A round-up of our second energy theft forum – November 2023
On the 29th of November, 2023, we held our second Energy Theft Forum to update our stakeholders on the work being done to reduce energy theft in the UK. Representatives from Crimestoppers, DeterTech, Capgemini, Smart DCC and Ofgem joined us. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend. This article contains key takeaways from […]
Introducing the Review of Energy Theft Processes
RECCo has published a ‘Review of Energy Theft Processes’ report and a comprehensive set of Energy Theft process maps
Year in review: How is Crimestoppers working to reduce energy theft?
As we approach our second anniversary of live operations at the Retail Energy Code, we want to take a moment to reflect on the efforts to reduce UK energy theft over the past year. Primarily, we aim to reduce energy theft via the Energy Theft Tip-Off Service, which Crimestoppers operate on our behalf. The service […]
Help us create a comprehensive energy theft process map
This month we’re starting a new project to map all energy theft processes from start to finish. This will allow us to pinpoint handover points and provide market participants with a comprehensive overview – both upstream and downstream of their own internal processes. The map will also highlight any gaps in processes, obligations, or guidance […]
How are RECCo and Crimestoppers working together to reduce energy theft?
Since 2005, Crimestoppers has been hosting their annual ‘Rewarding Partnerships’ event to acknowledge the valuable contributions made by all partners to their charity through funding and raising awareness. This year, our CEO, Sid Cox, was invited as a guest speaker at the event. As a company, we take great pride in collaborating with Crimestoppers to […]
Retail Energy Code Company publishes report estimating that energy theft costs consumers up to £1.4 billion yearly
The theft of gas and electricity is both dangerous and illegal. It usually involves tampering with pipes, wires or meters and can cause electrocution, fire or even explosions, potentially resulting in serious injuries and deaths yearly. Energy theft also increases the cost to gas and electricity consumers, adding up to £50 to every consumer’s energy […]