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PURC announces reduction in electricity tariff for residential consumer
Add a CommentIn its first-quarter tariff review decision, the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a marginal reduction in electricity tariffs for residential consumers. However, there will be no change in prices paid by lifeline consumers and residential consumers within the … Read more →
PURC increases water, electricity tariffs 3rd time in 2023
Add a CommentThe Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced an increase in water and electricity tariffs for some customers following its third quarter review. The increase will affect non-lifeline residential customers, and customers such as hairdressers, tailors, and small- and medium-scale … Read more →
We won’t increase tariff more than 10% in future if PURC approves 148% proposal – ECG
Add a CommentThe Electricity Company of Ghana (EGG) has given an assurance that future tariff adjustments will not exceed 10 per cent should the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) approve its pending proposal. ECG has proposed 148% increment which the PURC will look … Read more →
PURC meets utility service providers today on proposed tariff increment
Add a CommentThe Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC) is expected to hold a crucial meeting with utility service providers today, Wednesday on proposed tariff increment. The Electricity Company of Ghana had proposed that its tariffs be increased by 148% for 2022 and … Read more →
PURC receives 10,987 complaints against utility companies in 2021
Add a CommentThe Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) received a total of 10,987 complaints throughout the country against power and water distribution companies in 2021 as against the 7,067 complaints received in 2020. The Director, Regional Operations of the commission, Alhaji Jabaru … Read more →
New utility tariffs to be announced in June – PURC
Add a CommentThe Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has said it will announce the next utility tariff adjustment in June to be implemented in July. The PURC after taking tariff proposals from power companies such as the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo), … Read more →
Director of PR for PURC resigns
Add a CommentThe Director of Public Relations for the Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC), Nanayaa Jantuah has resigned. This follows allegations of financial misappropriation by the leadership of the commission. Nanayaa Jantuah and the Executive Secretary of the PURC, Samuel Sarpong were invited … Read more →
PURC fines ECG GH¢ 202,640
Add a CommentThe Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has slapped the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) with a fine of GH¢ 202,640 for breaching its statutory obligations to customers. The PURC has therefore asked the ECG to pay the amount by the end of working hours … Read more →
ECG boss will be arrested if… PURC
Add a CommentThe Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has threatened to arrest the Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) if staff fail to restore services to customers. According to Public Relations Officer of the Commission, Nana Yaa Jantuah, the … Read more →
Suspend faulty billing system – PURC to ECG
Add a CommentThe Public Utility Regulatory Commission -PURC has ordered the Electricity Company of Ghana -ECG to suspend the implementation of its ‘faulty’ new billing software until further notice. The commission has also ordered the ECG to appoint an independent billing software … Read more →
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