On 25 April 2018, Project 90 by 2030 hosted the Just Energy Transition Roundtable Discussion in Cape Town. Facilitated by Megan Euston-Brown, the Speakers were: Dr. Neil Overy, an independent researcher for Project 90, who delivered his presentation on "The Role of Ownership in a Just Energy Transition"; Karien Erasmus, climate-change advisor to Promethium [...]
A just energy transition (JET), fits within a global discourse on wider just transitions. These cover how stakeholders (particularly workers) and the economy are affected by a shift to more environmentally sustainable and socially equitable practices. A JET, as described in this report, can be defined in several ways. In the broadest terms, it is [...]
THE CATHOLIC PARLIAMENTARY LIAISON OFFICE and PROJECT 90 BY 2030 cordially invite you to participate in a Roundtable Discussion on Just Energy Transition: Community ownership and the future of Renewable Energy systems Ownership in the energy sector continues to be a controversial subject, yet one that must be addressed if we are to develop a [...]
We must define the best vision for Renewable Energy: who should build it, who should own it, how it should be run. Then, to determine how we get to this point, we need a Just Energy Transition plan. By RICHARD HALSEY The ongoing drama around the Renewable Energy (RE) Independent Power Producer (IPPs), is a [...]
To build an equitable energy future we need to put differences aside Co-operation is key for a sustainable and equitable energy future. Therefore, we need to put our differences aside and agree on a common goal. We, the naked apes, were never the fastest, strongest or toughest creatures. While brain power played a significant role, [...]
The Daily Vox team spoke to Richard Halsey, a researcher at Project 90 by 2030 and coordinator of Energy Governance South Africa Network who commented on the importance of the contracts, saying that it depends on who is it important to. “For instance it is important to the people building the power plants which have [...]
By Richard Halsey The Budget Speech 2018 attempted to be a balancing act, but it remains to be seen if it will be successful in stimulating progress while shielding low income households. In the full budget review there are some positive messages for the energy sector that will hopefully drive positive change. It seems that [...]
Dear Energy Committee Chairperson, how about some real accountability? By Richard Halsey on behalf of ENERGY GOVERNANCE SOUTH AFRICA (EGSA), 27 November 2017 Over the years we have observed two unfortunate trends. The first is an increasing lack of accountability of government officials, and the second is key decisions in the energy sector being made against [...]
By Thando Lukuko People living in under-serviced or low-income communities, however we wish to term them, have every capability to address the key socio-economic challenges they face such as energy, housing and sanitation. What is needed over and above relevant technical support, is emotional support (empathy, encouragement and compassion). Often however, as community engagement practitioners [...]
Project 90 by 2030, an environmental NGO working on energy and climate change issues, in collaboration with the Catholic Parliamentary Liaison Office (CPLO), a bridge between church and state, hosted a roundtable discussion that brought three energy sector stakeholders together. These were organized labour[1], Wind energy industry (SAWEA)[2] and civil society organisations (CSOs)[3] . The dialogue [...]
