Nashville, Tenn. - Many NES customers are in the process of rebuilding their homes following the May flood. As these customers rebuild, NES warns of the potential for power theft. We have received reports of power theft from customers whose homes are vacant and still have power turned on,” said NES spokesperson Tim Hill. In one case, a hole had been cut into an outside wall and extension cords were run into the house and plugged into power outlets.” NES encourages customers to take precautions to prevent power theft while they are away from home by locking the house and turning off power at the main breaker, if possible. Customers may also consider having their electric service temporarily disconnected if they will not be living at the house for several months. NES will waive any turn-on or transfer fees for flood victims. Be on the look out for signs of power theft, such as a meter band that has been removed, and report any suspicious activity to NES. If you suspect or know someone who is stealing power, call NES at 615-736-6900 to report it. NES will prosecute anyone caught stealing power.
Nashville, Tenn. – Many NES customers are in the process of rebuilding their homes following the May flood. As these customers rebuild, NES warns of the potential for power theft. We have received reports of power theft from customers whose homes are vacant and still have power turned on,” said NES spokesperson Tim Hill. In one case, a hole had been cut into an outside wall and extension cords were run into the house and plugged into power outlets.” NES encourages customers to take precautions to prevent power theft while they are away from home by locking the house and turning off power at the main breaker, if possible. Customers may also consider having their electric service temporarily disconnected if they will not be living at the house for several months. NES will waive any turn-on or transfer fees for flood victims. Be on the look out for signs of power theft, such as a meter band that has been removed, and report any suspicious activity to NES. If you suspect or know someone who is stealing power, call NES at 615-736-6900 to report it. NES will prosecute anyone caught stealing power.
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