District of Columbia Submetering & Utility Billing Services since 1983
Founded in 1983, Guardian provides a full-suite of utility cost recovery services including submeter system-design, submeter installation services, submeter data acquisition, utility billing, collections and utility management - all backed by a commitment to superior customer service. We work directly with our customers to increase net operating income, improve property valuation and promote water conservation.
Guardian offers submetering solutions for owners and managers of apartments, condominiums, offices, retail stores, manufactured housing and marinas. Our first priority is to efficiently recover utility costs through the application of submetering measurement technologies. Guardian technologies are supported by an in-house staff of programmers and web application engineers.
Our local sales and service office provides timely submeter installation and technical support to help maximize recovery of utility costs and protect your bottom line.
Just about all new multifamily developments are choosing to submeter and bill back for utilities from the start. Guardian's team of sales professionals, project managers and field technicians work directly with developers and builders during all stages of the new construction process. We ensure your submeter system is installed and commissioned on time and for a lower price than the competition.
Maintenance & Repair
Properly functioning meters help maximize recovery of your utility expenses and protect your bottom line. To ensure these problems are not overlooked, we send our clients automated email alerts spotlighting usage anolmolies and subeters requiring service at their properties. Our nationwide team of project managers and field technicians make necessary repairs and replacements as needed.
Submeter Retrofits
Including utilities with rent or HOA dues provides little incentive for residents to use less. When your're ready to submeter and start billing back for utilities, we've got you covered. We will recommend a system that meets your property's needs then manage the implementation process from start to finish. We guarantee the lowest submeter pricing and the fastest lead times in the industry.
Monitoring & Utility Billing
Once your new system is installed, we provide on-going monitoring, leak detection and utility billing services. We have different levels of service depending on your level of management control. Our billing platform integrates with all major property management software. We can also takeover reading and billing using your site's existing submeter system if you are having problems with you current provider.
Submetering Legal Environment
Notes: Property owner cannot provide utility service at a profit. We provide free regulatory support to keep your new submetering program in compliance with all local rules and regulation. Contact Guardian Water & Power for the most recent water, gas and electric submetering and utility billing regulations in District of Columbia.
Water Submetering
Allowed
Gas Submetering
Allowed
Electric Submetering
Allowed with Strict Regulations
Ratio Utility Billing (RUBS)
N/A