Progress from the Energy Theft Unit
Aiyesha Andrade, our Senior Service Delivery Manager, shared an update on the progress of the Energy Theft Unit (ETU) and Referral Assessment Service (RAS). Both initiatives aim to tackle energy crime head-on and address the serious safety risks posed by meter tampering and illegal connections.
Insights from Cadent and interactive workshops
Cadent Gas delivered a powerful overview of the challenges they face on the ground, highlighting how media campaigns are being used to raise awareness while presenting compelling case studies to illustrate their impact.
BH&P delivered an insightful update on the behavioural and persona-led strategies driving the successful Stay Energy Safe campaigns. Attendees then participated in an interactive workshop, where they discussed five scenarios centred on awareness, deterrence, education, reporting, and amplification.
Technical focus and forward planning
The afternoon shifted focus to technical and regulatory developments, with Elexon leading a session on Issue 117 Incentivising Correction of Settlement Post-Theft. A sector-wide working group then convened to discuss the proposed White Paper: Energy Theft Reduction, generating both practical solutions and forward-looking ideas, with a view to that paper being published for consultation in August 2025.
The event concluded with a Q&A panel, rounding off a valuable and collaborative event.
Thank you to all our speakers and attendees.
Where can I find more?
- Find all the presentations in the Theft Hub of the REC Portal
- We’re putting the event’s Q&A together – check back here soon
- Access our Energy Theft Reduction Strategy
- Read our previous news articles on Proposal submitted to Ofgem for dedicated police unit to tackle energy theft and Partnering with City of London Police for the Energy Theft Unit
- Read our full Police Partnership Outline Business Case
- Contact the team at enquiries@recmanager.co.uk
