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South Africa’s Cabinet Approves R2.23-Trillion IRP 2025 Energy Plan, Minister to Brief Public
Cabinet has approved the new Integrated Resource Plan for electricity, referred to as IRP 2025, which outlines a R2.23-trillion investment in South Africa’s energy future. Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will provide a detailed briefing on the plan on October 19, with the full policy to be published in the Government Gazette.
Major Energy Policy Shift Approved
South Africa’s Cabinet has approved the new Integrated Resource Plan for electricity, which is being referred to as ‘IRP 2025’, according to official statements. The plan represents what sources indicate is a significant update to the country’s energy policy framework, focusing on both immediate capacity constraints and long-term sustainability goals.
Energy Standing Charge Overhaul Faces Industry Pushback as Debt Hits Record £4.4bn
Energy suppliers have expressed significant concerns about Ofgem’s proposed standing charge overhaul, warning the changes could worsen affordability issues for vulnerable households. Meanwhile, customer debt to energy companies has reached a record £4.4 billion, with over one million households having no repayment arrangements in place.
Energy Industry Leaders Question Ofgem’s Standing Charge Reforms
Energy executives have expressed significant reservations about regulator Ofgem‘s proposed overhaul of standing charges, warning MPs that the plans could potentially backfire and worsen affordability issues for struggling households. According to reports from the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee hearing, industry leaders from the UK’s largest suppliers questioned the effectiveness of the proposed changes.
US Energy Policy Shift to Boost Fossil Fuels, Hike Emissions 3 Billion Tons by 2050: Report
The Trump administration’s reversal of clean energy incentives and support for fossil fuels is projected to increase North America’s power emissions by 3 billion metric tons through 2050. Coal generation is now expected to be 46% higher than previous estimates, while wind power faces a 24% decline.
Major Policy Shift Drives Emissions Increase
The abrupt cuts to U.S. federal clean energy incentives alongside fresh support for fossil fuel power will trigger a significant increase in North America’s emissions in the coming decades, according to reports from consultancy DNV. Analysis suggests that North America’s power emissions from 2025 to 2050 will be 3 billion metric tons more than was projected in 2022, when the previous U.S. administration had implemented aggressive clean power goals.