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Podcast: The Daily Discourse
Episode: Electricity Regulation Amendment and how it impacts consumers
Description: The Electricity Regulation Amendment (ERA) Act is set to change the electricity supply chain by introducing new players in electricity production and distribution markets. The Act would seek to encourage more investment in the power generation, promote sustainability and reduces the risk on the national grid. The new Act will also establish an independent transmission system operator that will be under the supervision of the National Transmission Company of South Africa to ensure equal treatment among public as well as private institutions. The Act will also strengthen the role of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa in its...