This paper analyzes the principle of electric energy metering and measurement point selection

and summarizes the common electric power stealing methods

such as changing current

structure and wiring mode of meter.Consequently

some countermeasures associated with the electric energy metering are proposed to prevent electric power stealing

such as installing centralized meter box or fully closed meter box for residents

sealing energy metering devices by three parties for large power users and industrial enterprises

making use of new generation of electronic multi-function watt-hour meter and advanced anti power stealing systems

and giving publicity to the national "Electricity Law"

"Regulation of Electric Power Supply and Use"and other relative laws and rules.