The Public Utility Regulation Commission (PURC) has recently released information regarding tariff adjustments for both water and electricity, affecting residential and non-residential customers.
PURC Tariff Adjustments, slated to take effect on December 1, 2023, reflect a delicate balance between increments and reductions to account for factors such as domestic inflation, exchange rates, natural gas prices, and operational costs for utility providers like the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL).
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Electricity Tariff Adjustments
- Lifeline Consumers (0-30 kWh)
– Existing rate: GH¢ 0.6446
– Reduced tariff: 1.52%
– New rate: GH¢ 0.6348 per minute
– Monthly tariff: GH¢ 2.13
All Other Residential Customers (0-601 kWh)
– Existing rates: GH¢1.42 to GH¢2.04
– Reduced rates: GH¢1.27 to GH¢2.01
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- Non-Residential Customers
– Categories: 0-300 kWh and 601+ kWh
– Current rates: GH¢1.289 to GH¢2.05
– Adjusted rates: GH¢1.27 to GH¢2.01
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Water Tariff Adjustments:
- Residential Customers (0-5 cubic metres
– Current charges: GH¢4.72 to GH¢8.36
– Adjusted charges: GH¢4.74 to GH¢8.39 - Non-Residential Consumers:
– Current rate: GH¢14.13 per cubic metre
– Adjusted rate: GH¢14.19 per cubic metre
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It’s crucial to note that the impact of these tariff adjustments will vary for each customer based on their unique usage patterns of water and electricity appliances.
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As households and businesses prepare for the changes, understanding PURC Tariff Adjustments will influence water and electricity bills.
The commission’s approach aims to strike a balance between addressing operational costs for utility providers and ensuring affordability for consumers. As the PURC Tariff Adjustments come into effect, consumers are encouraged to monitor their consumption habits to navigate these changes effectively.
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