Eskom’s emission reduction plans and decommissioning plans
01 December 2016
Eskom’s emission reduction plans and decommissioning plans (1 December 2016)
On 25 April 2016, the CER, on behalf of groundWork, Earthlife Africa Johannesburg (ELA), the Highveld Environmental Justice Network (HEJN), and the Vaal Environmental Justice Alliance addressed a letter to Eskom in terms of which it sought copies of the latest emission reduction plans, compliance roadmaps, and decommissioning schedule and plans for all 15 of Eskom’s coal-fired power stations. On 12 May 2016, Eskom required the CER to apply for access to these document in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act – which it duly did. Since then, Eskom has asked for several extensions to provide the records, which, to date, have not been received. Eskom’s failure to make a decision in relation to the CER’s PAIA request had the result that the request was deemed to be refused. The CER appealed this refusal.The appeal was not decided. On 2 December 2016, Eskom provided the CER with the records:
- Cover letter
- Index and Record
- Eskom submissions to the Eskom Board and extracts from the minutes of Eskom Board meetings
- Air Quality Improvement Plan (2016)
