The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced an increase in charges for consumers effective Tuesday, February 1, 2022.
According to a document in circulation among EGC staff, the company, is now charging GH¢1, 020.00 for a single phase meter, instead of the existing GH¢400.00.
The circular titled, “new service connection charges” said they are all VAT/NHIL inclusive, and mentioned that the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has approved the new charges.
The only thing going for free on the new list, is Meter replacement for both 1-phase and 3-phase.
But new consumers interested in a three-phase meter, will pay GH¢1, 920, instead of the previous GH¢700.
One pole extension for single phase, is now 2,920, whilst 3-phase is 4,420.00
A 2-pole extension now goes for 4,520.00.
Other items on the list are, Straight service with pole, separate meter, post SHEP straight, Additional load.
Temporary supply of the power is GHC800 for 1-phase, but 1,500.00 for 3-phase.
