Electricity theft & Meter tampering
At ESB Networks, nothing is more important than your safety.
Your electricity meter is an important and potentially dangerous piece of equipment that must not be interfered with in any way.
It is dangerous and illegal to tamper with an electricity meter or to ask someone else to do so. Meter tampering or any electrical interference is extremely dangerous to the people involved, to members of the public, the emergency services and ESB Networks staff. Meter tampering is easily detected, and we have a dedicated team who identify those involved.
It is ESB Networks’ policy to take criminal proceedings against anyone who has interfered with a meter. Under the provisions of Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2012 and DSO license holder, an offence of unlawfully interfering with any article (including a meter) owned by ESB Networks can carry penalties ranging from a fine of up to €5,000, up to six months in prison or both.
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What is the retention period?
The information supplied will be retained for the duration of the investigation and for a period of six years thereafter.
How will the information be used?
This data will be used to investigate reported/alleged incidents of electricity theft or instances where the safety and security of the electricity network is at risk.
Electricity theft and metering tampering
Learn more about the major risks to public safety that come from illegally tampering with electricity meters and cables.
Electricity theft and metering tampering
Learn more about the major risks to public safety that come from illegally tampering with electricity meters and cables.
Report meter tampering
If you suspect that someone has tampered with an electricity meter, you can make a confidential report. Simply complete the online form below or call 1800 211 827. If you own a meter that has been tampered with, please contact us to arrange for the meter to be safely exchanged.
Name of suspected fraudulent party
ESB Networks DAC requires the information requested on this webform to enable us to investigate meter tampering. As the Distribution System Operator, this information is also required to enable ESB Networks DAC to manage the electricity network. The data controller is ESB Networks DAC. Please refer to our privacy policy.
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