Chapter 8 - Electricity

1098 Electricity Introduction Electricity plays a significant role in the betterment of human life. Apart from its social benefits, Electricity is also a driving factor in the economy. Its usage ranges from communication and transportation to production. Local government plays an important role in the Electricity industry in South Africa. Schedule 4B of the Constitution lists Electricity and gas reticulation as a local government responsibility. Section 153 of the Constitution places the responsibility on municipalities to ensure the provision of services (which includes Electricity reticulation) to communities in a sustainable manner as well as promote economic and social development.

An electricity levy to support energy efficiency was announced in the 2008 Budget Review. Government proposes to impose a 2 cent/kWh ... Tax incentives to encourage the uptake and development of renewable energy, such as accelerated depreciation allowances, are ... Municipalities are required to participate in the electricity demand-

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  Efficiency, Energy, Energy efficiency, Municipalities, Uptake

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