Energy Commission of Ghana — regulatory body responsible for EV charging regulations, building energy efficiency, and energy sector oversight in Ghana.
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Ghana is taking steps to regulate its rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV) charging sector as increasing numbers of electric cars enter the country, the Energy Commission said on Wednesday. …
Ghana moves to regulate growing electric vehicle charging sectorJoy Online
… Dr Archibold Buah-Kwofie, Director, Nuclear Power Institute (NPI) at the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC), said the country’s original timeline that envisaged the first commercial nuclear power plant coming on stream bythe end of the decade is no longer feasible. …
We Should Say No to Floating Nuclear Reactors, and Yes to PatienceJoy Online
The Energy Commission will monitor licensed electric vehicle charging stations and the entire Ghana’s charging infrastructure. …
Energy Commission to monitor EV charging stationsJoy Online
… They cited the March 2026 arrest of nine public officers at Tema Port over undeclared tramadol, including five customs officers and officers from NACOC, Port Security, the Energy Commission and Ghana Standards Authority. …
Drugs cases disgracing Ghana before the world – Catholic Bishops Conference tells GovernmentJoy Online
… In 2025, thermal plants supplied 66.8% of the country’s electricity, compared with 32.4% from hydropower and 0.8% from other renewables, according to the Energy Commission. …
Nearly eight years powering his home with solar: What Nazir’s experience says about Ghana’s energy futureJoy Online
… He has therefore urged EV owners who intend to charge their vehicles at home to use electricians certified by the Energy Commission and ensure that the charging system is properly wired into the home’s electrical panel. …
Improper EV home charging can overload circuits and cause fires – Ing. Ato RobertsJoy Online
… The investigation is expected to be undertaken by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) and the Energy Commission following complaints from residents concerning the operations of ECG. …
Ketu South residents to demonstrate against ECG on 1st SeptemberJoy Online
… The proposed legislation is expected to require operators to obtain approval from the Energy Commission before establishing charging stations, to ensure that local electricity networks have sufficient capacity to support them. …
Legislation to regulate EV charging in the offing – Energy MinisterJoy Online
… tioned that the concentration of high-demand charging facilities without adequate grid planning could put pressure on local distribution networks and transformers. “So what we are saying is that you’d need permission to set up those EV charging stations from the Energy Commission …
EV boom: Ghana moves to standardise charging infrastructure to protect power gridJoy Online
The Energy Commission has partnered with the Ghana Hotels Association to roll out a comprehensive stakeholder engagement programme targeting hotel and hospitality facility owners and managers in the Bono East region, with a training session held in Techiman. …
Energy Commission, Ghana Hotels Association train Bono East hoteliers on energy efficiencyThe Energy Commission said it has completed regulations for EV charging stations and battery-swapping systems that are undergoing parliamentary approval to keep charging infrastructure development in line with growing EV adoption. The framework also covers used EV battery management to prevent waste problems and requires operators to meet specified compliance provisions.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Energy Commission said it has completed regulations for EV charging stations and battery-swapping systems that are undergoing parliamentary approval to keep charging infrastructure development in line with growing EV adoption. The framework also covers used EV battery management to prevent waste problems and requires operators to meet specified compliance provisions.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana aims to establish a 1 GW nuclear plant by 2030 with IAEA support, but faces financing challenges, technical hurdles including grid capacity limits, and geopolitical risks. The government should pursue a diverse investment strategy including renewable energy technologies alongside nuclear development.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Energy Commission will monitor licensed electric vehicle charging stations and Ghana's charging infrastructure through a new Country-Level EV Charging System Management Platform, developed with the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, to provide data on energy consumption, faults, and network impacts.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has warned the government that the country's growing perception as a drugs trafficking transit point is disgracing Ghana and eroding its international reputation, citing a series of major drug seizures including a 3.9-tonne cocaine interception by French customs in September 2026.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nazir Ali has been using solar power at his home in Achiase, Ashanti Region since 2018, relying primarily on his solar system while keeping his ECG connection as backup. His experience illustrates potential for household-level renewable energy generation in Ghana's push to expand renewable energy sources.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chairman of the Electrical/Electronics Division of the Ghana Institution of Engineering has cautioned that improper installation of EV charging systems at homes could overload electrical circuits and cause fires, urging owners to use electricians certified by the Energy Commission and ensure proper wiring into the home's electrical panel rather than using ordinary household sockets.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Electricity consumers in Ketu South Municipality plan a September 1, 2026 demonstration against the Electricity Company of Ghana, protesting over-billing, estimated bills without meter readings, and delays in repairing faulty meters. The organisers are demanding accurate meter-based billing and account adjustments for wrongly charged consumers.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government is developing legislation to regulate electric vehicle charging stations, requiring operators to obtain Energy Commission approval before establishment to ensure local electricity networks have adequate capacity. The measure responds to rapid EV adoption and concerns that unregulated fast-charging infrastructure could strain transformers and affect power supply to other consumers.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minister for Energy and Green Transition has called for greater standardisation and regulation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure as the country prepares for rising electricity demand from growing EV adoption. He warned that uncoordinated expansion of fast-charging systems could strain the national power grid and noted that Ghana leads the African EV market.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Energy Commission and Ghana Hotels Association are rolling out a stakeholder engagement programme to train hotel and hospitality facility owners and managers in the Bono East region on energy efficiency and compliance with new regulations. The hospitality sector is a major electricity consumer, with hotels spending approximately 60 to 70 per cent of their operating costs on energy and resources.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Avance Media Africa has released the 2026 Top 100 Ghana's Women Board Directors ranking, the second edition, recognizing 100 women serving on boards of Ghana's leading institutions. The research found that women hold 232 of 895 board seats (25.9%) across 100 leading organisations, down from 28% in 2023, though the number of women Board Chairs doubled to 19 and nine organisations now achieve gender parity.
