The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) received 1,474 complaints against the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) in the Western and Western North Regions
PURC Launches DBMS Phase II
Ishmael Ackah(M) with some stakeholders at the launch The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has launched the phase two of a Database Management System (DBMS) aimed at improving its
Electricity Tariff Increases By 4.22% Sept. 1
Dr. Ishmael Ackah The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) will implement 4.22 percent increase in electricity tariffs for all non-lifeline residential customers starting September 1, 2023. A statement issued
PURC Increases Water, Electricity Tariffs 3rd Time In 2023
The 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
PURC Embarks On Tariff Education Campaign
Dr. Ishmael Ackah Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has started a nationwide public education campaign on the electricity consumption estimator aimed at helping consumers and stakeholders to use electricity
PURC Justifies 2023 2nd Quarter Tariff Adjustment
Dr. Ishmael Ackah The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has justified reasons for the adjustment of the 2nd Quarter Tariff Decision of the Commission, which took effect yesterday June
Electricity Tariff Goes Up By 18.36%
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) which regulates electricity and water services, has announced that it is raising electricity tariffs by 18.36 percent for all consumer groups. According to
PURC Hosts African Counterparts
Time for a group photograph of hosts and guests Ghana’s Economic Regulator, the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) hosted this year’s African Electricity Regulatory Peer Review and Learning Network
PURC-GIMPA Utility Regulation Centre Inaugurated
Dr. Opoku Prempeh flanked by Management of GIMPA and PURC Energy Minister, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh has launched the PURC- GIMPA Center of Excellence in Public Utilities. The centre
PURC Hikes Utility Tarrifs..Electricity 29.96%, Water 8.3%
The Ghana’s Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced increment in utility tarrif effective February 1, 2023. According to PURC, electricity will go up by 29.96 per cent across
PURC Ranks 4th In Africa
Dr. Ishmael Ackah, Executive Director PURC The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), has been ranked fourth in the 2022 Electricity Regulatory Index (ERI) for Africa. This was made known
Pay Compensation To Affected Customers- PURC Orders ECG
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has ordered the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to compensate customers affected by its prepaid vending and metering glitch. According to the PURC,
PURC Announces New Tariffs Electricity Goes Up 27.15%, Water 21.55%
Dr. Ishmael Ackah The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced increase in utilities tariffs effective September 1, 2022. The utilities regulatory body has increased tariffs by 27.15 percent for