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Non-technical losses (NTL) in the Electricity Sector are all the waste of energy that occurs in the electricity distribution grid because of commercial and manageable aspects.. Losses are a problem in many countries, but some have managed to incentivize the distribution companies to combat these losses effectively. Thus, in order to broaden the debate on the topic, this article develops a mapping of different experiences in the regulatory treatment of NTL. A comparison of experiences in 13 countries shows six major innovative approaches: individualized treatment, efficient company model, treatment based on companies’ similarity, specific treatment based on companies’ individual performance, and specific treatment for areas with high criminality.