It is said the two power distribution institutions have since tabled their concerns to the Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh. ECG is however said to owe GRIDCO GH¢1 billion. Unhappy with the lack of progress in paying the debt, JoyNews is learning Gridco decided to sell power to industries at a cheaper tariff than what ECG offers,” the portal wrote. GRIDCO on its part believes a law which backs its establishment grants it the rights to follow through with its decision to sell power for industrial use but ECG bemoans the move as invasion of territory. “You have to examine the national transmission utility license granted GRIDCo and establish whether that license allows GRIDCo to sell to retailers.

Source: GhanaWeb August 03, 2021 11:35 UTC