under lock & key; theft protection in today's utility marketplace - webinar
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Under Lock & Key; Theft Protection in Today's Utility Marketplace - WebinarTRANSCRIPT
Under Lock & Key: Theft Protection in Today’s
Utility Marketplace
Scott Zajkowski - N.A. Business DevelopmentKevin Mays - Technical Sales Engineer
Agenda
I. Global Energy TheftI. WorldwideII. Canada III. United States
II. Grow Houses
III. Types
IV. Problems Caused
V. Dangers
VI. Solutions
Energy Theft
• Electricity theft stems from… • Illegal connections• Unbilled consumption• Non payment
• Electricity theft occurs on all levels: Residential, small business, commercial and industrial customers
• Electricity theft is independent of an economical class
Energy Theft
• Major Global Concern
• Electricity theft has no boundaries
• Globally, an estimated $200 billion is lost each year due to equipment failure and theft
Electricity Theft Worldwide
Global Electricity Theft
• India experiences some of the most significant theft, where 1/3 of the power generated is lost
• Losses can reach 50% in certain areas within South Asian, Sub-Saharan Africa and the former Soviet Union
• Brazil energy losses reach as high as 25% in some areas
• The UK reports around 25,000 cases of electricity theft each year, costing customers over $300M
Energy Theft: Canada
• Calgary utilities estimate that 60% of power outages are the result of some form of electrical equipment tampering
• BC Hydro (British Columbia)• Estimates loss around 3% of total revenue
• Identified 2,600 thefts over the past 5 years
Electricity Theft in U.S.
• Energy theft in the U.S equates to $6 billion in losses annually, costing utilities 1-3% of their revenue
Marijuana Grow House
• Utilize sophisticated measures and methods to steal power
• A growing problem for many utilities across North America
• A small grow house operation can result in a $5000/yr loss for the electric utility.
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Grow houses cost customers ~ $100 million each year according to BC Hydro
Energy Theft: Illegal Grow Houses
In the U.S, indoor cannabis growing uses about $5 billion annually to power lighting and irrigation systems. Most are illegal operations where they steal some or all their power
Economy Related Energy Theft
• PECO, a Philadelphia utility, stated that approximately 30% of the 14,000 customers whose service was disconnect in 2008 were using electricity illegally
• In 2008, Pennsylvania Power & Light (PPL)
reported a 16% rise in energy theft, most related to service terminations
• AEP, one of the largest utilities in the U.S., investigated 3196 cases of theft in Jan – Feb 2008, a 27% increase from the previous year
Types of Electricity Theft
•Meter Tampering
Types of Electricity Theft
• Rewiring
Types of Electricity Theft
• Transformers:
• Unpaid Bills
Problems Caused by Energy Theft
•Safety
•Grid Damage
• Increased Costs
•Environmental Concerns
The Dangers of Energy Theft
• Fire hazards to property of perpetrators and neighbors
• Compromised safety of residents and utility workers
• Power outages
• Equipment Failure
The Dangers of Energy Theft
•Electrocution
•Death
Technical Solutions to Power Theft
• Smart Meters (AMI/AMR)
• Pre-pay meters
Technical Solutions to Power Theft
• Encasing meters
• Anti-theft cable
• Software (Analytics)
• End of line monitoring
Non-Technical Solutions for Energy Theft
• Public Outreach by offering financial rewards to consumers who report electricity theft
• Legal Measures • Stricter fines and jail time for offenders
• Management • Implementing inspection after a meter was
disconnected and not reconnected
Stricter Regulations on Energy Theft
• 70,000 energy thefts occur each year in Michigan
• New Michigan Utility Theft Law• Increased
penalties• Now a Felony
Limitations of AMI/AMR Meters
• AMI/AMR or smart meters work very well for identifying usage on inactive meters and preventing meter tampering
• False tamper alarms are common occurrence with smart meters and many utilities ignore them
• Smart Meters can also be hacked which cost a Puerto Rico utility hundreds of millions dollars in losses.
• Many commercial customers have much larger transformers which may result in illegal connection away form the meter
End Line Monitoring + AMI/AMR
• In conjunction with smart sensors, AMI/AMR meters data can effectively leverage to detect and prevent energy theft
AMI/AMR Meter
VS1000 (End of Line Monitoring)
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TD1000(Theft Detection)
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Energy Theft Detection TD1000 & TD2000
• Remote smart sensor to monitor power usage to compare with AMI/AMR data to pinpoint illegal or unauthorized power usage
• Compact, economical and comprehensive solution for revenue recovery and loss prevention
Energy Theft Detection TD1000 & TD2000
TD1000/2000
• Single & Three Phase Monitoring
• Superior Accuracy
• Customizable KWh monitoring
• DNP3 Complaint
• Unsolicited Messaging & Alerts
• Magnetic Attachment
• Quick Connect CT’s
• Integrated Wireless Communication
Conclusion
• Energy theft will continue to be a major concern for all utilities unless certain measures are taken
• Implementing Smart Sensors to work in conjunction with AMI/AMR Systems to detect and prevent further losses
Thank you for your time
• For further questions about today’s webinar please contact
• Scott Zajkowski • Email: [email protected]• Phone: 470-514-2627
• Kevin Mays • Email: [email protected] • Phone: 470-514-2620
www.ius-tech.com