PURC’s public consultation on utility tariff reviews needless – CPA

Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) has described the decision of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) to consult the general public on the review of both water and electricity tariffs as needless.

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) is set to begin a nationwide stakeholder’s consultation on the proposed tariff review for both water and electricity.

This follows successful meetings held with the utility companies. Under the tariff setting guideline spelt out in the law setting up the PURC, the utility companies must submit their new tariff proposal 60 days before the effective date of the tariff.

Speaking to Ekourba Gyasi on Atinka AM Drive, Kofi Capito, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) explained that there are more pressing issues to consult the public on than the review of public utility.

“Although I will commend the PURC on the refunds of electricity credit to consumers, consulting the public on tariff reviews is needless”, he added.

According to him, there are more pressing issues at GRIDCO and ECG which the PURC can focus on.