Creation of an Energy Theft Detection and Resolution Body
Summary
There is currently a lack of consistent standards of investigation and good quality data across GB. This issue aims to analyse this gap and propose the creation of a standardised Energy Theft Detection and Resolution body.
Latest update and next planned activity
Date of latest update
Latest Update
17/07/2026 - the Proposer has chosen to withdraw this Issue. REC Issue I0176 - Creation of an Energy Theft Detection and Resolution Body has now been withdrawn. Discussions with industry stakeholders at the Theft Issues Group have indicated a lack of confidence in, and support for, the introduction of a Theft Detection and Resolution Body. In addition, feedback from numerous Revenue Protection Agents indicates that zero-volume contracts are already available to Suppliers with smaller portfolios. Given the lack of industry support and the availability of alternative arrangements, the Code Manager has determined that it would not be appropriate to proceed with the development of a Theft Detection and Resolution Body solution at this time. The adoption window closed on 31 July 2026.
Impacts Overview
Impacted Consumers
Electricity
Gas
Impacted REC Documents
Schedule 7 - Energy Theft Reduction
Schedule 8 - Unbilled Energy Code of Practice
Priority and rationale
Priority last updated on 29 May 2026
Solution development
No documents available.
There is currently no Change Plan.
Original submission
Change details
Samantha Briggs - REC Code Manager
20 May 2024
Change details
Creation of an Energy Theft Detection and Resolution Body
There is currently a lack of consistent standards of investigation and good quality data across GB.
There is currently a lack of consistent standards of investigation and good quality data across GB.
Consistent and centralised point of theft detection/investigation.
Enable the collation of information/leads/confirmations from different organisations resulting in better data to identify trends.
Allows Parties which have isolated and sporadic theft incidents to have a ready resource to access.
Enable the collation of information/leads/confirmations from different organisations resulting in better data to identify trends.
Allows Parties which have isolated and sporadic theft incidents to have a ready resource to access.
Raised by ICoSS through the Theft Issues Group
Impacts
Electricity, Gas
Safety
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Schedule 7 - Energy Theft Reduction, Schedule 8 - Unbilled Energy Code of Practice
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Priority & timing
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Activity
Status has been changed to Withdrawn.
Status has been changed to Issue Withdrawn.
Status has been changed to Initial Assessment.
Status has been changed to Issue Review.
rosalind.timperley, awaghorn have been allocated as SME.