Enemalta plc launched a crackdown on electricity supply irregularities in boathouses at Armier and St. Thomas Bay.

A month ago, the Company gave customers one month to apply for the provision of a temporary supply of electricity for boathouses. This measure was the first step in reducing the Company's non-technical losses in these two coastal areas. The application period expired on Thursday 20 November. On Monday morning, Enemalta inspectors accompanied by police officers began several inspections to apprehend and remove unauthorised connections to the electricity grid or any other related electricity irregularities.

Over 100 cases of suspected irregularities were identified and disconnected during the first day of this operation. Further inquiries are underway and will continue this week.    

Ing. Fredrick Azzopardi, the Company's Executive Chairman, explained that during 2014, Enemalta implemented different measures to curb electricity theft and cut down other non-technical losses. "We began a major operation to eliminate a serious case of electricity theft involving tampered meters and clamped down on other related irregularities. We investigated every case identified, took all necessary action to recover the revenues lost and passed on the relevant details to the Police for further investigation. We are making it clear that Enemalta will not tolerate electricity theft or other similar abuse," he explained.

"A few months ago we also started tackling electricity irregularities in boathouses. We took stock of all authorised connections installed by Enemalta in these areas in previous years. We then gave a one-month option for individuals who did not have a regular connection to apply for a temporary supply of electricity against payment of the applicable fees and deposits. We are now inspecting these areas to make sure that all irregularities are removed," Ing. Azzopardi added.       

Enemalta will continue to take all necessary actions to safeguard its interests and to reduce electricity theft and other related irregularities. Individuals who are aware of any irregularity may pass on the related details to the Company by contacting its Customer Care team on 8007 2224 or [email protected]. They can also report these irregularities anonymously through the Enemalta website www.enemalta.com.mt.