Western Cape
| Population: | 4.8 million (2007 estimate) |
|---|---|
| GHG Emissions: | 30.54 MtCO2 (2004) (excluding LULUCF) |
Targets and Goals
- A 14% CO2 emissions reduction by 2014 based on 2000 levels.
Top Actions
Energy Efficiency
- The Department will be mainstreaming the use of renewable energy technologies within all public buildings in the province through measures such as solar heating, retro-fitting and more energy efficient building designs.
- The Department will be conducting energy audits in selected public buildings.
- The government is setting the example by the installation of energy efficient technologies and construction methods. This also forms part of a green procurement strategy whereby tenders for government projects may require strict compliance with environmentally friendly technologies.
Renewable Energy
- Target of 15% of renewable energy generated (electricity only) in the Western Cape in 2014 off a current consumption baseline of 4200MW.
- Target of 10% of renewable energy purchased by the Provincial Government by 2010.
- The Department has developed a Sustainable Energy Strategy with a specific emphasis on the promotion of renewable energy. The main objectives of the Sustainable Energy Strategy are to: ensure energy security; promote a more sustainable supply-side mix; promote energy efficiency; and promote renewable energy.
- The Department has embarked on a roll-out of 1000 solar water geysers in the Western Cape. The objective of this programme is to deal with three challenges facing the Western Cape: poverty, energy efficiency and climate change mitigation.
- Western Cape hosts the only two wind farms in South Africa and also uses a hydropower generation scheme adapted to its limited water resources.
- The Sustainable Energy Facilitation Act is currently being drafted and will form part of the Clean Energy Governance Programme in collaboration with Sustainable Energy Africa and funded by the British High Commission.
- Funding from the German Government has been secured for an extensive grid study for the Western Cape Province, a study for developing a business case for renewable energy (wind, solar and wave), and for support in generating a policy framework and support systems.
Contact Information
Mr Dennis Laidler
Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development
Planning
Deputy Director of Biodiversity Management
4th Floor, Leeusig Building
4 Leeuwen Street
P Bag X9086, Cape Town, 8000
Tel : +27 (0)21 483 3925
Mobile: +27 (0)82 365 2755