwellings and the increase in the housing subsidy to implement these norms and standards. (National Department of Human Settlements, 2014)
An easy-to-read article providing an overview of the SANS204 energy standard on energy efficiency in buildings. (Barker, M.)
SANS 10400 Part XA is a set of new regulations that were passed into law in 2011. They stipulate that all new buildings (incl. alterations/renovations) have to pass the minimum requirements for energy efficiency. (SABS, 2011)