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

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.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Energy Research Centre

Year dc:date.issued

2011

Author dc:creator

• Senatla, Mamahloko

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Hughes, Alison

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/11516

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/11516