The leading private power distributor in the Dominican Republic, Unión Fenosa said that they have detected that there is more evasion on behalf of wealthy consumers than by poor consumers. Two Union Fenosa affiliates Edenorte and Edesur distribute most of the power sold in the DR. Company spokesperson Yolanda Souto said that they have detected 375,000 illegal connections. Interestingly, she says that the company loses millions because of fraud committed by homes that have illegal connections for air-conditioners and water heaters.
