ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION UTILITY SYSTEM LOSS

System Loss in electric distribution utilities is the energy being paid but not being used. There are some strategies on how to lessen system loss.

System Loss is categorized in three major parts;
* Technical Loss
* Non-technical Loss
* Administrative Loss

Technical Loss

The component that is inherent in the electrical equipment, devices and conductors used in the physical delivery of electric energy. It includes the load and no-load losses in:

- Sub-transmission lines and substation transformers;

- Primary distribution lines and distribution transformers;

- Secondary distribution lines and service drops;

- Voltage regulators;

- Capacitors and reactors; and

- All other electrical equipment necessary for the operation of the distribution   system.

Non-Technical Loss

The component that is not related to the physical characteristics and functions of the electrical system, and is caused primarily by human error, whether intentional or not.

Includes the electric energy lost due to pilferage, tampering of meters and erroneous meter reading.

Errors that are attributable to inaccuracies in the metering equipment.

Administrative Loss

The electric energy used by the Distribution Utility in the proper operation of the Distribution System.