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‘Dumsor’ likely to occur during peak hours – ECG

‘Dumsor’ likely to occur during peak hours – ECG

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced that it is likely there will be power outages during peak hours. The power company noted that the peak hours are between 7 pm and 11 pm.

Business
Gov’t suspends controversial 15% VAT on electricity

Gov’t suspends controversial 15% VAT on electricity

The government has formally halted the planned implementation of the 15 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on home electricity consumption. The Ministry of Finance has therefore instructed the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCO) and the

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Government Withdraws Killer 15% VAT On Electricity

Government Withdraws Killer 15% VAT On Electricity

The Cabinet has unanimously agreed to reverse the previously authorized policy of levying a 15% value-added tax (VAT) on electricity, which is a significant milestone. The decision relieves consumers of the burden of having to

Business
ECG begins operation ‘No free consumption’

ECG begins operation ‘No free consumption’

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will commence "Operation No Free Consumption," which involves cutting off power to those who are using electricity without paying for it. The exercise entails ECG teams updating customer information,

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ECG Appeals for Public Support to Prevent Bushfires Damaging Power Distribution Network

ECG Appeals for Public Support to Prevent Bushfires Damaging Power Distribution Network

The Ada District of the Tema Region of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is seeking the support of the public in preventing bushfires that have been causing significant damage to the power distribution network.

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Mankessim traders cry over ‘return’ of dumsor

Mankessim traders cry over ‘return’ of dumsor

Some residents of Mankessim in the Mfantseman Municipality of the Central Region have launched scathing attack on the management of Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the President Nana Akufo Addo-led government for the blackout

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ECG suffered GH¢2.4 million lost during Volta floods

ECG suffered GH¢2.4 million lost during Volta floods

The severe floods that hit sections of the Volta Region in October of last year cost the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) GH¢2.4 million. In addition, the floodwaters damaged GRIDCo's bulk distribution facility in Sogakope,

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ECG to meet Sunon Asogli to discuss $60 million debt

ECG to meet Sunon Asogli to discuss $60 million debt

In order to discuss payment arrangements for a $60 million debt owed to Sunon Asogli Power (Ghana) Limited, an independent power producer, the management of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is scheduled to meet

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Sunon Asogli suspends planned shut down over government power debt

Sunon Asogli suspends planned shut down over government power debt

Sunon Asogli Power (Ghana) Limited has decided to postpone the plant's indefinite suspension for a week, reversing its initial decision. The corporation decided to proceed after receiving assurances and assistance from the Minister of State

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Krobo ECG Extends Prepaid Meters

Krobo ECG Extends Prepaid Meters

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Krobo District of the Eastern Region is set to extend its prepaid meter installation in other parts of the District from the second quarter of 2024. The