The amount of electricity theft in Novosibirsk exceeded 200 million rubles.
Rosti Novosibirsk reported that in the first three quarters of 2026, the theft of electrical energy in the region amounted to 31 million kilowatt-hours, equal to more than 203 million rubles. This year, over 200,000 tests were performed, which is 15% more than last year.
There has been progress in the fight against uncalculated consumption: its volume has decreased by 60% compared to 2025. To combat theft, smart meters are installed that transmit readings remotely. In three quarters, almost 26 thousand such devices have already been installed in the region.