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The Lights Are Going To Stay On – ECG MD
08 Apr

The Lights Are Going To Stay On – ECG MD

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The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has once again shot down the calls for a load-shedding timetable, reiterating there are no power outages, locally referred to as “dumsor,”. Managing Director, Samuel Dubik Mahama, has urged calm among Ghanaians, assuring they are working effortlessly to keep the lights on. He told journalists following a meeting with the Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament on Saturday. ECG had earlier blamed the recent power outages on some 630 of its overloaded transformers in several communities due to high demand. However, the ECG MD has assured the issues have been addressed and Ghanaians will soon be…
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ECG Inspects Distribution Transformers To Help Sustain Power
28 Mar

ECG Inspects Distribution Transformers To Help Sustain Power

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The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has started an exercise to check on various power transformers across the country to identify and fix faults that can help sustain power. The ECG’s integrity checks on the transformers will help identify actual loads and others that need upgrades upon reaching their full capacity. The company says the upgrades of transformers and fault checks will contribute to keeping the lights on. The Electricity Company of Ghana began the transformer upgrade within its operational areas identified to be at full capacity due to high demand. The checks by the power distributor identified 630 transformers…
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Parliament Summons Energy Minister And ECG Chief Over Alleged Dispute
20 Mar

Parliament Summons Energy Minister And ECG Chief Over Alleged Dispute

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Today, the Energy Minister, Matthew Opoku Prempeh, and Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama, are slated to appear before Parliament's Energy Committee following summons issued due to reported tensions between their entities. The Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC) has accused ECG of failing to adhere to the cash waterfall mechanism and levied other allegations against them. Moreover, PURC has issued a one-week ultimatum for ECG to furnish a detailed incident report on outages since January, threatening potential sanctions, including a two-year prison sentence, for non-compliance. While ECG has denied some of the accusations, concerns…
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PURC Orders ECG To Submit Load Management Schedule By April 2
19 Mar

PURC Orders ECG To Submit Load Management Schedule By April 2

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The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has instructed the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to submit a comprehensive load management timetable by April 2, 2024, in response to ongoing challenges with internet connectivity and power supply disruptions affecting Ghanaians. Despite recent electricity interruptions, ECG has asserted that no load-shedding timetable is currently required. However, the company has identified 630 overloaded transformers during peak hours as a key factor contributing to the crisis, indicating a surge in electricity demand exceeding the transformers' full capacity. In an order dated Monday, March 18, 2024, PURC mandated ECG to provide detailed information, including ratings…
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ECG Gives 91 Hospitals 72 Hours To Settle Debts
13 Mar

ECG Gives 91 Hospitals 72 Hours To Settle Debts

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The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has taken a stance against hospitals with outstanding bills. They have issued demand notice and threatened disconnection from the national grid if payments are not done within 72 hours. A total of 91 health facilities across the country owe ECG, with a combined outstanding amount totaling GH¢261 million. Among the notable hospitals facing potential disconnection are the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, the 37 Military Hospital, Ridge Hospital in the Greater Accra region, Komfo Anokye and Manhyia Government Hospitals in the Ashanti region, Ho Teaching Hospital in the Volta region, and Kyebi Government Hospital in…
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ECG Attributes ‘Dumsor’ To Blown Fuses In Overloaded Transformers
12 Mar

ECG Attributes ‘Dumsor’ To Blown Fuses In Overloaded Transformers

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The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has indicated that the recurring power outages, known as 'dumsor,' experienced during the peak hours of 7 pm-11 pm, could be attributed to blown fuses in transformers. According to ECG, 630 distribution transformers in various communities across their operational areas are currently operating at full capacity due to increased demand. This situation may lead to blown fuses and damaged conductors, resulting in power outages, especially during the peak load period. ECG reassured customers that they are actively upgrading transformers and implementing new projects to alleviate the strain and ensure a more reliable power supply.…
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ECG Warns Of More Power Outages During 7Pm To 11Pm
12 Mar

ECG Warns Of More Power Outages During 7Pm To 11Pm

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The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has cautioned the general public to expect more power outages during peak hours (7pm to 11pm). In a social media post, ECG explained that so far, 630 distribution transformers within communities across its operational areas have been identified to be full to capacity due to increased power demand. That, it said, may result in blown fuses and broken conductors causing outages, especially during the peak load period (7pm - 11pm) in the affected areas. “However, we wish to assure our customers that transformer upgrading, and new projects are on-going to relieve these transformers to…
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Yilo Krobo District Hospital Risks Disconnection Over GH¢1.3M Debt Owed ECG
23 Feb

Yilo Krobo District Hospital Risks Disconnection Over GH¢1.3M Debt Owed ECG

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The Yilo Krobo District Hospital in the Eastern Region is facing the imminent threat of being disconnected from the national grid. This is due to a significant debt of GH¢1.3 million owed to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). The Tema Regional Public Relations Officer for ECG, Sakyiwaa Mensah, revealed that the hospital has not taken any steps to settle the outstanding debt since 2022. In an interview with Citi News, Mrs. Mensah urged the management of the hospital to address the issue promptly to avoid disconnection. “As part of our ongoing efforts to collect revenue, we have notified the…
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Fraud Alert: ECG Cautions Clients Against MoMo Fraudsters
22 Feb

Fraud Alert: ECG Cautions Clients Against MoMo Fraudsters

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The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has advised clients to only transact business with the power distribution company through its PowerApp and offices. Speaking to JoyNews, the Volta Regional General Manager of ECG, Ms. Christina Jatoe-Kaleo explained that, her outfit does not operate a mobile money account. She therefore entreated customers not to give audience to people who would ask them to send money to ECG mobile money account to access ECG services. Source: Adomonline
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Free SHS Secretariat Forwards GH¢5M To Schools For Electricity Bills
22 Feb

Free SHS Secretariat Forwards GH¢5M To Schools For Electricity Bills

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The Free Senior High School (SHS) Secretariat is forwarding GH¢5 million to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to defray part of the indebtedness of second-cycle schools. The move is to prevent the ECG from taking further action against schools that are owing. For a permanent solution, the secretariat has scheduled a meeting with the ECG to look at the total indebtedness of SHSs in areas the ECG covers. The Director of Communication of the ECG, William Boateng, made this known to the Daily Graphic in Accra yesterday. Meeting The Free SHS Secretariat has   requested a meeting with the…
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