Question NW1896 to the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
26 May 2023 - NW1896
Msimang, Prof CT to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
Whether the incentive-based (R/MWh) demand response mechanism has been launched alongside the national campaign to introduce the set of actions to address load shedding and achieve energy security as announced by the President of the Republic ,Mr M C Ramaphosa in his address to the nation on 25 July 2022; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details surrounding the implementation of the campaigns?
Reply:
Yes, Eskom has launched a number of incentive-based demand side response mechanism customised for different market segments. This is over and above the long standing DMRE lead demand side tax incentive scheme pursuant to Income Tax Regulation12L. Department of Public Enterprises who oversees Eskom operations would be willing to provide you more information in respect of their programmes should you request.