The UKRPA National Conference is returning on 29th – 30th June 2016 at Woodside Conference Centre, Kenilworth.
In 2014, the Conference attracted a capacity audience from across the utilities industry.
News & Events
Sentencing Council Publishes Guideline for Electricity Theft Offences
The Sentencing Council has published a revised guideline for judges and magistrates on the sentencing of theft offences. The guideline, which has been issued following a public consultation, will come into effect on 1stFebruary 2016.
Book Now! UKRPA Seminar: 5th November 2015
Don’t Miss Out! The next UKRPA Seminar will be held on 5th November 2015 in London.
Our “How to meet your Revenue Protection Obligations” seminar will explore how our members fulfil their Revenue Protection obligations, avoiding the sanctions that can be faced when legislation is breached.
Crimestoppers Campaign Conclusions
In Issue 10 of the Newsletter, we heard about the energy theft campaign being carried out in north-east England, led by Crimestoppers in conjunction with British Gas.
SAVE THE DATE: UKRPA Seminar 5th November
Save the date! The next UKRPA Seminar will be held on 5th November 2015 in London.
Our “How to meet your Revenue Protection Obligations” seminar will explore how our members fulfil their Revenue Protection obligations, avoiding the sanctions that can be faced when legislation is breached.
Ofgem statement on prepayment meters installed under warrant
27th May 2015
Ofgem has released a statement on the installation of prepayment meters under warrant:
“Installing prepayment meters under warrant should be used as a last resort by energy suppliers when consumers get into debt. It is a way to prevent a customer from being disconnected. Suppliers can only install a prepayment meter where it is safe and practical for the consumer to use”.
Crimestoppers launches meter tampering campaign
Crimestoppers, the independent crime-fighting charity, has today launched a campaign to tackle meter tampering, a common form of energy theft.
In addition to the increased costs that energy theft can place onto honest customer bills, tampering is a crime that can have very real and dangerous consequences like fires and explosions, which threaten the lives and homes of innocent people. Crimestoppers plays a unique role in tackling crime in the UK, by providing an anonymous reporting service for people to come forward without fearing the repercussions from the community or criminals themselves.
Black Market Britain
Channel 5 Catch Meter Tamperer at Work
The UKRPA recently came together with the team behind Channel 5’s Black Market Britain to produce a special ‘Undercover Benefits Cheat’ edition of their programme.
UKRPA Seminar
UKRPA Seminar – Introduction to the Revenue Protection Industry
25th November, Gemserv
The UK Revenue Protection Association (UKRPA) will be hosting its latest seminar on Tuesday 25th November 2014 (09:30 – 16:00).
Expert industry speakers will provide attendees with a thorough introduction to the Revenue Protection industry, including an overview of current and future legislation, tips on how to identify meter tampers, a look at the interaction between the industry and the emergency services, and the challenges faced during the course of prosecution.
Utilita Accedes as a UKRPA Member
The UKRPA welcomes Utilita as the fifteen member of the Association.
In welcoming Utilita, Tony Thornton, UKRPA Chairman, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Utilita as a member of the Association. It is pleasing when organisations such as Utilita believes in the value of co-operation, and shared industry experience and intelligence that can take place under the auspices of the UKRPA. I have no doubt that other organisations will wish to follow in the footsteps of Utilita.”