Deterrent program reduces problems of meter tampering

Journal Article · Mon Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1979 · Gas Ind., Nat. Gas Ed.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6841335

Crawford, R J

In light of the increasing value of natural gas, an expanded program was developed for the detection of meter tampering and gas theft. Measures taken include the reinstitution of sealing devices, along with employee education, shop inspection of meters returned for repair or reconditioning, and billing reviews to detect changes in consumption patterns. Recently, the Illinois Commerce Commission ruled in favor of allowing utilities to recover from the responsible party all costs - including those for estimated gas use, billing, administration, and meter repair - related to a detected case of meter tampering. Nonpayment of these charges results in discontinuance of service. NI-Gas recovered about $40,000 in 50 cases of proven tampering in 1978.

• OSTI ID: 6841335
• Journal Information: Gas Ind., Nat. Gas Ed.; (United States), Journal Name: Gas Ind., Nat. Gas Ed.; (United States) Vol. 23; ISSN GINGA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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03 NATURAL GAS
030600* -- Natural Gas-- Economic
Industrial
& Business Aspects
032000 -- Natural Gas-- Transport
Handling
& Storage
COST
CRIME
ENERGY SOURCES
FLUIDS
FOSSIL FUELS
FUEL GAS
FUELS
GAS FUELS
GASES
INSPECTION
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
METERING
METERS
NATURAL GAS
PHYSICAL PROTECTION DEVICES
REPAIR
SECURITY
THEFT