Gastaldello, DaniloSousa, André NunesAmaral, HaroldoVale, ZitaFernandes, Filipe2015-05-062015-05-062013-09http://hdl.handle.net/10400.22/5938The electricity demand in Brazil has been growing. Some studies estimate that through 2035 the energy consumption (the power consumption) should increase 78%. Two distinct actions are necessary to meet this growth: the construction of new generating plants and to reduce electrical losses in the country. As the construction of power plants have a high price, coupled with the growth of (current) environmental concern, electric utilities are investing in reducing losses, both technical and non-technical. In this context, this paper aims to present an overview of nontechnical losses in Brazil and to raise a discussion on the reasons that contribute to energy fraud.engNon-technical lossesEnergy consumptionEnergy statusconference object