By Fundile Majola
South Africa's electricity giant Eskom is considering using renewable energy, ahead of the 2010 Soccer World Cup.
And, to cover the costs, a new levy is expected to increase the price of electricity, partly to reduce coal-generated greenhouse gases, and partly a response to the Eskom supply crunch.
Consumers are then supposed to pay out of their own pockets.
In the face of the notorious inflation rate, IOL decided to as its readers if they are willing to pay more for this green power.
Of the readers who responded, 59 percent (142 votes) said No while 31 percent (74 votes) said Yes and the remaining 10 percent (25 votes) did not care.
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Some reader comments:
Get Real
I am all for renewables when they are finally more efficient and more cost effective. Until then we are stuck with fossil fuels and nuclear. Quite frankly, I am sick and tired of having everything green shoved down my throat. The greener-than-thou crowd has turned their religion into political power and a real cash cow. But please quit boring the rest of us with the self-righteous sacraments of everything green.
BS
Veritas at 2008-09-19 13:24:49 Thanks for the explanation adn to all the honest and faithful pollers, enjoy the weekend. It is still wet and cold in the WP cheers to all the misrables too Keep the lights burning !! bye ms/mr editor xxx
Graham F
When comparing the cost of commodities or electricity in different countries the average per capita income or how long it takes the average income earner to pay for a unit of the item is the only true way to compare costs. Using exchange rate does not give anything like a correct answer.
pastabag
Hi Mamalex. I think your facts are somewhat incorrect. In SA we pay around 80c/kWh, and in Europe it ranges from about 90c to several rands.
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