| Gas and generators in the home | Gas and generators in the home | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Gas%20And%20Generators%20In%20The%20Home%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | <div class="ExternalClass30991C902DF644A9A5106164DB3C4761"><p>Many of us are exploring alternative sources of power such as generators and gas so we are not as vulnerable to load-shedding and electricity tariff increases.</p></div> | <span>
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<strong>The benefits of installing gas in your home are as follows:</strong></p><ul><li>Ovens and stoves use a lot of electricity, so it’s worth considering replacing your electric oven or hob with a gas model.</li><li>You’ll save on electricity and still be able to cook and heat water during load-shedding.</li><li>Gas heaters are an excellent alternative to electric heaters.</li><li>Gas lamps are a good source of lighting as they cover large areas.</li></ul><p>Households usually use gas cylinders rather than a fixed supply. Learn more about the differences
<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Procedures%2c%20guidelines%20and%20regulations/Gas_requirements.pdf" target="_blank">between LP gas and a fixed supply.</a><strong></strong></p><p>
<strong>Approvals</strong><br>Whichever you chose, make sure you use an approved gas installer.</p><p>
<strong>When you install your gas supply you’ll need approval if:</strong></p><ul><li>the quantity of LP (liquid petroleum) gas used or stored exceeds 38kg; or</li><li>the quantity of flammable gas exceeds 200 litres.</li></ul><p>
<strong>Gas safety</strong><br>Gas is highly flammable and it is important to install your cylinders safely. Read about how to keep you and your family safe when using gas appliances, read about <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/safety-in-the-home/basic-household-safety/gas-safety">gas safety</a>.<span class="ms-rteForeColor-2"></span></p>
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<h2 class="sectHeading">Generators</h2></span>
<p>Small stand-alone or standby generators are becoming more popular to minimise the inconvenience of load-shedding. Home generators are either operated in isolation from the City’s network (stand-alone) or tied to the grid (embedded). </p><p>
<strong>Standby generators </strong><br>Most small diesel generators are standby generators that operate separately from the City’s electrical network. These are also known as stand-alone generators. </p>
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<i class="info note"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Please note</h4><p>Be considerate of your neighbours when using a stand-alone diesel generator. Noise levels shouldn’t exceed residual noise levels by more than 5dBAs. If the City receives a complaint, a notice to cease will be issued.</p></div></div></span>
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<strong>Embedded generators</strong><br>Embedded generators are tied to the grid and are permanently installed on a property, allowing a seamless power use transition from grid to generator. </p><p>Most households wouldn't use an embedded generator for day to day household use unless it is a small scale photovoltaic (solar) system; here, households that meet certain embedded generation requirements have the option of feeding electricity back into the grid – “selling” it to the City. </p><p>
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/Residential-utility-services/Residential-electricity-services/Selling-electricity-back-to-the-grid"> Find out more about small-scale embedded generation (SSEG) and selling electricity back the grid.</a></p>
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<h2 class="sectHeading">Approvals for generators<br></h2></span>
<p> If you are installing a stand-alone generator you don’t need permission to keep it. You may still need approval for installation however.
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Departments/Development%20Management%20Department"> Consult our Development Management Department first</a></p><p>If you want to connect to the existing internal wiring of the property, whether you are planning on feeding back to the grid or not, you will have to
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Municipal-services/Electricity/apply-for-authorisation-to-install-a-small-scale-embedded-generation-system">apply for authorisation to install a SSEG system</a>.</p><p>First, make sure you consult our <a target="_blank">requirements for SSEG</a>.</p> | | GP0|#798c3826-2993-4e5a-ad60-0277a68fd86c;L0|#0798c3826-2993-4e5a-ad60-0277a68fd86c|Gas and generators in the home;GTSet|#ef3a64a2-d764-44bc-9d69-3a63d3fadea1;GPP|#034940d1-0e3a-4366-8246-c524fcee34b2;GPP|#a3964d56-b74d-4d64-95c1-ff381a88a277;GPP|#245ec7aa-a528-4cd3-bcac-597c292db711 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | A description of the two main alternatives to electricity in the home – gas and generators. | 0 |
