National Energy Act, 2008 (Act No. 34 of 2008)Chapter 3 : Integrated Energy Planning6. Integrated energy planning |
| 1) | The Minister must develop and. on an annual basis, review and publish the Integrated Energy Plan in the Gazette. |
| 2) | The Integrated Energy Plan must deal with issues relating to the supply, transformation, transport, storage of and demand for energy in a way that accounts for— |
| a) | security of supply; |
| b) | economically available energy resources: |
| c) | affordability; |
| d) | universal accessibility and free basic electricity; |
| e) | social equity; |
| f) | employment; |
| g) | the environment; |
| h) | international commitments; |
| i) | consumer protection; and |
| j) | contribution of energy supply to socio-economic development. |
| 3) | The Integrated Energy Plan must— |
| a) | take account of plans relating to transport, electricity, petroleum, water, trade, macro-economy energy infrastructure development, housing, air quality management, greenhouse gas mitigation within the energy sector and integrated development plans of local and provincial authorities: |
| b) | inform and be informed by plans from all supply, production and demand sectors whose plans impact on or are impacted by the Integrated Energy Plan; and |
| c) | be based on the results of the energy analysis envisaged in sections 3(4)(a) and 3(5). |
| 4) | The development of the Integrated Energy Plan must take into account— |
| a) | sustainable development; |
| b) | optimal use of indigenous and regional energy resources: |
| c) | balance between supply and demand; |
| d) | economic viability; |
| e) | environmental, health, safety and socio-economic impacts; and |
| f) | developmental requirements of the Southern African region. |
| 5) | The Integrated Energy Plan must have a planning horizon of no less than 20 years. |
| 6) | The Integrated Energy Plan must— |
| a) | serve as a guide for energy infrastructure investments; |
| b) | take into account all viable energy supply options; and |
| c) | guide the selection of the appropriate technology to meet energy demand. |
| 7) | Before finalising the Integrated Energy Plan, the Minister must— |
| a) | invite public comments; and |
| b) | duly consider such comments. |