Sub metering
Smart meters have the opportunity to include energy consumption by time of day. In this way the utilities bill for the "top" of the utility, at a higher rate than non-peak hours can be billed. "Time of use" billing has been carried out for households that are not equipped with smart meters.
At this point, is not sub-metering or smart meters needed for several apartment unit condominium apartment. Equally important is the absolute authority of the Board to contract for the installation of sub-meters to give a homeowner without a permit.
Many of measured several tenant units, and electricity through a bulk meter "out to a meter measuring consumption for the entire property. Sub meters allow individual billing for residents in several housing units. Newer complex sub-meters are also known as smart meters can. So, if the company is considering installing sub-meters, they also have smart meters. The installation of smart meters for single family home in Ontario is required. Condominium companies currently on a bulk meter (s), it is not.
Do a quick search on the Internet, and you'll find lots of information, says the benefits of smart meters and sub-systems and how the old saying goes, there are two sides to every story.
Benefits
- Sub meters will allow for individual billing of electricity based on actual usage and to make effective conscientious homeowners and ultimately more responsible for their consumption.
- Better monitoring of the common area of power consumption in order to green initiatives to save energy.
- Adjustments to the annual budget for the common area for hydroelectric only reflect the actual consumption. This would represent a reduction of monthly charges.
- The complexity of sub-metering agreement may result in undertakings or even 15 years longer terms! It is absolutely imperative that the Board hire a lawyer experienced in this transition to ensure that businesses and homeowners are well-placed first. For example, Measurement Canada requires recertification meter was 6 years, these costs are included, or in addition to the contract.
- Although smart and sub-meters are small, they still need space. The physical complexity of space to house meters, their installation prohibitive in many cases.
- Mass m has an administrative fee, usually less than $ 30.00 Per Bill. Performed by sub-metering, each homeowner will have an administrative fee on their invoice.
- All sub-metering contracts are designed to ensure that the company to read and act upon the homeowners are getting paid! Whatever! The Company has provided a clear path for the collection of outstanding by the Energy Saving Regulation, responsibility and ownership of the file available. When a homeowner in arrears with the water bill, the company must take steps to protect these debts just as they can with a common element of delay, the lien be properly registered on title. But if hydroelectric remainder will be minimal, say $ 100.00 not take. If the firm steps to register the debt on the title to be at a price of $ 900 - $ 1200, then losing the protection which the law of the property. One worrying scenario, to say the least!
- Time statement will be made for off peak electricity. In a multi-unit building environment, we can already move the effects of the homeowners who leave from employment peak. For homeowners may be regular daily routine, early morning. This could be laundry, cleaning, including vacuuming, dishwasher, etc. There is an increased noise problems with these situations. Time to use electricity rates will increase tension in an already difficult climate.
