The government is undertaking measures to fully meet the country’s annually increasing electricity demand by upgrading and renovating power plants, constructing new power plants, building new high-voltage transmission lines and substations, and expanding and constructing new power distribution lines and substations.
In addition, the Ministry of Electricity and Energy is making efforts to increase electricity generation from various energy sources. It is also conducting awareness-raising activities and campaigns to encourage the public to use electricity systematically and efficiently. Furthermore, measures are being implemented to reduce and eliminate technical power losses and to treat electricity theft as a non-technical power loss. In this regard, measures are being taken to eliminate non-technical power losses by forming teams to detect and take action against illegal electricity use through dishonest means. In addition, while encouraging the transition to the smart meter system, a digital system is also being implemented simultaneously, enabling the public to check their own meter readings and make payments based on the readings, while also allowing monitoring and inspection through control centres.
The ministry has announced that if electricity users have illegally consumed electricity by using dishonest methods, they are requested to contact and inform the relevant departments no later than 31 July 2026. Upon such notification, reductions and lenient measures will be provided. After the expiration of this period, if illegal electricity use is detected through control centres, actions will be taken in accordance with the prescribed laws, including imposing fines, suspending or revoking electricity usage rights for a specified period, and revoking business licences.
For the distribution of electricity, engineers and skilled workers are working under many difficulties and risks in remote jungles and mountainous areas far from populated areas. Terrorists also attack and destroy power lines, power plants, and substations constructed by the Government for the benefit of the people, thereby affecting the interests of the public. Misusing and stealing the electricity that has been generated amid such difficulties and dangers for personal gain by those living and doing business in peaceful and secure urban areas is an act of exploitation against the Government, electrical engineers, and electricians. It is also an act of disrespect and disregard towards the majority of electricity consumers.
Electricity theft not only harms the country’s economy but also poses risks of fire hazards and threats to human lives due to illegal connections and unauthorized consumption of electricity. Therefore, electricity users are urged to refrain from illegally stealing and using electricity, and the public is also encouraged to cooperate by reporting such illegal activities.
