05
Feb
The CEO of Independent Power Generators, Ghana (IPGG) has hinted at a potential increase in electricity prices following the introduction of the Emissions Levy. Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor has therefore called for a comprehensive review of electricity generation tariffs. In a statement, he explained such a review will protect the financial obligations of power producers. He suggested that an upward adjustment in tariffs would be necessary to address the heightened operational costs resulting from the implementation of the Emissions Levy. “This law imposes a levy of GHS100 per tonne on carbon dioxide equivalent emissions from the electricity producers…As a direct…