{
  "id": 12361359,
  "title": "PURC replaces 10 damaged transformers affecting over 60,000 customers in Central Region",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/purc-replaces-10-damaged-transformers-affecting-over-60-000-customers-12361359",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-06T10:32:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Joy Business",
    "slug": "joy-business",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/purc-replaces-10-damaged-transformers-affecting-over-60000-customers-in-central-region/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has replaced 10 damaged and overloaded electricity distribution transformers in the Central Region, affecting over 60,000 customers. The intervention, carried out by the Commission's Central Regional Office in partnership with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), aims to restore electricity supply to approximately 61,004 residents in the impacted communities. Some areas experienced power outages lasting up to two months, with affected households and businesses facing significant disruptions in their daily operations. Small enterprises like cold storage facilities, eateries, and service providers incurred losses due to the prolonged interruptions. The PURC's involvement stems from its responsibility to safeguard consumer interests and ensure reliable service delivery. The cost of replacing the transformers is estimated at approximately GH¢550,000. The Commission's action follows monitoring activities and consumer feedback that highlighted transformer-related issues contributing to the outages. By replacing the faulty transformers, the PURC anticipates a more stable electricity supply for the affected communities, providing relief to those who have endured significant inconveniences.",
  "summary": "The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has facilitated the replacement of 10 damaged and overloaded electricity distribution transformers across the Central Region following persistent complaints about prolonged power outages. The intervention, undertaken through the Commission’s Central Regional Office in collaboration with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), is expected to…",
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        "title": "PURC replaces 10 damaged transformers affecting over 60,000 customers in Central Region",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/purc-replaces-10-damaged-transformers-affecting-over-60-000-customers",
        "published": "2026-10-06T10:32:51.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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