Municipal Energy Management Systems
We provide support to local municipalities to enhance energy efficiency and implement effective energy management systems.
Project Highlights
SAGEN assisted in the development of the Municipal Energy Management Support Toolkit developed to provide practical support in establishing the groundwork to embed energy management within a municipality.
MEMS established a framework for energy management within the municipal structures. We are currently working alongside thirteen municipalities in seven provinces.
Municipal Energy Management Systems (MEMS) Resource Portal
The MEMS Resource Portal serves as a comprehensive reference hub dedicated to Municipal Energy Management Systems tailored specifically for South African municipalities. Through this portal, municipal officials gain access to essential knowledge necessary for strategizing and executing energy management initiatives within their respective municipalities. By leveraging the resources available, municipalities can optimize energy usage and effectively lower energy consumption rates.
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Key Results
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The MEMS initiative has demonstrated significant energy and cost savings: +R40m was saved by November 2023, in six months from administrative measures alone.
105 participants in the Exchange Workshops from participating municipalities which facilitated networking; sharing of experiences, lessons and resources for policy development, energy monitoring and navigating various challenges. Helping to catalyse collaboration and exchanges among the municipalities, leading to more ambitious progress than originally foreseen and has also already resulted in tangible energy and cost savings. Two exchange workshops have already been facilitated in the first quarter of 2024.
Additional workshops
Additional workshops were held with a broader group of 35 municipalities to facilitate knowledge exchanges and sharing of experiences beyond those that receive direct support, in partnership with Sustainable Energy Africa (SEA) and the South African Local Government Association (SALGA).