Energy Poverty: The Just Transition and Market Reform in South Africa - AIDC | Alternative Information & Development Centre

Energy Poverty: The Just Transition and Market Reform in South Africa - AIDC | Alternative Information & Development Centre

Over 10 million households across South Africa live in what is described as energy poverty, meaning these households lack safe, stable and affordable access to or provision of electricity. While Eskom struggles to keep the lights on, millions of people are constantly being forced to choose between buying food or purchasing electricity units. Without safe, stable and affordable access to or provision of electricity, children in low-income househo…