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22 City buildings receive certificates for smart energy usage22 City buildings receive certificates for smart energy usage<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /><p>​<strong><em><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"century gothic", sans-serif;">The City is proud to receive 22 additional Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for 22 of its municipal buildings across the metro, including its Observatory Metro Police Academy. In September 2021, the City became the first municipality in South Africa to receive EPCs for three of its municipal buildings. The City is leading by example to take climate action in its buildings and we challenge all property owners to take stock of their building efficiency and join the movement to make Cape Town more resilient. </span></em></strong><br></p><span><p>This year, the City received 22 additional Energy Performance Certificates from the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI), bringing the City's total number of EPCs to 25. A Performance Certificate is an indication of the amount of energy used in a building in kilowatt hour per square meter per year (kWh/m2/annum). It is then measured against a nationally regulated benchmark. This allows building owners to not only know how much energy their building uses, but also to compare this performance against other buildings of a similar type. There is much potential for change in the built environment to tackle climate change and to make cities more sustainable. </p><p>In December 2021, the National Government gazetted regulations for all government buildings over 1 000 m<sup>2</sup> and all privately owned buildings above 2000 m<sup>2</sup> in size within specific occupancy classes to publicity display an EPC within two years. Since then, the City introduced its EPC compliance Initiative that ensured the implementation of these regulations, while using the opportunity to bolster the City's building energy data collection systems through the state-of-the-art SmartFacility® platform.<br></p> <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre/image_64834414.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:949px;" /> </figure>​​</span><span><p>'Last year, the City became the very first municipality in the country to receive Energy Performance Certificates for its municipal facilities and we have made great strides in complying with the regulations.  </p><p>'We are leading by example and this is a testament to the City's commitment to reducing its energy usage and to addressing climate change. Climate action is a team effort and we call on other property owners to collect their own energy data and to see what opportunities there are for greater efficiency. <br></p> <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre/image_64834415.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:949px;" /> </figure>​​</span><span><p style="text-align:justify;">'Our EPC compliance initiative is one of the City's important steps towards achieving the Net Zero Carbon Municipal Buildings Target by 2030 and the broader city-wide ambition to be Carbon Neutral by 2050. The Observatory Metro Academy showcases how our targets can be achieved – the building is highly energy efficient and received a B-grading, performing 200% better than the national benchmark,' said Mayoral Committee Member for Energy, Councillor Beverley van Reenen.<br></p><p><strong>The 22 City buildings that have received energy performance certificates are: </strong></p><ul><li>50 Wale Street municipal building</li><li>Bloemhof Electricity Headquarters</li><li>Brackenfell Municipal building</li><li>Brackenfell Training Centre</li><li>Durbanville Municipal building</li><li>Fezeka Municipal building</li><li>Goodwood Municipal building </li><li>Hillstar Traffic Building</li><li>Keller House municipal building</li><li>Khayelitsha Training Centre</li><li>Kraaifontein Administrative Complex</li><li>Milnerton Municipal Administrative building </li><li>Ndabeni Fleet Admin building</li><li>Ndabeni Fleet Workshops</li><li>Observatory Metro Police Academy</li><li>Parow Municipal building </li><li>Pinelands Municipal building</li><li>Plumstead Municipal building </li><li>Royal Ascot municipal building</li><li>Somerset West Municipal building</li><li>Spyker Street Electricity depot</li><li>Strand Municipal Administrative building</li></ul> <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre/epc2.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:949px;" /> </figure>​​</span><p><strong>For more information on what measures residents can </strong><strong>implement in their homes and workplaces</strong><strong>, see these resources:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Climate change:</strong> <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/ClimateChange" target="_blank">www.capetown.gov.za/ClimateChange</a> </li><li><strong>Make your office smarter:</strong> <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/SmartOffice" target="_blank">www.capetown.gov.za/SmartOffice</a> </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Save electricity:</strong> <a href="http://www.savingelectricity.org.za/" target="_blank">www.savingelectricity.org.za</a> </li><li><strong>Smart Living Handbook: </strong><a href="https://bit.ly/Smartliving2020" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/Smartliving2020</a><br></li></ul><p><br></p>2022-07-26T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#fffd2279-130c-46e6-baa2-a4ce8ff084ee;L0|#0fffd2279-130c-46e6-baa2-a4ce8ff084ee|Energy saving;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#26f53c58-41fd-4a7f-a750-30634045211a;L0|#026f53c58-41fd-4a7f-a750-30634045211a|building;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb10

 

 

