Data provided by McGregor BFA
All data is delayed
Loading...
See More
Where am I? Home

Call to clarify Nersa role

Mar 09 2010 11:10

Related Articles

DA to meet Nersa over 'errors'

Electricity use linked to economy

Nersa slammed for capping hikes

Joburg mayor slams Eskom hike

Eskom hike: 'Look at positives'

Eskom tariff lifts rate cut hope

 

Cape Town - There is an urgent need to clarify the role of the National Electricity Regulator of SA (Nersa), according to a newly-released report.

The regulator also needed to be given the power to play an active role in governance of the power sector, the report said.

The report was commissioned by the international Electricity Governance Initiative, and is based on research by South African academics and NGOs.

It said there was a "profound" lack of clarity on roles and responsibilities in the electricity sector.

This had left policy processes vulnerable to economically and politically powerful interests outside government.

"There is an urgent need to clarify the role and authority of the regulator in energy policy formulation, planning and regulation," the report said.

The way Nersa's senior management were appointed should be reviewed to make the process more transparent, which would affirm the independence and authority of the regulator and improve public confidence in its integrity.

Nersa should also be given the resources it needed to meet its social responsibilities, such as ensuring access to affordable electricity.

- Sapa

NEXT ON FIN24X

 
 
Comment on this story
0 comments
Add your comment
Comment 0 characters remaining
 

Company Snapshot

For detailed Unit Trust information, click here.

We're Talking About...

The Debt Issue

The Debt Issue brings you the latest debt news, tips on how to deal with and avoid debt, a panel of debt experts and real life debt stories from across South Africa.
 

Money Clinic

Money Clinic
Do you have a question about your finances? We'll get an expert opinion.
Click here...
Loading...