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The '''Energy Commission''' is parastatal, mandated by law to regulate and manage the development and utilization of energy resources in [[Ghana]], specifically in electricity licensing, [[renewable energy]], [[natural gas]] and energy efficiency.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|title=About-Energy Commission|url=http://www.energycom.gov.gh/about|publisher=energycom.gov.gh|access-date=21 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190512090646/http://www.energycom.gov.gh/about|archive-date=12 May 2019|dead-url=no}}</ref> |
The '''Energy Commission''' is parastatal, mandated by law to regulate and manage the development and utilization of energy resources in [[Ghana]], specifically in electricity licensing, [[renewable energy]], [[natural gas]] and energy efficiency.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|title=About-Energy Commission|url=http://www.energycom.gov.gh/about|publisher=energycom.gov.gh|access-date=21 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190512090646/http://www.energycom.gov.gh/about|archive-date=12 May 2019|dead-url=no}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.modernghana.com/news/940630/energy-cssion-afd-sign-mou-to-boost-renewable-energy-in-gh.html|title=Energy C’ssion, AFD Sign MoU To Boost Renewable Energy In Ghana|website=Modern Ghana|language=en|access-date=2019-06-26}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2019/06/26/universal-access-to-electricity-government-pledges-to-implement-55-mini-grids/|title=Universal Access to Electricity: government pledges to implement 55 mini grids|last=Ghana Business News|first=|date=2019-06-26|website=Ghana Business News|language=en-US|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2019-06-26}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.pulse.com.gh/bi/strategy/ghanaians-are-paying-for-4000-megawatts-of-power-sitting-idle-energy-commission/1n05ph4|title=Ghanaians are paying for 4000 megawatts of power sitting idle, Energy Commission reveals|date=2019-06-20|website=www.pulse.com.gh|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-26}}</ref> |
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==History== |
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The parastatal's core responsibilities include regulation, management, development and utilisation of energy resources in Ghana.<ref name=":0" /> |
The parastatal's core responsibilities include regulation, management, development and utilisation of energy resources in Ghana.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> |
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==See also== |
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Revision as of 17:10, 26 June 2019
| Industry | Energy |
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| Founded | 1997 |
| Headquarters | Ghana Airways Avenue, Airport Residential Area, , |
| Owner | Government of Ghana |
| Website | www |
The Energy Commission is parastatal, mandated by law to regulate and manage the development and utilization of energy resources in Ghana, specifically in electricity licensing, renewable energy, natural gas and energy efficiency.[1][2][3][4]
History
The Energy Commission of Ghana was founded by the enactment of an Act of the Parliament of Ghana, Energy Commission Act,1997(Act 541).The primary supervisory body for the Commission is the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum (Ghana).[1][5] Its precursor was the National Energy Board, started in 1989.[6]
Mandate
The Energy Commission is made up of seven Commissioners appointed by the President of Ghana with advice from the Council of State. The commissioners provide overall leadership in energy planning, regulation and innovation for the operations of the agency.[1]
Functions
The parastatal's core responsibilities include regulation, management, development and utilisation of energy resources in Ghana.[1][3][4]
See also
•Ministry of Energy and Petroleum
External Links
References
- ^ a b c d "About-Energy Commission". energycom.gov.gh. Archived from the original on 12 May 2019. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Energy C'ssion, AFD Sign MoU To Boost Renewable Energy In Ghana". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2019-06-26.
- ^ a b Ghana Business News (2019-06-26). "Universal Access to Electricity: government pledges to implement 55 mini grids". Ghana Business News. Retrieved 2019-06-26.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ a b "Ghanaians are paying for 4000 megawatts of power sitting idle, Energy Commission reveals". www.pulse.com.gh. 2019-06-20. Retrieved 2019-06-26.
- ^ "Energy Commission Ghana (EC) | ECREEE". www.ecreee.org. Retrieved 2019-06-26.
- ^ "Clean Energy Solutions Center | Joseph Essandoh-Yeddu". cleanenergysolutions.org. Retrieved 2019-06-26.