ECG missing monthly revenue targets – Energy Minister
Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has revealed that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is still underperforming in its monthly revenue collections, despite recent reforms aimed at boosting efficiency and curbing power theft.
Speaking in Parliament in response to an urgent question posed by Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh on behalf of the Minority Leader, Mr. Jinapor disclosed that ECG collected GH¢1.6 billion in June 2025, significantly below the company’s revenue target of GH¢2.5 billion for the month.
“Although this figure marks a notable improvement over the same period last year, we are still falling short of our expected targets,” he said.
The Minister attributed the revenue shortfall largely to persistent illegal electricity connections and commercial losses.
He emphasised that both ECG and the Ministry are actively addressing these challenges through a nationwide Loss Reduction Programme.
As part of this effort, ECG has already deployed 1.2 million smart meters, with plans to install an additional 2 million meters between 2025 and 2029.
An extra 1 million smart meters are also being distributed in partnership with the World Bank.
These meters are designed to ensure accurate billing and provide real-time consumption data to reduce losses.
However, Mr. Jinapor cautioned that smart meters alone cannot solve the problem.
“There are still human elements affecting performance. That’s why we are reinforcing enforcement mechanisms and promoting accountability within the system,” he explained.
To further combat illegal electricity use, ECG has formed special task forces to identify and prosecute offenders.
Several housing estates have already been caught with illegal connections, and legal proceedings are currently underway against those involved.
In addition, Mr. Jinapor revealed that the Ministry is preparing a new Legislative Instrument (L.I.) to be submitted to Parliament.
This regulation will impose tougher penalties on individuals and institutions that tamper with meters or engage in illegal power connections.
As part of efforts to improve ECG’s cash flow, the Cabinet has directed all government agencies to be placed on prepaid meters or enter into structured monthly billing arrangements.
Only four institutional categories, the Presidency, Police Service, Armed Forces, and the Education and Health sectors, are exempt from prepayment, though they are still required to settle their bills in full.