Energy Commission

18 Oct

Energy Commission Ready To Enforce Ban On Importation Of Substandard Appliances

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Executive Secretary of Energy Commission, Ing. Oscar Amonoo-Neizer, has said his outfit is ready to enforce the ban on the importation of substandard electrical appliances and renewable energy products into the country from November 1, 2023. He stated that all electrical appliances coming into Ghana must have certain minimum energy efficiency performance systems that meet the prescribed standards spelt out in the legislative instrument passed by parliament. Ing Amonoo-Neizer noted that the move was to control and regulate the importation of some of these electrical appliances to Ghana. He also said Ghanaians will have value for money on goods purchased.…

17 Feb

A Ban On Secondhand Goods Will Bring Untold Hardship- Chairman Wontumi Pleads With Energy C’ssion

Wontumi2NewsChairman Wontumi, Energy Commission, Secondhand Goods

Ashanti regional chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, has pleaded with the Energy commission to rescind its decision of banning second hand electrical items. According to Chairman Wontumi, Ghana has not been spared the dire effect of the global crisis, including COVID-19, Russia-Ukraine war and currently the earthquake in Turkey. “We were still trying to get our heads out of COVID-19, when we were hit hard by the Russia-Ukraine war, which also brought many economies to a standstill including Ghana, and as government continue to work assiduously to bring our economy back to life, there’s another…