NGO challenges government in court over its energy blueprint
GroundWork wants explanations for the IRP’s support for new coal projects and the limits placed on green technologies
30 July 2020 - 17:26
A non-profit environmental justice group is taking the government to court to demand greater transparency over SA’s long-term plan to meet its electricity needs.
GroundWork, a non-profit organisation, supported by activist law firm the Centre for Environmental Rights, this week launched the court case against the mineral resources & energy department and the National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa) to force them to provide reasons behind the promulgation of the updated Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.