The Institute of Climate and Environmental Governance (ICEG) has rejected the Electricity Company of Ghana’s (ECG) plan to increase its Distribution Service Charge (DSC) by 225 percent for the 2025–2029 regulatory period, describing the proposal as unfair and unsustainable.
ECG is seeking to raise the DSC from the current GHp19.04/kWh to GHp61.8/kWh, citing inflation, exchange rate volatility, rising interest rates, and the need to fully recover investment costs as justification.
The company argues that the sharp adjustment is necessary to restore financial stability and sustain operations.
ICEG, however, in a statement on Tuesday, September 9 says the proposed hike would deepen the financial burden on households and businesses already reeling from inflation and high living costs.
The group also accused ECG of failing to tackle long-standing inefficiencies—including high distribution losses, weak governance, and operational waste—which it insists should not be pushed onto consumers.
The Institute further criticized ECG for not disclosing the extra revenue gained from recent currency appreciation, adding that such a steep adjustment risk crippling small businesses and slowing economic growth.
ICEG has urged the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) to reject the proposal and instead link future tariff reviews to efficiency and service delivery improvements.
It reaffirmed its commitment to pushing for affordable, reliable, and sustainable power for Ghanaians.
Below is the statement
