What is utility submetering?

Submetering is the process of installing individual meters in master-metered multi-unit rental property. Utility costs are then distributed to each resident based an actual usage as measured by the individual meters. These individual meters are commonly referred to as “submeters” because they are installed after the master meter.

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Columbus, Ohio September 15, 2008 – Guardian Water & Power, a Columbus-based provider of utility submetering and cost recovery services, today announced that it has received two trademark approvals from the U. S. Patent Office.  Guardian Soft+ is the registered trademark for Guardian’s newest utility billing and customer information system.   Scheduled for introduction in October, Guardian Soft+ has been under development for two years and is currently in the final stages of testing.
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Meter Kits - Pre-wired, pre-programmed radio frequency meter kits are available for owner-installed new construction and retrofit applications. Guardian meter kits fully comply with American Water Works Association C700 standards and are approved by the California Department of Weights and Measures. Please click on the link below to view a meter kit diagram and installation instructions.
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Gas Forced Air Furnaces – Master metered apartment communities equipped with individual gas forced air furnaces can be converted to individual utility service by installing gas submeters in each dwelling unit. However, in some cases, submeters cannot be installed because of the community’s gas delivery system. High-resolution gas valve monitors installed on each furnace provide an accurate and economical alternative. Individual heat cost bills are computed by measuring gas flow “runtime”. Please click on the link below to view a furnace runtime system diagram.
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Baseboard Heating Systems - While forced air furnaces are the most widely used heating systems in U.S. multifamily housing today, many apartment communities were originally constructed with baseboard heating systems. And these systems continue to provide a clean source of dependable heat.

As an authorized G.A.S.™ distributor, Guardian Water & Power installs heat cost allocation equipment for baseboard heating as well as gas submeters for forced air furnaces and domestic hot water. Please click on the link below to learn more about baseboard heating systems and Guardian's heat cost allocation billing for multifamily properties.
 Baseboard Heating

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Important questions to ask when choosing a submetering company.

If you are looking for a utility submetering provider, here are some questions you should ask to make sure you find a provider that can best meet your needs.

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