SA on its way to greener economy
The department of energy is pushing ahead with procuring renewable energy projects with a value totalling about R70-billion.
How to save energy in your business
Reducing the energy bill helps lower your contribution to climate change.
Peters unfazed by implications of an 'outdated' resource plan
Energy Minister Dipuo Peters is sticking to her guns on electricity policy.
'We've hit the tipping point'
Ecofriendly products and methods are now regarded as essential, not mere indulgences.
Carbon tax will power SA's drive to clean up its act
The new carbon tax will drive the growing renewable energy sector and change South Africa's energy mix.
SA's renewable energy output to double
South Africa's energy mix is due to be shaken up as the capacity allocated to independent power producers has now nearly doubled.
Rwanda turns to peat for power
Rwanda plans to almost double its electricity generating capacity under a multimillion-euro peat power plant deal it signed with a Turkish company.
Rio+20: Getting power to the people
Charles Holliday, Kandey Yumkella
Economic growth, social equity, and a healthier environment are dependent on access to sustainable, clean and affordable energy.
South Africa to step on the gas
Gas-fired power stations have many advantages and there is an abundance of domestic supply, writes Lynley Donnelly.
Turn the lights on for all
South Africa's energy policy should not only consider those with money and status, writes Jocelyn Newmarch.
Cabinet approves integrated resource energy plan
Cabinet approved on Thursday the policy-adjusted integrated resource plan for electricity 2010 (IRP2010) for promulgation by the energy department.
Mthombo: A white elephant in the making
In the face of falling oil supplies and rising prices PertoSA's planned oil refinery will run into trouble.
Eskom monopoly at 'expense of consumers'
A lawyer says Eskom and the Department of Energy will not let go of its hold on electricity production, even if consumers suffer.
Mini hydro to help boost rural Africa development
Mini hydro plants could be the answer to a lack of power in rural Africa, industry officials say.
'Eskom is not broken'
Lynley Donnelly speaks to chief executive Jacob Maroga about the state of our energy.
Contracts, bonuses and parties
PetroSA executives were paid to take the 'risk' of promotion, writes Yolandi Groenewald.
New minister outlines energy priorities
Newly appointed Energy Minister Dipuo Peters on Wednesday outlined her short- to medium-term priorities for the sector.
Eskom: SA needs 40 new coal mines by 2020
South African power utility Eskom said on Wednesday the country would need to invest up to R110-billion in coal mining by 2020.
DA makes plan to shape up energy, environment
The DA's new policy statement on energy and the environment, released on Tuesday, calls for a new ministry to be created.
