Energising South African Cities & Towns - City Energy Support Unit
Energising South African Cities & Towns - City Energy Support Unit
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Compiled by Sarah Ward and LeilaMahomed of Sustainable <strong>Energy</strong> AfricaACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:Mark Borchers and Wendy Engelsof Sustainable <strong>Energy</strong> Africa, PennyThompson, Glynn Morris, Watergy;and thanks to Susan Anderson forpermission to use information from‘Sustainable <strong>Energy</strong>: A Local GovernmentPlanning Guide for a SustainableFuture’, 1992, compiled by the UrbanConsortium <strong>Energy</strong> Task Force.This manual is funded by DANIDAas part of the SEED Programme, andby SALGA (<strong>South</strong> <strong>African</strong> LocalGovernment Association).Sustainable <strong>Energy</strong> AfricaTel: +27 (0)21 702-3622Fax: +27 (0)21 702-3625The Green BuildingBell Crescent CloseWestlake Business ParkTokai, 7945Email: info@sustainable.org.zaWebsite: http://www.sustainable.org.zaPublication copyright:Sustainable <strong>Energy</strong> AfricaThis information may be freelyused, provided that the sourceis acknowledged.Published by:Galeforce CommunicationFirst published 2003Design: Cornelle EllisCover photograph: Monwabisi Booi,SEED Advisor, <strong>City</strong> of Cape Town,photographed byGordon McAlisterProduction management:Productive ImagesReproduction: The Repro ManPrinted and bound:Michael James LithoPrinted on Reviva Plus, a 100%recycled product made in <strong>South</strong> AfricaCover printed on NovaTech, winnerof the Nordic Swan award forenvironmentally friendly pulpand paper manufacturingISBN: 0-620-31457-5CONTENTSDEVELOPING A SUSTAINABLEENERGY PLAN1 <strong>Cities</strong> & energy3 What is sustainability?4 Planning for a sustainable future6 STEP 1 – Designating a lead office &nurturing a champion6 STEP 2 – Establishing partnerships7 STEP 3 – Finding the hooks: reviewing cityvision, goals & policies8 <strong>Energy</strong> imperatives: local, nationaland international10 STEP 4 – Conducting a city energy audit12 STEP 5 – Analysing your data & developinga draft plan14 STEP 6 – Building public & internal support17 STEP 7 – Finalising the plan18 STEP 8 – Implementing & financing the plan20 STEP 9 – Monitoring & evaluating your plan21 STEP 10 – Publicising the benefits & energisingthe city’s people22 Flow diagram: <strong>City</strong> <strong>Energy</strong> Strategy ProcessENERGY CASE STUDIESAND SECTORAL OVERVIEWS24 Green electricity brings opportunities25 Community electricity supply: modelsfor developing a greener future26 Turning transport towards sustainability28 Housing: making healthier, moreaffordable homes30 Buildings and energy efficiency in<strong>South</strong> Africa31 Old landfills, new energy potential32 <strong>Energy</strong> efficiency in deliveringwater services33 <strong>Energy</strong> resources for local authoritiesiI ENERGISING SOUTH AFRICAN CITIES & TOWNS
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