1. Working with business leaders and Governments to catalyze action on energy efficiency –SA experience VIENNA ENERGY FORUM – SIDE EVENT
Presented by: Sisa Njikelana
Sinakoyoli Consulting [SYC]
Vienna International Centre
DATE: 10 MAY 2017

2. Key energy issues handled:
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE IN PARLIAMENT
3 years as Chair of Portfolio Committee of Energy out 10 years in SA Parliament
Key energy issues handled:
EE; REIPPPP; LIQUID FUELS-CLEAN FUELS; GAS; NUCLEAR ENERGY; PLANNING;
OVERSIGHT ON: CEF; SANEDI; NECSA; NERSA; PetroSA;
ENERGY STAKEHOLDER FORUMS; TRANSFORMATION OF THE ENERGY SECTOR

3. 2-day engagement with energy efficiency stakeholders - 2012
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE IN PARLIAMENT
Personal observation - parliament’s focus on energy efficiency rather low
Mobilised the Energy Committee on energy efficiency and facilitated a study visit;
2-day engagement with energy efficiency stakeholders
After 4 years: Reviewal of National Energy Efficiency Strategy (NEES) 2016!!!
Collaboration with NCPC in making submissions to the current public consultation on reviewal of NEES 2016

4. Pioneer companies just before 2005 National Energy Efficiency Strategy
EXPERIENCE ON INDUSTRIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN SA: OVERVIEW OF NCPC PROJECTS
Pioneer companies just before 2005 National Energy Efficiency Strategy
The initial phase of the IEE Project (2010 – 2015):
mid-income homes could be electrified for one year with IEE Project savings
2 million tonnes CO2 mitigated
$125M ( R1.7 billion) saved in energy costs
Engaged 682 companies – large & SMME’s
70 case studies on various industrial sectors

5. SUCCESS STORIES OF NCPC IN IEE DURING 2016:
EXPERIENCE ON INDUSTRIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN SA: OVERVIEW OF NCPC PROJECTS
SUCCESS STORIES OF NCPC IN IEE DURING 2016:
Launch of water efficiency project – NCPC appropriate for the project 
National Energy Efficiency Auditor qualification course approved,
Skills Development and Energy Patron awards, etc...  
Savings were realised in energy
NCPC recognised & included as a key performance area by Department of Trade & Industry
Expansion to SADC & global footprint especially Namibia & Mozambique
Regional Sub Sahara Africa Champion & Leader
Proposed inclusion of EE technologies in current reviewal of energy plans

6. From 9 to 156 experts vs target = 125
EXPERIENCE ON INDUSTRIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN SA: OVERVIEW OF NCPC PROJECTS
TRAINING OUTCOMES:
NCPC won best training provider award in public sector 2016 National Skills Summit
From 100% international trainers to 100% SA trainers-2015 NOTE: Some training globally!!!
From 9 to 156 experts vs target = 125
Gender mainstreaming = 42% were women
Skills for Green jobs project with GIZ
EEDSM Project: Partners with GIZ/SAGEN & DoE training of municipalities

7. QUALITATIVE OUTCOMES:
EXPERIENCE ON INDUSTRIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN SA OVERVIEW OF NCPC PROJECTS:
QUALITATIVE OUTCOMES:
Role of UNIDO, CSIR and NCPC-SA in driving success
Fostered growth of a viable energy service sector in South Africa
Pioneered focus change from component to system optimisation
Promoted dialogue within sectors, industrial supply chains and equipment vendors
Elevated the importance of behavioural change in driving and sustaining gains
Created conditions for similar inspired Energy Efficiency Programmes in the country and the SADC region

8. EFFECTIVENESS & IMPACT of THE IEE PROJECT - PHASE 1:
EXTRACTS ON ASSESSMENT OF IEE PROJECT – PHASE 1
EFFECTIVENESS & IMPACT of THE IEE PROJECT - PHASE 1:
An effective enabler of energy efficiency implementation
Helped companies meet evolving regulatory requirements and informed government expectations regarding energy efficiency potential.
Contributed significantly to adopting, promoting and implementing ISO
Developed capacity needed to implement EnMS and ESO in industry
Created a basis for the supply of credible training into the future.
Facilitated CO2 emissions reduction and contributed to an enabling environment to deliver significantly greater savings

9. Strengthening and enhancing intra-governmental coordination
ADDITIONAL POLICY DRIVERS NECESSARY FOR ADVANCEMENT
Explore additional incentives on businesses that facilitate and/or provide training
Strengthening and enhancing intra-governmental coordination
Re-socialisation of the business community on energy efficiency specifically & resource efficiency generally

10. Funding from national & international financial institutions
EXPERIENCE ON DIFFERENT TYPES OF FINANCING INSTRUMENTS AVAILABLE FOR INDUSTRIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Co-funded grants such as The Manufacturing Competitiveness Enhancement Programme (MCEP)
Section 12L of the Income Tax Act though inadequate!
SANEDI:
52 approved projects = energy saving 1.5TWh
R1 government tax allowance leveraged R3.31 private sector investments
Funding from national & international financial institutions
Funding through Energy Services Companies (ESCO’s)

11. Provides guide on how the private sector ought to drive IEE
PRIMARY ROLE OF PRIVATE SECTOR IN DRIVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY
The report of Impact Assessment and Final Evaluation of the Industrial Energy Efficiency Improvement in South Africa Project – Socio-economic Impact Study - March 2015; commissioned by UNIDO”
Provides guide on how the private sector ought to drive IEE
Serves as a motivation for the business community

12. Ensure integration of energy efficiency in:
OTHER ROLES OF PRIVATE SECTOR IN DRIVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Ensure integration of energy efficiency in:
ALL energy conferences and similar events
Company policies, planning, budgeting, staffing and re-socialisation;
Include in policies and programmes of business and/or industry organisations
Active support and intensified participation in the implementation of the National Energy Efficiency Strategy 2016.
Share consumption information to government to inform future improvements
NOTE:
Regulations Regarding Registration, Reporting on Energy Management and Submission of Energy Management Plans
Regulations on the Mandatory Provision of Energy Data, 2012

13. PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT:
HOW CAN GOVERNMENT PROGRAMMES ENGAGE WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR MORE EFFECTIVELY?
POLICY SUPPORT:
Enhance consultation on enabling policies, legislation and regulation as well as programmes
Joint efforts in the implementation of National Energy Efficiency Strategy
PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT:
Robust engagement towards a national footprint – facilitate business opportunities
Formidable monitoring, evaluation& reviewal of targets

14. EDUCATION & AWARENESS: Intensive awareness campaign CAPACITY BUILDING:
HOW CAN GOVERNMENT PROGRAMMES ENGAGE WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR MORE EFFECTIVELY?
EDUCATION & AWARENESS: Intensive awareness campaign
CAPACITY BUILDING:
Refine current incentives & add where necessary
Enhance data collection capacity
Expand capacity to training
FINANCING MECHANISMS: Improve on incentives

15. Danke
Rea leboga
Merci
Ndo Livhuwa
Thank you
Enkosi
Muchas Gracias

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