Proposed Gauteng vs Western Cape energy targets

I have put together my own comparison of the energy targets in the Draft Western Cape Sustainable Energy White Paper Amendment (Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning) and the Gauteng Integrated Energy Strategy Draft (Department of Local Government and Housing).

Here it is:

Action	Gauteng Target	Western Cape Target
Renewable energy generation(electricity only)	7% by 2014, 16% by 2025	15% by 2014
Overall energy efficiency against business as usual scenario	7% by 2014, 15% by 2025	15% by 2014
Carbon dioxide emission reduction (in 2000 levels)	13% by 2014, 27% by 2025	14% by 2014, 15% by 2020
Renewable Energy purchased by Provincial Government	No Target	10% by 2020
Efficient Water Heater Installations	20% by 2014	No Target
Electrification targets (proclaimed stands)	100% by 2014	No Target
Free Basic Alternative Energy Access in informal households	20% by 2014, 80% by 2025	No Target

Basically the Western Cape has more ambitious renewable energy and energy efficiency targets, but the Gauteng strategy is more detailed and more long term focussed. One glaring problem in the Western Cape Strategy is a low long-term CO₂ reduction figure (15% by 2020).

I still think these targets could be improved, especially in terms of energy efficiency.

Frank