Ghana's Energy Commission — regulates energy efficiency in buildings and renewable energy initiatives, implementing national energy transition programs with international support.
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The Ghanaian Times
The Energy Commission (EC) has launched the seventh edition of its Renewable Energy Challenge for Senior High Schools to encourage students to develop practical renewable energy solutions to address national development challenges and support Ghana’s 24-hour economy agenda. …
Energy Commission launches Renewable Energy Challenge for SHSsJoy Online
… brought together representatives from the Ghana Hydrological Authority, the Minerals Commission, the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, the Energy Commission …
GMet proposes Authority status under new legislative frameworkJoy Online
… Speaking at the launch of the 2026 Energy Commission Senior High Schools Renewable Energy Challenge champion of champions edition, the minister expressed the government’s willingness to support state agencies like the Commission to undertake such innovations, aimed at investing i …
Energy Commission launches renewable energy champions challengeJoy Online
… It requires coordination among the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Energy Commission, PURC, GRIDCo, ECG, NEDCo, local assemblies, Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Meteorological Agency, National Disaster Management Organisation, road agencies, telecommunications compan …
Must Ghana continue to experience “light off” because of rainfall, storms and bushfires?The Ghanaian Times
… Being implemented by the Energy Commission with support from the German Development Cooperation (GIZ), the initiative forms part of government’s broader efforts to promote renewable energy adoption and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with national development goals and in …
$182m plan to cut energy losses launchedBusiness & Financial Times
… The Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation and the Energy Commission should commission a comprehensive feasibility study focused specifically on cocoa husk ethanol production at commercial scale. …
From cocoa waste to clean energy: A strategic opportunityJoy Online
The Deputy Executive Secretary of the Energy Commission, Mr Chris Yalley, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to driving Ghana’s clean energy transition through strategic partnerships, innovation, and regulatory leadership. …
Energy Commission champions Clean Energy TransitionBusiness & Financial Times
… Energy Efficiency and Performance Standards The Energy Commission is the body that is responsible for promoting energy efficiency and productive usage. …
Implementing net-zero commitment: Regulatory and policy updates for businessesJoy Online
… The initiative, being implemented in partnership with the Energy Commission and the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), is part of broader efforts to enhance efficiency and service delivery in the energy sector. …
Energy ministry sets up control and command centre to improve response time to power challengesBusiness & Financial Times
… Ghana’s installed generation capacity now exceeds 5,000 megawatts according to the Energy Commission, yet that capacity advantage offers limited protection when the transmission architecture connecting generation to distribution is concentrated and fragile. …
GRIDCo commits to state-of-the-art Akosombo switchyard rebuildAfter 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 →
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 →
Ghana has signalled its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and Paris Agreement, with updated Nationally Determined Contributions outlining targets to reduce emissions while sustaining economic growth. For businesses, the shift raises critical issues of compliance, innovation, competitiveness, and long-term viability as regulatory reforms and ESG expectations reshape operations.
21 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's Energy Ministry, in partnership with the Energy Commission and PURC, is operationalising a control and command centre to improve response times to power-related challenges. The centre will use modern technology and multiple communication channels—short code, phone line, and social media—to facilitate fault reporting, with ECG district managers receiving new mobile phones and dedicated contact lines.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Grid Company Limited's board chair said the April 23 fire that destroyed the Akosombo switchyard control room will catalyse a long-overdue infrastructure overhaul at the country's most critical power transmission node, with commitment signalled from government and the company's board.
8 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Reliable electricity supply depends not only on generation capacity but on the security and resilience of the entire system, including cybersecurity, physical security, grid automation, and fuel supply. Ghana's Energy Commission projected 2024 system peak demand at about 3,788 MW with installed grid capacity of about 5,194 MW, but available capacity could fall when maintenance and fuel constraints are considered.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Energy Commission of Ghana has graduated a new batch of certified electricians from Bono, Ashanti and Bono East regions as part of efforts to improve safety and professionalism in electrical installation. Since the programme's inception in 2013, more than 18,000 electricians and inspectors have been trained and certified across the country.
30 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
A disruption at Akosombo exposed risks in Ghana's centralised power grid, with potential loss of up to 1,000MW of transmission capacity—about 25 per cent of peak demand—affecting households, hospitals and businesses. The incident highlights why Ghana must rethink reliance on hydropower and move toward decentralised energy systems.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →