Ghana has reiterated its commitment to making energy efficiency a central pillar of its energy policy, consumer protection, and just energy transition agenda.
This was highlighted at the 11th International Energy Agency (IEA) Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency held in Montreal, Canada, on the theme “Sheltering Consumers from Energy Shocks.”
Speaking at the conference, Deputy Minister for Enegy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan-Mensah outlined ongoing efforts to improve efficiency across the energy sector, including the expansion of natural gas as a transition fuel, increased integration of renewable energy, and measures to strengthen power generation capacity.
The country also highlighted initiatives aimed at reducing transmission and distribution losses, as well as promoting the use of energy-efficient appliances to help lower electricity consumption for households and businesses, he said.
According to him, these interventions form part of broader efforts to make electricity more affordable, reliable, and resilient while supporting long-term economic growth.
He noted that energy efficiency remains critical not only for reducing consumption but also for enhancing energy security and protecting consumers from global energy shocks.
