Search results
Sub-metering, also referred to as suite metering, uses meters to measure the electricity consumption (as well as other commodities such as water) of each individual unit in a multiresidential building (i.e., apartments and condominiums), as opposed to a bulk meter for the whole building.
- Members
Sub-metering Council of Ontario. Home; What is Sub-Metering;...
- Contact Us
Contact us via e-mail:...
- About Us
About Us The Sub-metering Council of Ontario (SCO)...
- Members
A submeter is a device that measures and allocates utility costs for individual tenants or offices in a commercial building. With submetering, each tenant is responsible for their individual usage, and billing is based on actual consumption, promoting fairness and transparency.
- What Do We Mean by Submetering?
- Ten (+1) Key Benefits of Submetering
- What Kind of Buildings Are Best Suited to Submetering?
- How to Build A Successful Submetering System?
- What Are The Expected Savings from Submetering?
- Are There Best Practices For A Submetering Software and Reporting System?
- Need Help with Submetering Or Have Questions About Your Submetering System?
Any meter installed after the main utility meter(s). Submeters allow property managers the ability to measure utility consumption in individual spaces, departments, common areas, equipment or other key loads. Submetering provides accurate data on when and how utilities – electricity, water, thermal energy and gas – are being consumed. Accurate cons...
Tenant billing for cost recoveryReduce wastage of utilitiesEasier allocations for shared servicesEnergy management of key loads or circuit-level loadsAny building: shopping malls, office towers, multi-tenant mixed-use properties, multi-family, institutional, hospitals, and schools are just some of the kinds of buildings that would benefit from submetering.
Include all users/stakeholders in designEnsure equipment is certified; meets required standardsInclude all 3 submetering system levels (hardware, communications and software)Open protocols and non-proprietary equipment for flexibility & best system solutionFrom the CBRE Global Insights Real Estate Building Management Occupant Study: 1. Metered buildings generated an average 21% savings for high ENERGY START buildings 2. Separate metering has more impact on energy savings (21% savings) than almost any other factor Similar Studies by the US Real Estate Board, Ontario Government, and State of New York f...
Accessible to all required users and stakeholdersRelevant reporting for all usersData should be provided in a standardized, open protocolData must be traceable back to meter or other deviceQMC can help. We lead the industry supplying intelligent submetering solutions for utility use optimization, tenant billing, and LEED certification in commercial, industrial and institutional buildings across Canada. QMC supplies top quality electricity, water, thermal energy & gas meters, automation equipment & EMIS software backed by expert syste...
What is submetering? Electricity, water, and natural gas are delivered to buildings using meters that measure the amount of resource consumed. These master meters provide the data to bill the property, but don’t break down the amount used by individual tenants or residents.
Submetering helps better manage and maintain your building. Utility costs are one of the highest expenditures for a building. By submetering, building owners and operators are able to better control operational costs.
Submetering enables property owners to accurately measure and allocate utility costs to individual tenants, which can lead to reduced overall utility expenses. Increases cash flow: Submetering can help property owners increase their cash flow by recovering utility expenses from tenants.
People also ask
What is submetering?
Why is submetering important for property owners?
Why is submetering a problem in a building?
What are the benefits of submetering?
Why is submetering so popular in commercial buildings?
Why should you install a submeter?
Submetering allows property owners and managers to fairly assign gas, water and electric costs to individual units within multifamily buildings, homeowners' associations, developments, RV Parks, and more.
