Parliament's Committee on Energy has engaged several institutions in the power sector over ensuring the reliability of power supply to support national development goals.

The three-day series of meetings involving stakeholders, including the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Bui Power Authority, Volta River Authority (VRA), Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo), Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo), and the Energy Commission, was held at the Peduase Valley Resort.

Sessions held led to discussions on reviewing performance, addressing challenges, and strategizing to enhance efficiency and service delivery across the energy sector.

Some majority members of the committee expressed concern about persistent power outages affecting their constituencies in recent times.

The chairman of the committee, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, called for coordinated measures by the sector players to ensure stability in power supply.

Last Thursday, the Energy Minister and Finance Minister met with key sector leaders from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Volta River Authority (VRA), the Energy Commission, GRIDCo, and other stakeholders yesterday to deliberate on effective and sustainable solutions to strengthen Ghana’s power sector.

The meeting concluded with a strong, collective commitment to take decisive and coordinated action to stabilise the sector, enhance operational efficiency, and support ongoing reforms under the Energy Sector Recovery Programme (ESRP).

Key among these actions is the prioritisation of sustainable financial strategies and policy interventions to ensure a reliable, affordable electricity supply while safeguarding the broader economy.

Ghana’s energy crisis

Ghana is currently facing a severe energy crisis evident in the frequent power outages, financial struggles, and fuel shortages. The government is urgently seeking GH₵1.1 billion for fuel procurement.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) on the other hand, is facing a monthly deficit of GH₵2 billion due to poor revenue collection, making it difficult to pay independent power producers, who have threatened to suspend operations.