Electricity thefts surge in US; commercial meters rigged

Journal Article · Mon Aug 02 00:00:00 EDT 1982 · Energy User News; (United States)

OSTI ID:6867035

Tucker, L

Electric utilities are experiencing a surge of power thefts by commercial users, often with the help of professional meter riggers. Examples of how professional theft rings contract with users to steal power for restaurants, supermarkets, and fast-food franchises reveals the millions of dollars lost each year. The practice has increased as energy costs go up and as the economy remains in recession. Utilities warn that convicted thieves are fined and imprisoned, and that tampering with power meters can be very dangerous. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 6867035
• Journal Information: Energy User News; (United States), Journal Name: Energy User News; (United States) Vol. 7:31; ISSN EUSND
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

200300 -- Electric Power Engineering-- Power Transmission & Distribution-- (-1989)
24 POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
296000* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Electric Power
COMMERCIAL SECTOR
ELECTRIC MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
ELECTRIC POWER
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
METERS
POWER
POWER METERS
THEFT