Pros and cons of apartment complex submetering
Mastermetering was popular when energy costs were low, but landlords can no longer raise rents fast enough to keep up with rising utility costs. Individual metering and submetering are a growing trend in Texas in order to regulate cash flow and keep rents competitive. Individual metering encourages conservation, but reduces the owner's incentives to improve building efficiency. Owners may not have the capital to cover submetering costs. A variety of heating and cooling monitors, volumetric meters, time meters, temperature monitors, and contract submetering are among the available options. The Residential Utility Billing System, which charges tenants a fixed rent plus an energy bill, retains mastermetering, but allows a square foot surcharge for energy use. Two studies show less energy is used with submetering. (DCK)
- Research Organization:
- Univ. of Texas, Austin
- OSTI ID:
- 6866403
- Journal Information:
- Energy User News; (United States), Journal Name: Energy User News; (United States) Vol. 7:32; ISSN EUSND
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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