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Utilities—Strategic Management, KPIs, and Budgeting

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🌟 Strategic Management in Electricity Utilities: Navigating the Future 🌟 Electricity utilities require a strategic approach involving vision and mission statements, comprehensive analyses, strategic goals, KPIs, and Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) to ensure sustainability and efficiency. Read more! 🔭 Setting the Vision and Mission Statements: An electricity utility’s vision statement sets a long-term aspiration, guiding strategic […]

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Zero-Based Budgeting for Optimal Control

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Budgeting is an essential aspect of financial planning, whether it’s for individuals, organizations, or governments. It’s crucial in managing resources effectively and ensuring that expenditures align with available funds. Among the various budgeting methods, Historically Based Budgeting (HBB) and Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) are the most used approaches. Each method has distinct philosophies, processes, and outcomes,

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Evaluation Criteria for Electricity Tariff Increases

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🚨 Public Participation and Transparency Needed for Eskom’s Tariff Increases! 🚨 Public hearings hosted by NERSA on Eskom’s tariff hikes often draw long lines of concerned citizens. Yet, are we truly addressing the core issues? 🔍 Transparency in maintenance records and cost estimates is crucial. Should we have to resort to legal action to obtain

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Reform of NERSA— A Comprehensive Approach

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Introduction The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) is supposed to play a pivotal role in overseeing the electricity sector, ensuring compliance with national standards, and protecting consumer rights. Among its responsibilities is the management of customer complaints, particularly concerning power quality. Poor power quality can lead to significant inconveniences and financial losses for

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A Call for Urgent Reform in the Electric Power Industry

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Over the past few months, it has become increasingly clear that the Electric Power Industry in South Africa is in dire need of reform. Insights shared through various channels, including emails and LinkedIn discussions, underscore the urgency for a comprehensive overhaul of the regulatory framework governing this vital sector. One of the most crucial steps

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Addressing Ongoing Concerns: The State of My Complaint Against City Power Johannesburg

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I find myself compelled to revisit and articulate my ongoing concerns regarding the lack of progress on my complaint about the poor service I have received from City Power Johannesburg. This complaint was formally lodged with the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) on April 15, 2024. Unfortunately, since then, I have seen little

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The Challenges in Managing South Africa’s Electricity Sector

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The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has faced significant criticism for its handling of the country’s electricity sector. Established to regulate the electricity, piped-gas, and petroleum pipelines industries, NERSA’s mandate includes ensuring a reliable and efficient energy supply. However, its performance has been underwhelming, leading to widespread dissatisfaction amid South Africa’s ongoing electricity

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Understanding Power Quality: Why It Matters for Your Bottom Line

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For over a year, I’ve been sharing insights into power quality issues and their financial impacts, focusing on unbalanced network conditions and the resulting costs on electricity bills. Despite numerous articles and explanations, I find that many people still struggle to grasp these concepts. Is it that my explanations are too complex, or do some

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Understanding Power Quality and Unbalanced Power Networks

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#PowerQuality #ElectricalEngineering #EnergyInfrastructure Please take a moment to review this important document and explore the links within it. Introduction The concept of “power quality” may seem abstract, especially when dealing with an intangible commodity like electricity. However, for commercial and industrial facility managers, it holds significant importance. Good power quality directly impacts productivity and employee

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NERSA’s Role in the Electricity Sector: A Critical Examination

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Introduction The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) plays a pivotal role in regulating and overseeing the electricity industry. However, recent events and historical practices raise questions about the effectiveness of NERSA’s mandate. In this blog post, we delve into NERSA’s licensing process, tariff approvals, and complaint handling. Licensing Challenges NERSA’s primary responsibility includes

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