Question NW504 to the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
03 March 2022 - NW504
Mabika, Mr M to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
Whether his department intends to allow municipalities to procure their own electricity; if not, why not; if so, what (a) measures has his department put in place to make the procurement processes proceed smoothly and quickly and (b) are the further relevant details?
Reply:
The law has always allowed for municipalities to procure their own power. As the DMRE, we have gone further and clarified requirements and process for municipalities to obtain the necessary Section 34 Ministerial Determinations.