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New dumsor schedule: 24 hours off, 12 hours on

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The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has now started implementing a 24- hour power rationing plan. Under the new schedule, customers are expected to experience 24 hours power outage (lights off) popularly called dumsor in the local parlance, and have power restored for the next 12 hours. It is the first time in the country’s history that the people have to experience light off for as long a period as 24 hours and also the longest period of load shedding – since May 2012 to date. President John Mahama had pledged ahead of the 2012 elections that his administration would resolve the dumsor problem by 2013, but three years down the lane, the power crisis is still with the country, collapsingindustries and small scale businesses. “The power crisis will be a thing of the past by the end of 2013,” Mr. Mahama said at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) Presidential debate prior to the 2012 general elections. Some of the effects of the power crisis are that Ghanaians have to battle with increased cases of night marauders (armed robbers) and school children are having difficulties in doing their home work. Students are running to where they can get electricity to study and do their assignments, risking being attacked by miscreants. No Timetable The situation is so unpredictable that Public Relations Manager for ECG, William Boating, says Ghanaians should not expect a regular time table for the load shedding since it could not be followed holistically due to shortfalls. Mr. Boating, who spoke on Accra-based Oman FM last week, said a quantum of generation was needed for the drawing of a time table for the country. “As it is now,” Mr Boateng indicated, “the deficit is so high that that there is no specific quantum to draw the time table for the entire country.” Upcoming Demo Meanwhile, a group of Ghanaians who go under the name ‘Concerned Ghanaians,’ are planning to stage a massive demonstration on Independence Day, Friday, March 6, 2015 against the erratic electricity supply. The intended demonstration, which is set to take place in the capital city, Accra, has already started gaining momentum with dumsor-branded T-shirts already out. Some have started placing orders for the T-shirts which have ‘dumsor’ boldly inscribed in front. Organizers of the demonstration have therefore urged all Ghanaians to forget their political colours and join in the march since the energy crisis affects members of both the governing and the opposition parties. “Sitting on the fence is not an option.Join the march. Let us show that we love our country. Let us show that we care,” the group posted on the Facebook page whiles urging all patriotic citizens to stand up and be counted. Meanwhile, pressure group OccupyGhana has thrown its weight behind the Concerned Ghanaians. Other pressure groups are said to have also expressed interest in joining the demonstration, urging all Ghanaians to help save the country. By Charles Takyi-Boadu

New dumsor schedule: 24 hours off, 12 hours on

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has now started implementing a 24- hour power rationing plan. Under the new schedule, customers ar...

Load Shedding & Christmas !! ECG to release new load shedding timetable

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The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is expected to release a new load shedding time table for the Industrial zones across the country before close of this week. Authorities at the ECG who pleaded anonymity confirmed this to Citi Busines News. The business community led by the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) is pushing for a load shedding schedule to enable them plan and cut down on losses. The President of the AGI, James Asare Adjei told Citi Business News that: “we do not wish to see a further worsening in this energy situation.” “What we are asking for is that the various electricity suppliers VRA, GRIDCO ECG must put up a workable timetable. It is very challenging but we have to cope with to ensure that we don’t run our power installations to a total halt,” he added. He said they have explained to “the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum on the challenges we are facing currently regarding power availability. It is a necessary evil because the challenges appear for all to see.” Power producers and distributors in Ghana, namely: the Volta River Authority (VRA), Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) and the ECG have been struggling to meet the energy needs of the country due to the inconsistent water level in the Akosombo dam. Other measures put in place to augment the system including the usage of gas is yet to have any major impact in the power sector. These and other reasons compelled the ECG to release a load shedding timetable, but there have been complaints about the inconsistencies in the schedule. “We are private sector operators and anything that will bring untold hardship in terms of cost, we cannot bear. If the way out is to shed job or employment there is no more we can do. What is very important is that as a country we need to get our priorities right. We need to find solution to this cyclical effect of power outages and energy insufficiency and when we do that we expect that our businesses will bounce back and also contribute to the growth of the economy, ”said Mr Adjei. By: Godwin Allotey Akweiteh/citifmonline.com/Ghana

Load Shedding & Christmas !! ECG to release new load shedding timetable

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is expected to release a new load shedding time table for the Industrial zones across the country b...