When Should You Consider Residential Electric Submetering?
Managing energy costs in multi-family residential properties, apartments, and residential properties with accessory dwelling units (ADUs) can often feel like a guessing game. Historically, many residential buildings across California have relied on a single "master meter." Under this traditional setup, electricity flows into the property at bulk rates, and property managers bill residents using flat fees or square-footage formulas. The problem? Master metering creates a disconnect between actual consumption and financial responsibility. Energy-conscious residents subsidize neighbors who blast air conditioning continuously, leading to friction, billing disputes, and wasted electricity. This is where residential electric submetering transforms property management. Submetering involves installing individual power meters after the utility master meter to record granular, real-time energy consumption for each unit or circuit. If you are a property own...