Author:Howells, Mark; Victor, David G; Gaunt, Trevor; Elias, Rebecca J; Alfstad, ThomasDate:2006The South African government is introducing a poverty-reduction policy that will supply households with a monthly 50kWh “Free Basic Electricity (FBE)” subsidy. We show that FBE distorts the energy choices of poor households by encouraging ...Read more
Author:Alfstad, ThomasDate:2004Energy plays a pivotal role in economic growth and improving livelihoods. Although better supply of energy does not automatically guarantee an acceleration of human development, it is a prerequisite for it. It is essential for preparation and ...Read more
Author:Winkler, Harald; Alfstad, Thomas; Howells, MarkDate:2005This report models a range of energy policies for sustainable development in South Africa and evaluates the results against energy indicators of sustainable development. Demand- and supply-side policies exist that can contribute both to energy ...Read more