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SA lags, but has much to gain from boosting energy efficiency
9th November 2018 The energy intensity of South Africa’s economy – defined as energy consumption as a function of gross domestic product – is about twice the international average and electrical energy consumption is about 40% higher than the international average, says the Academy of Science South Africa (ASSAf).... →
Participation of women in Energy Management on the increase
30th October 2018 The participation of women in the energy management projects and training courses of the National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) has revealed that the level of involvement by women in this sector is on the increase. However, the conversion to energy management expert has not yet... →
Imbizo to promote green chemistry in South Africa
19th October 2018 The National Cleaner Production Centre of South Africa (NCPC-SA) is working steadily behind the scenes to promote and develop the concept of green chemistry, as part of a global initiative driven by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Yale University’s Center for... →
Coega takes a step towards eco-friendly SEZ
2nd July 2018 The NCPC-SA and Coega discuss ways for the SEZ to become an energy efficient and Eco-Industrial Park. The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) hosted an engagement with the National Cleaner Production Centre of South Africa (NCPC-SA) late last week at the CDC head office in Port Elizabeth. The... →
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Eskom evaluating bids for mortgage business
Cash-strapped power utility Eskom is evaluating bids for its finance company that specialises in mortgage lending to employees, its spokesman said on Friday.
State-run Eskom is scrambling to keep the lights on in Africa's most advanced economy and has been implementing frequent controlled power... →
Ramaphosa appoints high-level Eskom sustainability task team to resolve problems
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed a high-level task team to come up with solutions to the many challenges that Eskom faces, the Presidency said in a statement on Friday.
And as a signal of the urgency of its task, the President has asked the Eskom sustainability task team to submit initial... →