ETTH: Energy To The Home
Free those prepaid meters from state monopoly capital
Join our campaign for open net metering, smart connectivity, and energy democracy in South Africa
Attended Solar Convention
Days Notice for Meter Changes
Direct Energy Sales Allowed
Potential for Change
The Energy Divide Crisis
Two Cape Towns, Two Energy Realities
While 20,000 Capetonians attended the Solar & Storage Convention at CTICC, exploring solar financing options worth R40,000-R60,000, residents of Lavender Hill and Steenberg protested against prepaid meters on the streets.
This stark contrast reveals South Africa's "energy divide" - a gap between those who can afford to embrace renewable energy solutions and those trapped in a monopolistic system that treats them as an afterthought.
The recent Electricity Regulation Act amendment allows Independent Power Producers to compete with Eskom, but maintains the problematic pyramid scheme of bulk electricity sales through Metros and Municipalities to end consumers.
Our Direct Energy (ETTH) Demands
Open Net Metering
Prepaid meters must have connectivity specifications, external ports for LAN interface, and data channels to free household consumption systems.
Time-of-Use Consumption
Enable households to charge batteries when energy is cheaper and use storage during peak expensive periods via autobidding.
Home Automation Integration
Enable integratin of energy meters with home automation assistants for intelligent demand management and energy optimization.
Direct Energy Sales
Allow businesses to sell energy directly to consumers, and consumers to consumers, bypassing monopolistic intermediaries and reducing costs.
EV Integration
Government incentives for electric vehicles charged by renewable energy, supporting the transition to clean transport.
Collective Housing Schemes
Enable collective energy generation at local level to solve problems in underserviced communities.
Join the ETTH Movement
Together, we can liberate households from energy monopolies and build a democratic energy future
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