Browsing by Author "Senatla, Mamahloko"

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    Determining the impacts of selected energy policies on Gauteng's residential energy consumption and the associated emissions using LEAP as a tool for analysis : implications for sustainable livelihoods for the poor
    (2011) Senatla, Mamahloko; Hughes, Alison
    Energy is a key factor in economic growth and also central to meeting basic socio-economic goals. The use and production of energy in South Africa is associated with greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions and pollution problems. Gauteng‘s residential sector is faced with a slowing rate of electrification due to high in-migration rates and high pollution levels in households that use coal to meet their energy needs. This study analyses whether the energy policies in Gauteng can help to steer Gauteng‘s residential sector toward sustainable use of energy by reducing the energy demand and associated GHG and pollutants emissions. Long range Energy Alternative Planning system (LEAP) was used as a tool for analysis.
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    Fast tracking the implementation of minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) in South Africa: Lessons Learnt from the voluntary appliance labelling
    (IEEE, 2012-04) Senatla, Mamahloko
    In most economies, the voluntary appliance labelling paves a way for the mandatory minimum energy efficiency performance standards ( MEPS) and labelling program. Usually, the lessons learnt from the voluntary program are used to improve the mandatory program. Similar to most countries, South Africa started with the voluntary appliance labelling program in 2005 with the aim of preparing the South African market for the mandatory program. In communication with the Department of Energy, the voluntary appliance labelling was not a success mainly due to lack of incentives. This paper discusses the some of the lessons learnt from the voluntary appliance labelling to suggest ways in which the implementation of MEPS can be fast tracked.
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    Investigating the current and future role of paraffin in South Africa
    (Energy Research Centre, University of Cape Town., 2013) Tait, Louise; Merven, Bruno; Senatla, Mamahloko
    This research investigates what the future of paraffin could and should be in South Africa, in particular whether this could be envisioned as transforming paraffin into a safe fuel for households. Alternatively, might South Africa look to assist households with a transition towards other modern fuels.