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Utility costs continue to rise nationwide, putting pressure on already tight affordable housing budgets. But we at Guardian Water and Power have a solution to help property managers manage costs and keep a tight rein on their budgets. Submetering has emerged as a proven strategy to control costs, encourage conservation, and support compliance. We bring decades of experience helping affordable housing providers manage utilities with accuracy and transparency.

Recent discussion in The Columbus Dispatch about Ohio renters and utility billing has brought renewed attention to an issue Guardian Water & Power has cared about for decades: residents deserve clear, fair, and understandable utility bills. [Read the Columbus Dispatch opinion piece here.] At Guardian, we believe this conversation is bigger than any one article or legislative debate. It is about transparency, accountability, and doing utility billing the right way. A Note from

As we approach the end of spring, the unpredictability of the summer months looms ahead. May is usually the last predictable month before water and electric usage in the United States spikes due to increased A/C usage, parties lasting into the night, and water becoming the primary way of cooling down outside. Property managers who plan now for these spikes can avoid the most common issues we see at Guardian Water and Power during the summer, like disputes about bills, leaks,

2026 is already proving to be a pivotal year for sustainability in multifamily housing. Rising expectations of conservation efforts in multifamily, mixed-use, and affordable housing properties means changes to regulations and technology. There is also growing pressure from regulators, investors, and residents to reduce consumption and improve transparency of usage and billing practices. Submetering provides one of, if not the most effective, measurable tools for meeting these

With the end of the first quarter in 2026 approaching, property managers face increasing pressure to optimize costs, meet sustainability goals, and comply with evolving regulations. Here at Guardian Water and Power, we know from our decades of experience that a well-planned utility strategy can help you reduce expenses, improve tenant satisfaction, and future-proof your properties. We have put together this guide to walk you through key considerations and actionable steps to

At Guardian Water and Power, we have over four decades of knowledge and experience to pull from when it comes to submetering any property. Our goal is to make sure you have all the tools you need to install your submeters and reap the benefits that come with the usage of these tools!

As we approach the end of 2025, the time has come to look ahead to the next year and see what the future of submetering looks like. The industry is on the brink of transformation. New technologies are reshaping how energy and water are produced, delivered, and consumed. Growing concerns about conservation and energy usage have evolved technology to meet those concerns. For property managers, property owners, and residents, these innovations promise greater efficiency, transpa

Smart submetering is quickly becoming the industry standard, and it will not be long before traditional metering systems are a thing of the past. In fact, over 77% of U.S. homes and businesses use smart metering systems. Traditional utility management is full of challenges, and while these systems once worked efficiently, they are no longer the best option in today’s world of AI, smartphones, and data connectivity. Some of the challenges are:

Owning and maintaining a property is no small feat. There are so many things to consider and plan for, as well as the myriad of things you are never going to know you need to think about until emergencies arise. Submetering may be the last thing on your mind, or possibly not on your to-do list at all.

Submetering for your properties is the sure-fire way to save yourself time, energy, and resources as the system quickly and accurately...