Energy Commission launches digital certification platform for electrical installations

At the 22nd Electrical Wiring Certification Awards Ceremony in Accra, Anthony Bleboo spoke about a new digital platform. He is the Director of Electricity and Natural Gas at the Energy Commission. This transition aims to improve efficiency, accountability, and safety in the electrical industry.

The event's theme was "Enhancing Electrical Safety and Compliance Through Technology." It highlights the Commission’s commitment to using innovation for better industry standards.

**Key Features of ICCAPP**

The ICCAPP will replace manual documentation with a secure digital system. Electricians can input wiring details, choose inspectors, and submit results electronically.

The app generates a unique digital token as an official completion certificate. This token is accessible to facility owners, certified electricians, inspectors, and the Energy Commission.

This initiative aims to eliminate delays, enhance data security, and improve oversight in certification.

“We began piloting ICCAPP in November 2024,” Mr. Bleboo said. “We recorded about 21,000 uptakes on the platform.” He noted this shows the system’s effectiveness and readiness for full implementation.

Starting June 1, 2025, facility owners will no longer submit paper-based Installation Completion Certificates. They will provide the digital token generated by ICCAPP instead.

**Benefits of Digital Certification**

Mr. Bleboo highlighted several advantages of digitizing certification:

- Reduced costs for practitioners
- Secure and easily accessible records
- Less environmental impact through reduced paper use

Real-time data collection from ICCAPP will help the Energy Commission track inspection progress and verify compliance. It will also allow swift action against safety regulation breaches.

The system enhances accountability by ensuring only qualified electricians handle wiring projects.

**Government and Industry Support**

Richard Gyan Mensah is the Deputy Minister of Energy and Green Transition. He emphasized technology's role in improving electrical safety. He urged certified professionals to embrace innovation.

He described ICCAPP as a game-changer that streamlines processes and reinforces accountability.

Mrs. Eunice A. Biritwum is the Executive Secretary of the Energy Commission. She stressed that certified professionals are crucial for safe electrical installations. She encouraged electricians to adopt innovative tools that enhance safety standards.

**Growth of Electrical Certification**

The Electrical Wiring Certification Programme started in 2011 after passing Electrical Wiring Regulations (L.I. 2008). Its goal is to ensure safe electrical installations and eliminate substandard practices.

Since then, over 17,000 electricians have been certified by the Energy Commission. There has been a notable increase in female participation recently; November/December 2024 saw record numbers of female candidates.

As Ghana moves towards a technology-driven approach to electrical safety, facility owners are urged to verify electricians' credentials before hiring them to avoid fraud risks.