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Your fines to us unlawful, a breach of natural justice – ECG board to PURC
Board Members of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have described as unlawful and a breach of natural justice the decision by the Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC) to impose a GHC5.8m fine on them for alleged regulatory non-compliance. In a letter written by their lawyer, Yaw Acheampong Boafo on their behalf, the board members […]
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ECG staff threaten demo against A/R Minster
The Ashanti regional Senior and Junior Staff Unions of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have threatened to demonstrate against the Ashanti regional minister, Mr Simon Osei-Mensah, over the arrest of the General Manager of ECG Ashanti East, Ing. Mark Wiafe. The minister ordered the arrest, following the disconnection of power supply to the Kumasi […]
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ECG Board Members Reject GHC5. 8m FinevImposed By PURC
Samuel Dubik Mahama Accusations have been made against the Board Members of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) for their failure to
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Don’t hang onto industries you can’t maintain and run – Otumfuo to Gov’t
Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged the government to diversify companies it cannot maintain and run efficiently. According to him, there are a number of government companies and entities that are struggling that can do well with private partnerships. He disclosed this during the commissioning of a 430-kilometre natural gas pipeline by Genser Energy […]
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Feature: Measures To Address Dumsor
Electricity is a fundamental aspect of modern society, powering homes, businesses, and industries around the world. In Ghana, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) plays a crucial role in providing reliable and affordable electricity to the people. However, in recent years, ECG has faced challenges in meeting the growing demand for electricity and ensuring a […]
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ECG Boss Decries Dumsor Requests From GRIDCo
Samuel Dubik Mahama Samuel Dubik Mahama, the Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), has voiced concerns over the increasing frequency of load management requests made by
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ECG announces dumsor in Tema Region
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a reduction in power supply to its Mobile Bulk Supply Point in the Tema region, resulting in widespread power outages across various areas. Communities affected by these outages include Afienya, The Quarries, Christian International School, and Otsebreku. Additionally, establishments such as the Ghanaman Soccer Academy, Hot Oven, […]
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Dumsor: There is no load-shedding in Ghana – ECG MD
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has reiterated that there are currently no power outages, commonly known as “dumsor,” taking place in the country. According to the ECG, there is no ongoing load-shedding, despite certain reports suggesting otherwise. Demands for a load-shedding timetable have not yielded any results as both the ECG and the Minister […]
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ECG Staff Receive Gender Equity Training
A group photograph of the participants after the training Some selected staff of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have undergone a three-day training aimed at empowering the participants with
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Dumsor: Akufo-Addo has ordered suspension of electricity export – Atta Akyea
The Chairman of the Energy Committee of Parliament, Samuel Atta Akyea, has disclosed that President Akufo-Addo has directed the Volta River Authority to reduce the export of electricity to neighbouring countries in response to the ongoing intermittent power outages, commonly known as ‘dumsor’. “The President is on top of the issues and I am even […]
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ECG Engages Customers On Smart Prepaid Metres
Staff of ECG educating some women at the Nsawam market The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Accra West, has organised a sensitisation programme for some customers in Nsawam in
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Ashalaja: Residents relieved as high tension cable is reattached
In a significant development, the high tension cable that had detached from the main line between the Avornyo and Gati junctions in Ashalaja, a town near Amasaman in the Ga West Municipality of the Greater Accra region, has been fixed. The incident, which occurred on Friday, March 29, 2024, had left the residents in a […]
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Residents panic as high tension cable falls in Ashalaja
A high-tension cable has detached from the main line between the Avornyo and Gati junctions in Ashalaja, a town near Amasaman in the Ga West Municipality of the Greater Accra region. This incident, which occurred on Friday, March 29, 2024, has left the residents in a state of fear and uncertainty. Despite their efforts to […]
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ECG Responds To PURC Over Dumsor Timetable
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has revealed that it dispatched more than 100 notifications of power outages during the initial quarter of 2024. The majority of these notices
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Over 100 power outage notices issued since January: ECG responds to PURC
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has disclosed that it issued over 100 notices of power outages in the first quarter of 2024. Much of the notices, according to the power distributor, were to pave the way for maintenance works to be carried out on some of its transmission equipment. The disclosure was in response […]
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ECG blames GRIDCo over ‘Dumsor’ in parts of Central Region
The Electricity Company of Ghana Limited has pointed to the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) as the cause of the recent power outages in parts of the Central Region. The ECG states that GRIDCo has curtailed power supply to its Cape Coast and Kasoa Bulk Supply Points, leading to outages in areas such as Praso, […]
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Energy
Deputy Minister for Energy appointed ECG Board Chairman
President Akufo-Addo has appointed Deputy Minister for Energy, Herbert Krapa as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). This followed the resignation of Keli Gadzekpo, who has chaired the electricity distribution company since 2017. Mr. Gadzekpo resigned from the role on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 in a […]
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