18 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Institute for Energy Security is calling on government to enforce Ghana's Domestic Market Obligation regulations, arguing that TOR's return to operations has removed the main practical obstacle to implementation. The legal framework already exists under Regulation 32 of the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) (General) Regulations, 2018, and requires consistent administrative enforcement.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Energy analyst Kwadwo Poku has contested the government's assertion that it has cleared all outstanding debts in Ghana's energy sector, stating that figures published by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission do not support the claim. While acknowledging progress in settling obligations to Independent Power Producers through a four-year payment plan for about $1.1 billion in existing debts, Poku argues that other sector debts remain unresolved.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
After spending approximately US$1.47 billion in 2025 to settle energy-sector debts and restore investor confidence, Ghana must now demonstrate that energy reform can attract new investment, strengthen domestic gas supply, and support industrial growth as it prepares for African Energy Week 2026.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Energy Commission has set a goal to reduce building energy consumption by 20 per cent within five years by integrating energy efficiency requirements into local government permitting processes. The Commission developed a Building Energy Efficiency Guideline with three compliance pathways to ensure buildings meet appropriate energy performance standards.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Energy Commission has completed a nationwide capacity-building programme for local government officers aimed at integrating energy efficiency requirements into Ghana's building permit and development control processes. The programme, supported by UNEP and the Ministry of Local Government, equipped participants from Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies to serve as Energy Efficiency Champions within their respective assemblies.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Energy Commission has concluded a nationwide training programme for local government officers aimed at integrating energy efficiency requirements into Ghana's building permit and development control processes. The training, supported by UNEP and the Ministry of Local Government, equipped participants to serve as Energy Efficiency Champions within their respective assemblies.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Two Energy Commission officials have been detained by the Narcotics Control Commission as investigations continue into an alleged attempt to smuggle methamphetamine hidden in a charcoal shipment destined for Australia that was intercepted by Australian authorities. The officials are being held to assist investigations into their alleged connection to the approval process for the export.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's crude oil production has declined for six consecutive years, falling from 71.44 million barrels in 2019 to 37.30 million barrels in 2025, according to an Institute for Energy Security report. The prolonged downturn, driven by ageing oil fields, limited upstream investment, and no new petroleum agreements since 2018, has caused total petroleum receipts to drop 43.27% from US$1.36 billion in 2024 to US$770.27 million in 2025.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Bank has downgraded Ghana's Energy Sector Recovery Programme from "Moderately Satisfactory" to "Unsatisfactory" due to financing constraints, election-related disruptions, and delays from the Finance Ministry's new fiscal controls and implementing agencies. Only one of the programme's indicators was fully achieved during the reporting period, with ECG publishing its 2025 audited financial statements, though they remain unavailable publicly on its website.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's electricity and water sectors are undertaking a digital transformation through a new Regulatory Information Database Management System (RIDBMS) Phase II project, funded by the Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation Trust Fund through the African Development Bank, aimed at improving regulation, service delivery, and consumer protection by enabling real-time data exchange between regulators, utility companies, and consumers.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Consumer Electronics and Home Appliances Alliance Ghana donated household appliances including water dispensers, fans, and refrigerators to the Energy Commission of Ghana, with the items to be used as prizes during public sensitisation programmes and awareness campaigns on new energy-efficiency regulations.
24 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Australia's border police seized methamphetamines worth approximately $210 million in street value hidden in charcoal containers shipped from Ghana in April 2026. Bright Simons criticizes Ghanaian security agencies for providing no updates on the bust and notes that any charcoal export from Ghana requires permits from the Energy Commission, raising questions about how the shipment was cleared.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Energy Commission has launched the seventh edition of its Renewable Energy Challenge for Senior High Schools, with 17 top-performing schools competing in two zonal phases (August) before a national championship in Accra (October) to develop practical renewable energy solutions supporting Ghana's 24-hour economy agenda.
16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Meteorological Agency has proposed a new legislative framework to transform itself into the Ghana Meteorological Authority, with expanded regulatory powers to license meteorological operators, establish standards, and become the sole official source of national severe weather warnings and public safety alerts.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability announced the 2026 Energy Commission Senior High Schools Renewable Energy Challenge, stating that Ghana's climate financing needs are estimated at over $22 billion and that climate action must be translated into practical solutions and technological innovation. The government expressed commitment to supporting young Ghanaians in developing renewable energy and climate-smart solutions.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's recurring electricity outages blamed on rainfall, storms, and bushfires reflect a systemic vulnerability to known, manageable risks rather than unavoidable events. The article contends that a resilient power system should anticipate and quickly recover from such predictable seasonal disruptions.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana launched a $182 million Public Facilities Energy Sustainability Action Plan to improve energy efficiency and reduce electricity consumption in Ministries, Departments and Agencies through renewable energy adoption and efficient energy management. Implemented by the Energy Commission with German support, the plan aims to enhance financial sustainability in the energy sector and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana discards millions of tonnes of cocoa pod husks annually, which make up 70–75 percent of the cocoa fruit. Scientific research shows these husks contain plant-based material that can be converted into bioethanol, a fuel that can be blended with petrol.
25 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Deputy Executive Secretary of the Energy Commission reaffirmed the Commission's commitment to Ghana's clean energy transition through strategic partnerships and regulatory leadership, highlighting key initiatives including an Energy Performance Certification framework for buildings, Electric Vehicle Charging Regulations, and a Net Metering Programme that will allow consumers to generate electricity through rooftop solar systems and feed surplus power back into the national grid.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →