NERSA’s role in South Africa’s electricity sector is pivotal, yet increasingly contested. As the regulator, it must balance utility sustainability with consumer protection, but inefficiencies, opaque processes, and inconsistent decision-making have eroded trust. A critical examination reveals the urgent need for reform—strengthening transparency, aligning with global best practices, and ensuring that regulation drives stability, efficiency, and fairness across the energy landscape.
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Explore how NERSA shapes South Africa’s energy landscape through regulation of electricity, piped gas, and petroleum. This tag highlights tariff decisions, policy reforms, and regulatory frameworks that impact businesses, municipalities, and consumers. Learn how organizations can navigate compliance, manage costs, and leverage opportunities created by NERSA’s oversight in building a resilient energy future.
On the 2nd of October 2023, I published an article with the heading “Phase Imbalance in Distribution Networks” in which I stated that “In a recent unrelated “survey”, I came across a 10-minute averaged voltage unbalance of 327% between Phase 2 and Phase 1”. I also asked the question: is Eskom aware what is happening […]
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