PURC increases tariff by 18.36% for electricity and natural gas; takes effect June 1
By: Mabel Adorkor Annanng The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission, PURC has announced an 18.36 percent increase in electricity tariffs for all consumer groups for its second quarterly adjustment of 2023. PURC explains that the decision was made in order to prevent prolonged power outages and the associated negative impacts on livelihoods and businesses while trying to […]
Energy Commission pledges commitment to ensure Ghanaians adopt energy efficiency measures to reduce tariffs
By: Mabel Adorkor Annang The Executive Secretary of the Energy Commission, Oscar Amonoo Neizer says the Commission is working within its mandate to ensure that Ghanaians adopt energy efficient measures when it comes to the use of electrical appliances. The Commission recently banned the importation of used and substandard electrical appliances and renewable energy products […]
ECG says it is ready to start charging new tariffs Thursday, September 1
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), says it is ready to start charging the PURC-approved new tariffs effective September 1. On August 15, the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission announced a major tariff adjustment for utility companies. A statement signed by the Managing Director of ECG, Samuel Mahama, said the average percentage increase is on energy […]
Explore Other Sources Of Electricity Generation To Reduce Tariffs
By: Hugh Aryee – Honorary Professor, Academic Union Oxford NEWS COMMENTARY ENCOURAGES GOVERNMENT TO EXPLORE OTHER SOURCES OF ELECTRICITY GENERATION TO REDUCE TARIFFS The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people […]
Chief of Staff appeals to PURC to consider public interest in tariff review
Story: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Chief of Staff at the Presidency, Madam Frema Osei-Opare has appealed to the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) to consider the public’s interest in the current global economic conditions in the discharge of its duties. Madam Osei-Opare, however, commended the utilities regulatory body for the pivotal role played in the ongoing […]
PURC to engage stakeholders over possible tariff adjustment
By Rachel Kakraba The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission, PURC, will on Monday, May 16, engage members of the Public for input on possible upward adjustment of utility tariffs. The open forum which will include utility service providers such as the Electricity Company of Ghana, ECG, Ghana Grid Company, GRIDCO and NEDCO will be an opportunity for the […]
