The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has noted with grave concern the recent power outages and voltage fluctuations being experienced by consumers of electricity in various parts of the Republic of Ghana.
The utilities regulator said it is monitoring and investigating the situation to identify the cause and ensure quality service provision.
Several parts of the country have been experiencing power cuts since last Saturday.
In a statement the power transmission company, GRIDCo, attributed the development to a scheduled test performance by the West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAGPCO) on its regulating and metering station which limited the flow of gas to power plants in Tema enclave.
However, in a statement signed by the Executive Secretary of the PURC, Mami Dufie Ofori (Mrs.), the Commission assured consumers that the appropriate regulatory action will be taken against any utility in the power value chain found noncompliant with regulatory standards and benchmarks.
The Commission urged affected consumers to submit their complaints including complaints of damaged electrical appliances to the utility service provider in the first instance and if not resolved forward them to any of the PURC offices in their respective areas for investigation and redress.
Source: www.energynewsafrica.com
