Electricity Theft & Vandalism Pose Safety & Financial Concerns

Theft involving electricity and related materials is a problem all electric utilities face, and it’s a problem for electricity customers, too. Since Fannin Electric Cooperative is member-owned, electricity theft ends up costing you, the member, money.

Theft of electricity is also dangerous. Tampering with an electric meter can make it unsafe and unstable.

Keeping power safe and affordable is a priority for Fannin EC. That’s why we routinely inspect co-op meters and equipment to ensure we’re doing our best to protect you from the risks of electricity theft.

You also can play a role in this process by immediately notifying us if you suspect someone is gaining access to our power supply without paying their fair share of the costs or by tampering with equipment.

If you have information related to electricity or materials theft, please call us at (903) 583-2117. Rest assured, we’ll keep your name anonymous.

Because you share in the ownership of Fannin EC, when people steal from the cooperative, they’re stealing from you too.