In a bid to foster energy consciousness and empower the youth with valuable knowledge on sustainable energy usage, the Public Utilities and Regulatory Commission (PURC) is undertaking a tariff education programme in public universities across the country.

 The initiative aims to educate students on the complexities of energy tariffs, pricing structures, and the importance of responsible energy consumption.

Energy tariffs are critical components of any nation's energy sector, as they directly influence consumer behaviour and energy consumption patterns. In Ghana, like many other countries, tariffs play a significant role in determining electricity and water prices for domestic, commercial, and industrial consumers.

The PURC's tariff education programme seeks to demystify the complexities surrounding tariff structures and empower students to make informed decisions regarding their energy usage.

Speaking at the Cape Coast Technical university, Executive Secretary of the PURC, Dr. Ishmael Ackah said the move by the Commission is to demystify the tariff regime in the country.

He stated: “We have three main reasons. The first one is to determine what we consider in the adjustment of tariffs. The second one is to encourage consumers to use electricity efficiently while the third one is to provide the platform for students to ask questions.”

Dr. Ackah believes that when the students are empowered, Ghana’s energy consumption space will be the better for it.

“The tariff education will empower the students to know what goes into the consumption of energy so they join the energy conservation drive, he averred.

The PURC's initiative to educate the youth on energy tariffs is expected to yield several long-term benefits for the nation.