Illegal connections removed in Waterfall Estates by Eskom
MIDRAND – This operation was undertaken with the aim of addressing energy theft and to recover revenue lost through illegal activities which include meter bypasses and non-adherence to Eskom’s Standard Conditions of Supply.
Audits on small meters were conducted in Waterfall Estates yesterday, 19 November by Eskom.
This was part of the energy management campaign to curb financial losses due to meter bypasses in residential areas and the illegal connections of bulk electricity by some developers in the area during construction.
Victor Ramagaga from the communication’s office of Eskom said that these were identified through data analytics of smart meters and energy delivered in the area. During the operation, the power utility also monitored the state of the electrical infrastructure to ensure that the network is in a safe and operational condition.
“This operation was undertaken with the aim of addressing energy theft and to recover revenue lost through illegal activities which include meter bypasses and non-adherence to Eskom’s Standard Conditions of Supply.
Daphne Mokwena, senior manager for customer services in Gauteng said, “These audits are conducted proactively in the residential and commercial sectors as part of the energy management strategy that is aimed at curbing energy losses, and recovering monies due to us to sustain our operations.”
Mokwena urged Eskom customers to adhere to Eskom’s Conditions of Supply when embarking on electrical installations in their residences and businesses in line with grid conditions. This is to ensure the safety of any person that conducts operations on such installations.
Customers are encouraged to report illegal connections, illegal operations or any unsafe activities to the Eskom toll-free crime reporting line: 0800 11 27 22.
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