Submetering is ideal for properties where individual utility usage needs to be tracked for fair and accurate billing. It's suitable for commercial and residential buildings with multiple tenants, particularly if you're looking to fairly allocate utility costs, promote conservation and reduce the burden of tenant billing.

For a detailed assessment, contact our team to determine the feasibility and benefits for your specific property.

Utility submetering involves installing individual meters for each tenant within a retail commercial or multi-family property to measure the consumption of water utilities.

Here’s a step-by-step overview of how water submetering works:

1. Installation of Meters: Submeters are installed for each unit to measure water usage independently. These meters are installed on the main water supply line for each specific tenant and monitors the flow of water into each unit.

2. Data Collection: The submeters record water consumption data at regular intervals providing granular 15-min usage measurement. This data is sent to our billing center via advanced cellular networking, eliminating the need for manual readings.

3. Data Analysis: The collected data is analyzed to determine the exact water usage for each unit. Advanced systems can provide detailed reports and identify patterns in water consumption, helping detect leaks or inefficiencies.

4. Billing: Based on the recorded data, we generate accurate utility bills for each tenant, reflecting their actual water usage. This ensures fair billing and encourages tenants to conserve water.

5. Monitoring and Analytics: Continuous monitoring allows for timely detection of issues such as leaks or unusual consumption patterns. Analytics and reporting dashboards are available to property managers and tenants. 

Benefits of Utility Submetering:

• Fair and Accurate Billing: Tenants are billed for their precise usage, promoting fairness.
• Water Conservation: Awareness of individual consumption encourages tenants to use water more responsibly.
• Leak Detection: Early detection of leaks can prevent significant water loss and reduce repair costs.
• Cost Savings: Property owners can recover utility costs more efficiently and reduce overall expenses.

Our advanced Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) technology allows us to collect granular usage data effortlessly through our cellular endpoints eliminating the need for any infrastructure.

In the old days, a networked submeter required complicated infrastructure based on radio transmission and expensive data collection equipment for each property.

Non-networked submeters require manual meter reads each time you need utility usage information.

If you’re installing a new submetering system or upgrading existing meters, cellular AMR endpoints are the optimal choice to reduce complexity and maintenance.

For more information or to discuss upgrading your system, schedule a call with us today!