Bill for stolen energy - In 8 months, 203 consumers were penalized, 80% more amount was billed than last year
203 consumers were billed by the Electricity Distribution Operator for economic damage during the first 8 months of this year for an amount of energy of 4,742 mWh.
The billings include damages caused by illegal interference in the electricity metering system, and more specifically, meter manipulation, unauthorized network connections, or interference with metering devices, with the aim of avoiding the recording of real energy consumption.
Compared to the same period a year ago, the number of consumers billed for economic damage has decreased, as during the 8-month period of 2024 there were 356 consumers caught in violation. However, the amount of energy billed is higher this year, as in the period January - August 2024 the reported values were 2,453 mWh. This means that in the 8-month period of this year, about 80% more stolen energy was billed than in the same period a year ago.
The penalty of a 'kilowatt fine' for all those who steal electricity has been applied since 2020, converting the amount of energy consumed illegally into lek. Meanwhile, according to the regulation in force, every network user has the opportunity to complain to the Distribution System Operator or the Energy Regulatory Authority, if they object to the economic damage bill imposed. During 2024, ERE handled 21 such complaints, which accounted for about 15% of the total complaints handled by this department.
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