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2 nd National Energy Efficiency Strategy Review EELN Consultation Workshop 24 April 2013. 2 nd NEES Review Process .
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2nd National Energy Efficiency Strategy Review EELN Consultation Workshop 24 April 2013
2nd NEES Review Process • The second review of the National Energy Efficiency Strategy (NEES) started in 2011, with public and sector workshops to discuss the scope and elements of the NEES that needs review. • The draft second NEES review document was then presented to the Government’s Infrastructure Development Cluster on the 10th October 2012, and later to Cabinet by end October 2012. • Cabinet approved the publication of the draft second NEES review document for public comment, and was then published through the government gazette on the 29th November 2012. The closing date for the submission of the comments was 30th January 2013.
2nd NEES Review Process Cont… • All comments have been analysed, and response provided resulting in an adjusted NEES document. • The comments have been discussed in a Government and Private Sector workshop that was held on the 8th March 2013, and March 2103 respectively. • However, this workshop is exclusively for those who have submitted comments, and there is no intention of opening another process for public consultation. • During this period more than 30 comments were received, and these includes • (i) use of year 2000 baselines, (ii) whether NEES targets are aspirational or mandatory, • (iii) the need for an organisational structure, (iv) definition of energy efficiency as it relates to the mining sector, (v) use of green procurement, (vi) energy services company development and support, • (vii) alignment with National Development Plan, (viii) inclusion of energy efficiency indicators, • (ix) monitoring and verification of energy savings, (x) funding mechanism for energy efficiency measures, etc.
2nd NEES Review Process Cont… • In addition to the NEES comments, the Department will also present the NEEAP activities to address some of the comments, and also to kick start the consultation process for NEEAP development. • It is however, expected that the final reviewed 2013 NEES and final NEEAP will then be presented to Cabinet for approval by end of April 2013.
NEEAP for South Africa Proposal for SA NEEAP Structure High Level Contextual Environment, Objectives and Targets – with reference to National EE Strategy Sector Breakdown – as defined in the National EE Strategy Sector 4 Sector 3 Sector 2 Sector 1 Sector outline, overall targets and approach. Opportunities and challenges. Methodological approach. Applicable legislation Targeted / priority areas Details of specific initiative number 1 Compliance with legislation or policy Details of specific initiative number 2 Compliance with legislation or policy Alignment between individual programmes and overall objectives Details of specific initiative number 1 Programme analysis and detail activities Details of specific initiative number 2 Programme analysis and detail activities Energy Efficiency Trends in South Africa 2000 – 2015 (to be conducted)
