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The Benefits of Submetering

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Commercial Real Estate Agent with American Apartment Owners Association

Submetering Electricity Saves Money, and The Environment

When it comes to energy usage, all tenants are not created equal. 

 Wasting powerThere have been numerous studies by the National Multi-Housing Council and the National Apartment Association about Submetering.  These studies have clearly documented the connection between utility conservation and separate billing for utility usage.

For example, these studies demonstrate that individually metered apartments often experience an 18 to 39 percent reduction in water consumption when compared with master-metered properties that include water expenses in the rent. 

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Michael I. Pulskamp
Mainstreet Brokers - Jackson, CA
REALTOR, EcoBroker, GREEN Desingnee

It's a shame, but people do feel and react to others seeing them do things. Just the idea that someone will know that they are waisting water or energy can have an effect on them. Sub-metering is also a good way to document data for future sales analyses.

Thanks for bringing this up. 

Apr 11, 2008 05:41 AM
James Iodice
Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel - Waterford, MI
Associate Broker, Selling Homes and Offices
Sub-metering is also great for all parties in commercial properties. Tenants appreciate the ability to know exactly what their usage is, and not be concerned about an estimated bill. Removing these types of questions makes it easier for Landlords to fill up space.
Apr 11, 2008 10:59 AM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services
I wonder if this can be easily done.  I would love to have this implemented in the condo I own.  I will check into this further.
Apr 11, 2008 01:50 PM