The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) says it is on track to cut losses and improve revenue mobilisation after recording its highest-ever monthly revenue of GH₵1.74 billion in July 2025.
Briefing Parliament’s Energy Committee, acting Managing Director Engineer Julius Kpekpena described the July performance as a milestone in the company’s ongoing reforms to strengthen internal processes and seal revenue leakages.
“This year, July, we had our highest ever revenue in the ECG—GH₵1.74 billion. It’s a record and we want to celebrate that,” he told the Committee.
Customer Service Improvements
Mr. Kpekpena said the company is also rolling out measures to reduce customer frustrations in obtaining new meters and power connections.
“We know we have some issues in some districts and regions, and we are working to resolve those. But internally, we are making progress,” he assured.
Clarification on Tariff Concerns
Addressing public concerns over ECG’s request for a 220% increase in distribution service charges, Mr. Kpekpena clarified that the proposal will not raise end-user tariffs.
“ECG is not asking that customers’ tariff should be increased by 220%, absolutely not. What we are asking for can even be done without any corresponding increase in the end-user tariff,” he explained.
According to him, the current tariff structure is distorted, with ECG receiving only 12% of the tariff component instead of the expected 40% for distribution.
“We are appealing to the PURC to correct that distortion. So the distribution service charge can go up without necessarily increasing the end-user tariff,” he said.
The record revenue comes as ECG intensifies loss-reduction campaigns, including improved metering, debt recovery drives, and a crackdown on illegal connections—efforts aimed at stabilising operations and ensuring reliable power supply across the country.
