The Acting Executive Secretary of the Energy Commission, Mrs. Eunice Biritwum, has announced a renewed push to curb the influx of substandard, energy-draining appliances into Ghana’s market, stressing that private sector collaboration will be crucial to achieving the country’s energy-saving goals.
Speaking during a courtesy call by executives of the Consumer Electronics and Home Appliances (CEHA) Alliance of Ghana, Mrs. Biritwum said the Commission is rolling out a series of initiatives aimed at tightening regulatory oversight and ensuring that only energy-efficient products are available to Ghanaian consumers.
“These substandard products not only increase national energy consumption but also burden households with high electricity bills, to protect consumers and preserve our energy resources, we need the full cooperation of industry stakeholders,” she said.
The CEHA Alliance, made up of major importers and distributors of consumer electronics and home appliances, visited the Commission to formally introduce its leadership to the new Executive Secretary and explore areas of collaboration.
Mrs. Biritwum welcomed the delegation and highlighted the Commission’s commitment to strengthening enforcement mechanisms, including market surveillance, public education, and updated efficiency labelling protocols.
President of the CEHA Alliance, Nii Ayi Hyde, pledged the group’s support for the Commission’s regulatory agenda.
He said, “we are committed to working hand in hand with the Energy Commission to ensure that quality, energy-efficient products are the standard in the Ghanaian market.
He was accompanied by Executive Committee Advisor Ramesh Sadhwani and Executive Secretary Jerry Halm. Representatives from key electronics brands such as Hisense, Samsung, Pearl, and Binatone also attended, signalling strong industry engagement.
Officials from the Energy Efficiency Regulations team of the Commission including, Deputy Director Kennedy Amankwa, Manager Richard Donkor, and Assistant Manager Hubert Nsor Zan, shared updates on planned enforcement activities and discussed ways the Commission and CEHA could partner to improve compliance across the value chain.
CEHA, registered in October 2023, represents Ghana’s leading electronics importers and aims to promote best practices in product standards, safety, and consumer protection.
The Commission pledged commitment to ongoing dialogue and technical cooperation, including public awareness campaigns to promote energy-efficient purchasing decisions.
