By Dominic Hlordzi
As part of its stakeholder engagement drive under the newly inaugurated Board, the Energy Commission held a high-level meeting with Chief Executives of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) at the Net-Zero Building in Accra to enhance cooperation and address key industry concerns.
The Board Chairman of the Energy Commission, Prof. John Gatsi, reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to fairness, transparency and partnership.
On local content, he clarified that the Commission will not lower the bar but assured that steps are being taken to address the challenges faced by industry players.
Prof. Gatsi also emphasized the need for stronger collaboration with institutions such as ECOWAS Regional Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERERA), West Africa Power Pool (WAPP), the Ghana Standards Authority, noting that the Commission will continue to align its operations with the needs of the Ghanaian electricity market.
He further announced the appointment of the Chief Inspector of Electricity to oversee compliance and technical standards within the sector.
The Acting Executive Secretary of the Energy Commission Mrs Eunice Biritwum thanked the IPPs for attending the meeting and reaffirming the Commission commitment to regular dialogue with stakeholders.
She described the engagement as the beginning of a renewed era of collaboration between the regulator and the Independent Power Producers.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to build a transparent, sustainable and resilient energy market that supports Ghana’s long-term development goals.
About 16 Independent Power Producers took part in the engagement.
