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2,270 The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) is set to hold a public hearing regarding tariff proposals submitted by utility companies, inviting stakeholders and the general public to participate in the discussion on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. The event will be held at Prempeh Assembly Hall, Kumasi. PURC is mandated to regulate […]
1,852 The Ashanti Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) organized an educational program for members of the Kwabre Municipal Assembly. The initiative aimed to equip assembly members with a deeper understanding of the commission’s mandate and key aspects of electricity and water distribution, as outlined in the PURC’s regulations. *Key Topics Covered* […]
4,065 The Ashanti Regional Office of the PURC embarked on a week-long community engagement initiative to determine the quality of service delivery in the region. The exercise aimed to gather consumer feedback on their experiences with utility services, including electricity and water. *Engaging with Communities* The PURC team interacted with residents, traders, and business owners […]
1,639The Ashanti Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has assured stakeholders in the Ashanti region of its continuous resolve to effectively balance the interests of consumers and service providers without bias. The regional office gave this assurance during a negotiated settlement meeting facilitated by the Commission between the Electricity Company of Ghana […]
2,742 The Ashanti Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission has increased public engagement on Regulation 35 of the L.I.2413, which relates to vacation, disposal, and the acquisition of premises. In explaining the regulation, the Commission stated that persons who acquire or rent premises must check the utility bills for the premises and promptly […]
1,761 The Ashanti Regional Office of PURC engaged consumers at the Nkawie Market in the Atwima Nwabiagya Municipal of the Ashanti Region through its “Market Connect” initiative. This program aims to increase awareness about; -PURC’s Establishment and Mandate: PURC educates consumers about the Commission’s role in regulating utility services and protecting consumer rights. – Nature […]
2,275 The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced emergency maintenance works scheduled to take place in the Ashanti Region on Thursday, June 26, 2025. The maintenance is aimed at improving service delivery and will be carried out from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Areas Affected by the Maintenance The following areas will experience power […]
2,000 The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has established a Capital Contribution Policy to provide a framework for the orderly approval, calculation, and refund of capital contributions made by customers to access utility services. This policy aims to ensure that customers are aware of their rights and responsibilities when requesting new connections to utility services. […]
2,100 The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has notified its district managers and stakeholders that a scheduled maintenance exercise will be conducted at the Akyease Primary Substation and Bus 1 at the Fawoade Primary Substation in the Kwabre East Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The maintenance, which is set to take place soon, aims to […]
1,762 The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) Ashanti Regional Office has taken a significant step towards promoting responsible consumption of electricity and water among high school students in the region. The office recently engaged students from Dompoase Senior High School in an initiative dubbed “I am Young and Responsible.” The program aims to educate and […]