Water Master Plan was drafted but has not been approved by council yet 3.2. Electricity services 3.2.1. Electricity delivery strategy and main role players A municipality must comply to the provision of the constitution as per the Municipal Systems Act, no.32 of 2000; Section 73(1)and (2)(e) municipal services must be regularly reviewed with a view to upgrading ,extension and improvement. The role players in the electricity department are Eskom and NERSA. NERSA is the National Energy Regulator of South Africa which regulates the energy industry in accordance with government laws and policies, standards and international best practices in support of sustainable development. The organization issues licenses to electricity distributors. NERSA recognizes that certain processes have to be put in place, to effectively regulate the industry as follows: 1) Audit licensees to establish compliance to licensee conditions. 2) Ensure existence of an effective communication channel between relevant NERSA departments and the licensees. 3) Share information with the licensees on general issues affecting the electricity distribution industry. 3.2.2. Level and standard in electricity services It is envisaged that by ensuring that the minimum standards are met; the following will be achieved: 1) There will be improved efficiency within the electricity distribution industry. 2) Reliability of supply will be improved. 3) Safety in the use of electricity will be enhanced. 4) There will be an economical and a sustainable supply of electricity. Consumer quantities The demand and actual maximum demand for each supply point is as follows: 1. De Rye & Laurel Ridge: NMD – 150kA; Actual MD – 40kVA 2. Bluelilliesbush State Forest Village: NMD – 100kVA; Actual MD – N/A 3. Kagiso Heights and New Rest: NMD – 600kVA; Actual MD – 650kVA 4. Puntijiesboss Village: NMD – 500kVA; Actual MD – 310kVA
Water Master Plan was drafted but has not been approved by council yet 3.2. Electricity services 3.2.1. Electricity delivery strategy and main role players A municipality must comply to the provision of the constitution as per the Municipal Systems Act, no.32 of 2000; Section 73(1)and (2)(e) municipal services must be regularly reviewed with a view to upgrading ,extension and improvement. The role players in the electricity department are Eskom and NERSA. NERSA is the National Energy Regulator of South Africa which regulates the energy industry in accordance with government laws and policies, standards and international best practices in support of sustainable development. The organization issues licenses to electricity distributors. NERSA recognizes that certain processes have to be put in place, to effectively regulate the industry as follows: 1) Audit licensees to establish compliance to licensee conditions. 2) Ensure existence of an effective communication channel between relevant NERSA departments and the licensees. 3) Share information with the licensees on general issues affecting the electricity distribution industry. 3.2.2. Level and standard in electricity services It is envisaged that by ensuring that the minimum standards are met; the following will be achieved: 1) There will be improved efficiency within the electricity distribution industry. 2) Reliability of supply will be improved. 3) Safety in the use of electricity will be enhanced. 4) There will be an economical and a sustainable supply of electricity. Consumer quantities The demand and actual maximum demand for each supply point is as follows: 1. De Rye & Laurel Ridge: NMD – 150kA; Actual MD – 40kVA 2. Bluelilliesbush State Forest Village: NMD – 100kVA; Actual MD – N/A 3. Kagiso Heights and New Rest: NMD – 600kVA; Actual MD – 650kVA 4. Puntijiesboss Village: NMD – 500kVA; Actual MD – 310kVA
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