Electricity Archives

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

PURC Warns Tamale Residents Against Counterfeit Electricity Meters

The Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC) has issued a stern warning to electricity consumers in Tamale, Northern Region, about the dangers of purchasing counterfeit electricity meters. Following reports of an increase in fake meters being sold in local markets, the PURC

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024

Government’s Pending Imposition Of VAT On Electricity Sparks Reactions From Public

Electricity consumers are worried about a pending imposition of close to 22 per cent VAT on residential power consumers. According to them, the new tax, coupled with the already high tariffs will further increase the burden on the taxpayers and force

November 16, 2023November 16, 2023

Govt Blows GH¢32.7bn On Electricity

The Akufo-Addo-led government has invested an amount of GH¢32.7 billion to keep the lights on and support the growth of businesses for the past seven years in office. The Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta said this when presenting the 2024 Budget