Energy transition plan not well received

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While South Africa flounders in yet another bout of stage six load shedding, critics say the new Just Energy Transition Investment Plan (JET IP) is of no help to anyone in the energy crisis or planned transition. The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) yesterday released two reports on the JET IP following extensive engagements within the first three months of this year with labour, civil society, faith-based groups, business and other groups, with its recommendations met by even more disappointment from experts and stakeholders. Despite PCC commissioner Shamini Harrington noting communities and organised labour wanted the state to prioritise electricity access,…