Dumsor: ECG Ordered To Provide Load Management Timetable By April 2
- The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission has directed the Electricity Company of Ghana to provide a load management timetable
- In a statement, PURC asked ECG to provide the commission with a detailed load management timetable by April 2, 2024
- The Electricity Company of Ghana earlier dismissed calls for a load-shedding timetable despite recent power interruptions
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has directed the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to provide a load management timetable by April 2, 2024.
This directive comes amidst disruptions in electricity supply.
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In a statement, PURC asked ECG to provide a detailed load management timetable to the commission by April 2, 2024.
PURC is also asking for ratings and current loadings of the overloaded distribution transformers and GPS locations of all overloaded distribution transformers, among others.
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The commission also expects timelines for the installation of new transformers.
The GPS location of the transformers is also listed as a requirement by the PURC.
Despite recent power interruptions, ECG has insisted that there is currently no need for a load-shedding timetable in the past.
It attributed the power cuts to 630 overloaded transformers during peak hours.
However, the company has said power cuts will generally occur between the hours of 7 pm and 11 pm.
Some Members of Parliament from the Minority side have expressed concern about the situation and called for a load-shedding timetable.
The ranking member of the Mines and Energy Committee, John Jinapor, said the recent power outages were due to a lack of fuel for the thermal plants in Takoradi, which have since shut down.
Deputy Minority Leader Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah demanded a load-shedding timetable in January because of these concerns.
ECG to disconnect several major hospitals over GH¢261m debt
The Electricity Company of Ghana is set to disconnect 91 hospitals from the national grid due to outstanding debts.
The health facilities, including Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and the 37 Military Hospital, collectively owe GH¢261 million.
This move is part of the ECG’s comprehensive effort to recover funds owed by customers to strengthen its operational capabilities.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
