New Construction Submetering in Ottawa
Building new? Incorporating submetering into your design from the start is the most efficient approach. We work with your development team to design, install, and commission meters before occupancy.
Why Submetering
Why Ottawa Buildings Choose Submetering
According to a Navigant study, sub-metered buildings may see up to 40% reduction in suite electricity consumption. For new construction in Ottawa, submetering means removing electricity from your operating expenses and letting each unit pay only for what they use.
Fair Billing
Each unit pays for their own electricity consumption. No more equal-split disputes or subsidizing heavy users.
Zero Installation Cost
Voltage Vision covers the entire meter installation. No capital expenditure required from your building.
Conservation
Studies suggest up to 40% consumption reduction. When residents see their own usage, they tend to conserve more.
Working With Hydro Ottawa
Voltage Vision works alongside Hydro Ottawa, your local distribution company in Ottawa. Electricity delivery charges from Hydro Ottawa are passed through to residents with no markup, as required by the OEB Unit Sub-Metering Code. Our service charges are separate and clearly disclosed.
What appears on resident bills:
- Electricity consumption based on individual meter reading
- Delivery charges from Hydro Ottawa (passed through, no markup)
- Voltage Vision service charges (separately listed)
- Historical consumption data for comparison
Our Services in Ottawa
Whether you are building new or retrofitting existing new construction properties, we have a solution for your Ottawa building.
Electricity Submetering
Suite level electricity metering for multi residential buildings. Each unit is individually metered so residents pay only for the electricity they use.
Water Submetering
Individual water metering for multi residential buildings. