Energising South African Cities & Towns - City Energy Support Unit

Compiled by Sarah Ward and LeilaMahomed of Sustainable Energy AfricaACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:Mark Borchers and Wendy Engelsof Sustainable Energy Africa, PennyThompson, Glynn Morris, Watergy;and thanks to Susan Anderson forpermission to use information from‘Sustainable Energy: A Local GovernmentPlanning Guide for a SustainableFuture’, 1992, compiled by the UrbanConsortium Energy Task Force.This manual is funded by DANIDAas part of the SEED Programme, andby SALGA (South African LocalGovernment Association).Sustainable Energy AfricaTel: +27 (0)21 702-3622Fax: +27 (0)21 702-3625The Green BuildingBell Crescent CloseWestlake Business ParkTokai, 7945Email: info@sustainable.org.zaWebsite: http://www.sustainable.org.zaPublication copyright:Sustainable Energy AfricaThis information may be freelyused, provided that the sourceis acknowledged.Published by:Galeforce CommunicationFirst published 2003Design: Cornelle EllisCover photograph: Monwabisi Booi,SEED Advisor, City of Cape Town,photographed byGordon McAlisterProduction management:Productive ImagesReproduction: The Repro ManPrinted and bound:Michael James LithoPrinted on Reviva Plus, a 100%recycled product made in South AfricaCover printed on NovaTech, winnerof the Nordic Swan award forenvironmentally friendly pulpand paper manufacturingISBN: 0-620-31457-5CONTENTSDEVELOPING A SUSTAINABLEENERGY PLAN1 Cities & energy3 What is sustainability?4 Planning for a sustainable future6 STEP 1 – Designating a lead office &nurturing a champion6 STEP 2 – Establishing partnerships7 STEP 3 – Finding the hooks: reviewing cityvision, goals & policies8 Energy imperatives: local, nationaland international10 STEP 4 – Conducting a city energy audit12 STEP 5 – Analysing your data & developinga draft plan14 STEP 6 – Building public & internal support17 STEP 7 – Finalising the plan18 STEP 8 – Implementing & financing the plan20 STEP 9 – Monitoring & evaluating your plan21 STEP 10 – Publicising the benefits & energisingthe city’s people22 Flow diagram: City Energy Strategy ProcessENERGY CASE STUDIESAND SECTORAL OVERVIEWS24 Green electricity brings opportunities25 Community electricity supply: modelsfor developing a greener future26 Turning transport towards sustainability28 Housing: making healthier, moreaffordable homes30 Buildings and energy efficiency inSouth Africa31 Old landfills, new energy potential32 Energy efficiency in deliveringwater services33 Energy resources for local authoritiesiI ENERGISING SOUTH AFRICAN CITIES & TOWNS