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Beyond free electricity: The cost of electric cooking in poor households and a market-friendly alternative

Author: Howells, Mark ; Victor, David G ; Gaunt, Trevor ; Elias, Rebecca J ; Alfstad, Thomas Date: 2006 The 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
Development of a least cost energy supply model for the SADC region

Author: Alfstad, Thomas Date: 2004 Energy 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
Energy policies for sustainable development in South Africa: options for the future

Author: Davidson, Ogunlade ; Kenny, Andrew ; Prasad, Gisela ; Nkomo, Jabavu ; Sparks, Debbie ; Howells, Mark ; Alfstad, Thomas ; Winkler, Harald Date: 2006 The purpose of this publication is to present a profile of energy in South Africa, assess trends and analyse some options for the future. It is divided into two parts – Part I presents a profile of energy and sustainable development in South ... Read more
South African Energy Policies for Sustainable Development

Author: Winkler, Harald ; Alfstad, Thomas ; Howells, Mark Date: 2005 This 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

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