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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.

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