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Public Utilities Regulatory Commission to roll out net metering system next year

 The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced that fervent preparations have been put in place to roll out net metering system by next year. According to the Commission, the NMS will create a space for consumers in the utility value chain to adequately invest in solar and wind energy and other related power facilities. PURC said excess renewable power generated in this regard will be fed into the national grid by contracted consumers. This came to light during an encounter with stakeholders and other players in the power sector in Accra. The event was organised by PURC in collaboration with West Africa Energy Program and supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Other participants include representatives from the Ministry of Energy, Consumer Protection Agency (CPA), Media Practitioners among others. The Executive Secretary of PURC, Dr. Ackah pointed out that in line with the said net metering system, customer power generators wi...