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ELECTRICITY LICENSING IN ESWATINI
In previous times, Emaswati considered electricity as a luxury, however, as times evolved, this luxury turned into a basic need. Today, electricity is one of the most sought for sources of energy in the country, which raised the need for increased capacity to meet the growing demand for a sustainable and reliable supply. The increased need for electricity inspired the country to put structures in place that will ensure sustainable electricity supply for the nation. As part of this strategy, the Eswatini Government developed the Energy Policy of 2003 which has since been amended in 2018 which was developed to address energy issues in light of the national development plan with renewable and energy from other alternative sources as a cornerstone of the Policy.
SAVE YOUR ELECTRICITY THIS WINTER
The colder months often bring higher electricity bills. Power consumption increases as people turn up the heat to stay warm during this season. Add the shorter days and long, dark nights, it's easy to see how consumers could use more electricity than other times of year. It's important to save electricity in winter in order to lower electricity bills, as well as reduce the carbon footprint. Luckily, there are several ways to conserve energy when the temperature drops. Finding ways to reduce electricity usage will assist consumers to keep warm without electricity bills becoming excessive. In today's article, we discuss some key aspects to consider in preparation for winter's electricity needs, and we share tips to apply in order to minimize electricity consumption this winter.
IMPACTING YOUNG MINDS THROUGH JOB SHADOWING
The Authority hosted 6 enthusiastic high-school students from the Hhohho region who were observing the daily operations of the organization. The students were attached to the Authority by the Junior Achievements (JA) Job Shadowing Program. Through this program, the Authority intended to offer the young people a chance to investigate the world of work by spending time with adults in the community and experiencing the culture of the workplace. This experience was meant to give the students a meaningful introduction to the world of work and provide a context for understanding the connection between school and careers.
Energy Conservation for Environmental Protection and Conservation
Earth hour has become an important staple of environmental awareness and consciousness. Reducing your carbon footprint, both in your personal life and in the workplace is essential in order to create a robust and environmentally safe world for ourselves and for our future generations. Preserving the natural heritage of our planet is what Earth Hour is all about. By switching off our lights for 60 minutes and measuring the reduction in the amount of energy that is being used, we are showing that it is possible to make a difference.
The Regulation of Filling Stations
Fuel is an essential part of any economy. It is a large contributing factor to the value chain on any business. Security of supply of fuel is therefore crucial for sustainable economic development. Businesses use fuel for their manufacturing and distribution needs, and individual citizens use it to get to work or anywhere they need to be. The fuel value chain also employs significant amount of citizens, contributing significantly to the socio-economy of the country. It is therefore crucial that this sector is carefully regulated, to ensure that the supply is secure and to the correct standards.
ESERA hosts the Regional Energy Regulator's Association of SADC
The Eswatini Energy Regulatory Authority (ESERA) is proud to host the Regional Energy Regulators Association of Southern Africa (RERA), for their bi-annual meetings of the portfolio committees and sub-committees of the member countries. The meetings were hosted for the better part of September and October. RERA member countries include Eswatini, South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Tanzania, Zambia, Namibia, Angola, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique and Mauritius.
DOMESTIC ELECTRICITY CONSUMERS CAN NOW PRE-PLAN THEIR ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION
Intentional efforts to save electricity, and monitor electricity consumption can help consumers to significantly lower their electricity bill. The Eswatini Energy Regulatory Authority (ESERA) has made it easier by introducing a consumption estimator tool that will help electricity consumers estimate how much power their appliances and home electronics use and understand how much money they are spending to use them.
Fuel Quality Monitoring in Eswatini What Every Fuel Consumer should know
Fuel is an essential part of our daily lives. There are many fuel products that we consume for domestic and business purposes. These include petrol, diesel and liquid petroleum gas. ESERA is mandated to ensure that the quality of fuel in the country is according to the right standards and specification and is safe for consumers. In today’s article, we speak about how the Authority monitors the quality of fuel in the country and the impact this has on the consumer.
Migration to Cost Reflective Electricity Tariffs
Being alert to the challenges associated with cross-subsidization and in line with Eswatini’s commitments to SADC, the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy, through ESERA, initiated to remove cross subsidies among customer categories and bring the electricity tariffs to cost reflective price levels for the different categories of consumers.
ESERA’S New Board of Directors
The Minister of Natural Resources and Energy, Senator Peter Bhembe unveiled the new ESERA Board of Directors on the 11th August 2021. For the first time in the history of the organization, the Minister announced a female Board chairperson, Ms Lungile Dlamini, the General Manager – Operations at the Central Bank of Eswatini. He further announced that Ms. Dlamini’s deputy chairperson is Ms. Qhakazile Dlamini the Human Resources Manager at Eswatini National Provident Fund.\r\n
Regulation of electricity self-generation in Eswatini - Types of Generators to be Exempted
Whilst the country works on measures to increase power generation for the country’s grid supply, we continue to see more Emaswati, domestic and corporate, pursue self-generation of electricity for their own use. The Electricity Act of 2007 highlights that any person who wishes to pursue self-generation of power may do so in accordance with regulations made under the Act. In this article, we speak about the types of self-generation technologies that are regulated as per the Electricity Act,2007.
Regulation of self-generation of electricity in Eswatini - What every small-scale generator should know
The increased need for electricity inspired Eswatini to put structures in place that will ensure a sustainable electricity supply for the nation. As part of this strategy, the Eswatini government adopted the Electricity Act of 2007 which introduced the importance of regulating the country’s electricity supply industry. Following this initiative, the Electricity Licensing By-Laws were then introduced as a guideline for both the regulator and industry players.
Ensure Electrical Safety During Severe Weather Conditions
The summer season is upon us. This year, we have been blessed with early rains. In previous years, we knew to start expecting rains in the month of October, however, this year gave us rains in the month of September.
Quality Of Service Standards In The Eswatini Electricity Supply Industry
Across the globe, quality of service standards are an essential part of business operations, as they represent a critical element for customer service excellence.