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Energy & Utilities

The energy industry covers electricity generation, renewables, gas distribution, petroleum, and water utilities. It is strategically critical and heavily regulated for energy security, environmental compliance, and public safety. NERSA licences are required for most generation and distribution activities.
Applicable legislation

Key legal frameworks

Electricity Regulation Act 4 of 2006 (ERA)
National Energy Act 34 of 2008
National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998
Carbon Tax Act 15 of 2019
Electricity Amendment Act 2024 (independent power producers)
Regulators

Who oversees this industry

NERSA. National Energy Regulator of SADFFE, environmental complianceDMPR, upstream petroleumNational Treasury, carbon tax
King V principles most affected
P3. StrategyP4. ReportingP8. RiskP9. Compliance
What Encircle tracks for Energy & Utilities
NERSA licence compliance, conditions, tariff applications, reporting
Carbon tax registration and emissions reporting obligations
Renewable energy: REIPPPP compliance and PPA obligations
Environmental authorisation and waste management compliance
OHS and Major Hazard Installation management

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