Information on the UCT Energy Survey

We're collecting information on how households use electricity. Your responses will help us better understand energy needs and challenges in your community.

🛒 You will receive a grocery voucher as a thank-you for your time.

🕐 The survey will take no longer than 45 minutes to complete.

🔒 Your personal information will be kept completely confidential.

🔌 This survey will have no effect on your electricity account or service.

Responses are used only for research and are not shared with electricity providers or any government agencies.

This is a legitimate academic study by UCT.
If you have any concerns or would like to verify this project, you can contact:📧mho@povertyactionlab.org

Please keep an eye out for our surveyors, wearing photo ID with the UCT logo!

Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit, University of Cape Town
Ethics approval number: COM/02424/2026