Can a submeter be installed in a building?

Submeters can be installed in most buildings for a small fraction of the cost of upgrading to utility company meters.

How do you get a second water meter?

In order to get a second meter you would have to file for a permit to create an auxillary water service just as if you were splitting the utility cost for an apartment unit. The permit fee alone could account for half of the price quoted, or more.

Can a single family house have two electric meters?

I guess once upon a time ago it use to be a two family house, but now its a single family. I have a separate meter for my gas and water. The electric company has already been out to investigate and stated that the landlord would have to do something about that. Could the landlord make me pay for both meters?

How much does it cost to add a water meter?

Had branch run off the main in the cellar, put a meter on it and ran it out the cellar wall. So, meter was $100 and labor and other parts were $150 to the guy installing the irrigation system. I get two bills quarterly. When the outside water is not used in the winter, I still get a very small fee.

How are sub meter installations performed at aquaaudit?

At AquaAudit, we perform all sub-meter installations with our in-house team of plumbers and meter specialists. Without a Sub-Metering system, water use by individual tenants must be estimated and averaged. Because some tenants use more water than others, the system is unfair to everyone.

Can a sub meter be used after the installation?

After your sub-meter system is installed or if you already have one in place at your facility, we can provide regular meter reading as well as complete billing support.

How much does submetering add to Your Bottom Line?

I would recommend them to small and large property owners alike. We have calculated the increase in property value that comes along with submetering. For instance, on a property with 285 apartment homes with an average water bill of $7,000 per month, we can add up to $6,000 or more per month to the bottom line.

Where are The submeters located in an apartment?

In buildings with a main breaker for each apartment located in a utility room, the group of submeters can be installed in a NEMA enclosure next to the breaker panel with the current transformers (CTs) that sense current flow mounted in the breaker panel.