As part of the objectives and functions of the Energy Commission, the Commission has the responsibility of promoting energy efficiency and productive usage of electricity and natural gas. In line with this responsibility, the Commission has over the years taken measures to promote a mandatory appliance standard and labelling regime. Under this regime, manufacturers, importers and retailers of regulated electrical appliances are required to manufacture, import and sell only products that meet minimum energy efficiency performance standards. Additionally, they are to ensure that, these regulated electrical appliances are labelled according to the relevant Standards and Labelling Regulation and registered in the Appliance Efficiency database. Read the guidelines
The Energy Commission wishes to inform the general public that, per its mandate under the Energy Commission Act 1997, (Act 541), it has caused Parliament to pass Nineteen (19) laws to regulate the market for electrical appliances and renewable energy products. The purpose of the Regulations is as follows:
To prevent Ghana from becoming a desirable destination for both new but substandard and used appliances;
To save the economy by reducing electricity demand which necessitates additional generation capacity with its associated fuel cost;
To protect the environment and safeguard the health of citizens from air pollution caused by increased power generation;
To protect the consumer from purchasing unsuitable appliances and prevent the payment of unnecessary high electricity bills.
We, therefore, urge the general public to take note, particularly importers of electrical appliances and prospective manufacturers to take note.
LI 2443 Energy Commission (Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling) (Clothes Washing Machines) Regulations, 2022
LI 2444 Energy Commission (Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling) (Industrial Fans) Regulations, 2022
LI 2445 Energy Commission (Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling) (Rice Cookers) Regulations, 2022
LI 2446 Energy Commission (Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling) (Computers) Regulations, 2022
LI 2447 Energy Commission (Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling) (Set-Top Boxes) Regulations, 2022
LI 2448 Energy Commission (Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling) (Ventilating Fans) Regulations, 2022
LI 2449 Renewable Energy (Standards and Labelling)(Solar Panels) Regulations, 2022
LI 2450 Energy Commission (Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling) (Microwave Ovens) Regulations, 2022
LI 2451 Energy Commission (Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling) (Storage Water Heaters) Regulations, 2022
LI 2452 Renewable Energy (Standards and Labelling) (Renewable Energy Batteries) Regulations, 2022
LI 2453 Energy Commission (Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling) (Public Lighting) Regulations, 2022
LI 2454 Renewable Energy (Standards and Labelling) (Improved Biomass CookStoves) Regulations, 2022
LI 2455 Energy Commission (Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling) (Television Sets) Regulations, 2022
LI 2456 Energy Commission (Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling) (Electric Motors) Regulations, 2022
LI 2456 Energy Commission (Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling) (Electric Motors) Regulations, 2022
LI 2457 Energy Commission (Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling) (Electric Kettles) Regulations, 2022
LI 2458 Energy Commission (Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling) (Air conditioners) Regulations, 2022
LI 2459 Energy Commission (Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling) (Distribution Transformers) Regulations, 2022
LI 2460 Energy Commission (Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling) (Comfort Fans) Regulations, 2022
LI 2461 Renewable Energy (Standards and Labelling) (Inverters) Regulations, 2022
L.1 2441 Energy Commission (Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling) (Refrigerating Appliance) Regulations, 2022
The Regulations entered into force on Wednesday November 2, 2022, To ensure effective implementation of the regulations and protect the livelihoods of persons in the electrical appliance markets, the Regulations provides for a transitional period of one year for the market to adjust.