The municipality indicated that 53 511 or 76.1 per cent of all households have access to basic electricity, while 16 795 or 23.9 per cent of all households in the municipality have no access to basic electricity (i.e. these households are using alternate energy sources such as paraffin and/or candles). The Municipality is currently looking at alternative energy options available (solar energy and bio-fuel). It was reported that public consultation will unfold by January 2012 with regard to alternative energy sources.