Cape Town’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP) 2017 - 2022​​​​​​​Cape Town’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP) 2017 - 2022​​​​​​​An overview of the City’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP).<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Integrated-Development-Plan-Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />GP0|#ff1f5b5a-f062-4989-b7f8-b57ada05f70a;L0|#0ff1f5b5a-f062-4989-b7f8-b57ada05f70a|The City’s IDP 2017-2022;GTSet|#ef3a64a2-d764-44bc-9d69-3a63d3fadea1;GPP|#58f302a7-f7df-4ca8-a4cc-c321f4c57e0d;GPP|#2ad5ede6-473c-4550-a932-aabda12143b1;GPP|#245ec7aa-a528-4cd3-bcac-597c292db711;GP0|#1ad9a657-d09a-49fe-9c0a-c948b3a5e5ad;L0|#01ad9a657-d09a-49fe-9c0a-c948b3a5e5ad|The City's IDP 2017-2022;GPP|#0fa98455-3bf7-4738-b07c-8db7b211a6df;GPP|#d3f3e0bd-5b83-4c1f-845c-7e13f8f4e17d;GPP|#af370586-9ba3-404a-9d6e-02066ca42752;GP0|#57be5e69-9793-4ad1-9850-2ff8186556b6;L0|#057be5e69-9793-4ad1-9850-2ff8186556b6|The City’s IDP 2017-2022;GPP|#47b2d3de-463f-44d1-a1f7-1c0ae7779b1d;GPP|#fdaaa5aa-bac4-497d-b6ea-347f228ec59d;GPP|#e88ff549-973f-4e3c-a46c-cfbe61bd6a24;GP0|#4ce9eb03-5745-4cdc-8697-248215f2e57a;L0|#04ce9eb03-5745-4cdc-8697-248215f2e57a|The City’s IDP 2017-2022;GPP|#4d609f4b-5ef8-4d26-a00e-98d854d00a11;GPP|#117084d9-e07b-4e3c-a6aa-d2badf907d64;GP0|#bd46fc95-91e2-4109-ac19-25adcb77c70f;L0|#0bd46fc95-91e2-4109-ac19-25adcb77c70f|The City’s IDP 2017-2022;GPP|#df990a42-3326-459e-96a2-55728312bc61;GPP|#8e28a3fa-1ff1-4fbd-ada3-4befc9119617;GP0|#019c0637-c26d-4db9-9127-6d5abed0949b;L0|#0019c0637-c26d-4db9-9127-6d5abed0949b|The City’s IDP 2017-2022;GPP|#680cbe13-3334-40b6-9ef6-8f126e3a71b2;GPP|#d01efebf-2396-4714-ace2-b0ada5ba6962
Heritage information and resourcesHeritage information and resourcesOur well-maintained heritage database and preserved heritage records are available to the public in a number of ways.<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Heritage%20Information%20Resources%2c%20Maps%20And%20Displays%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />GP0|#f9a1afbf-0c3e-41ba-ae20-94f6f15a9403;L0|#0f9a1afbf-0c3e-41ba-ae20-94f6f15a9403|Heritage information and resources;GTSet|#ef3a64a2-d764-44bc-9d69-3a63d3fadea1;GPP|#b0285696-285a-478d-9edd-44cbd43c6cc1;GPP|#b9188e62-cf1a-433d-a10c-06e34a7d1593;GPP|#c529c1ac-1f8d-48ae-8079-d34f4dae9c57;GP0|#86dd7391-47ad-4a12-8a14-a3f7819efed6;L0|#086dd7391-47ad-4a12-8a14-a3f7819efed6|Heritage information and resources;GPP|#c33557cc-ff47-42c3-a36e-c87bd87776e6;GPP|#b61ba3b6-e2ed-4500-bee7-e523686ba8bf;GPP|#af370586-9ba3-404a-9d6e-02066ca42752
Walking heritage tours of the cityWalking heritage tours of the cityTips and resources for you to walk and explore our beautiful city and its unique natural and cultural heritage.<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Walking%20Heritage%20Tours%20Of%20The%20City%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />GP0|#4a4256ce-c7cc-46e5-ab7b-70b8165e866a;L0|#04a4256ce-c7cc-46e5-ab7b-70b8165e866a|Walking heritage tours of the city;GTSet|#ef3a64a2-d764-44bc-9d69-3a63d3fadea1;GPP|#18e3b27f-e26a-409d-a7d2-460e88db0868;GPP|#b9188e62-cf1a-433d-a10c-06e34a7d1593;GPP|#c529c1ac-1f8d-48ae-8079-d34f4dae9c57;GP0|#bd035180-fb82-4722-9bbe-5edccbcf30b1;L0|#0bd035180-fb82-4722-9bbe-5edccbcf30b1|Walking heritage tours of the city;GPP|#b2147315-03b2-467a-9465-7fa1f64011be;GPP|#b61ba3b6-e2ed-4500-bee7-e523686ba8bf;GPP|#af370586-9ba3-404a-9d6e-02066ca42752
Keep our public places clean Keep our public places clean The City provides a number of public cleaning services that you can contact to help keep our public places clean.<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Keep%20our%20public%20places%20clean%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />GP0|#aa2e8ab1-9bfe-47e1-9f46-ad40744a8a10;L0|#0aa2e8ab1-9bfe-47e1-9f46-ad40744a8a10|Keep our public places clean;GTSet|#ef3a64a2-d764-44bc-9d69-3a63d3fadea1;GPP|#69af3a35-ae90-45eb-8557-9dcd3cb9880b;GPP|#36dcb5fe-6bfc-4ae9-92d7-8bd08d1f6414;GPP|#af370586-9ba3-404a-9d6e-02066ca42752;GP0|#2df1aee9-5456-437c-98fd-f962fe5ac954;L0|#02df1aee9-5456-437c-98fd-f962fe5ac954|Keep our public places clean;GPP|#298f5623-1943-427a-bf3d-e9ccff072bec;GPP|#4a553a67-2cba-4911-9745-a724e38b645a

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