Why is the relief for only three months?
The relief, as explained
earlier, is in response to the economic hardships visited on the citizenry by COVID
– 19. It is intended by the Government to provide some respite in the face of the difficulties.
Three months (a quarter of a year) is, therefore, a fairly good duration for such
a relief.
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What is the special COVID – 19 electricity relief all about?
The special COVID – 19 electricity relief is a special Government of Ghana (GoG) intervention which offers payment of bills of lifeline (0-50kwh) customers for three (3) months (April, May, June) and all other customers, 50% of their bills using ...Why is the amount on the bills I’ve been receiving for some months the same.
This could be as a result of Estimated bills within the first 3 months of installing the meter or Flat rates due to faulty meter. Please provide us with the following details to assist you. • Account number/Service Point number • Account name • ...What happens to me if my consumption in the period April, May and June, 2020 exceeds that of March, 2020?
You would be given the full relief within the limits for each of the three (3) months if you are a lifeline customer and 50% of the March, 2020 bill amount for other customers as directed by the President. The March, 2020 bill is the benchmark.Supposing I am able to conserve my electricity consumption in April, May and June, 2020 to the extent that it is lower than March, 2020, will I have less relief than the one due me as per March, 2020 benchmark?
The relief will be full payment for lifeline customers and all other customers 50% of March, 2020 bill.How much is the relief costing Government?
It is costing Government about GHS1.1 billion