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National Energy Act, 2008 (Act No. 34 of 2008)

Chapter 1 : Definitions and Objects

2. Objects of Act

 

 

The objects of this Act are to-

a) ensure uninterrupted supply of energy to the Republic;
b) promote diversity of supply of energy and its sources;
c) facilitate effective management of energy demand and its conservation;
d) promote energy research;
e) promote appropriate standards and specifications for the equipment, systems and processes used for producing, supplying and consuming energy;
f) ensure collection of data and information relating to energy supply, transportation and demand;
g) provide for optimal supply, transformation, transportation, storage and demand of energy that are planned, organised and implemented in accordance with a balanced consideration of security of supply, economics, consumer protection and a sustainable development;
h) provide for certain safety, health and environment matters that pertain to energy;
i) facilitate energy access for improvement of the quality of life of the people of Republic;
j) commercialise energy-related technologies;
k) ensure effective planning for energy supply, transportation and consumption; and
l) contribute to sustainable development of South Africa's economy.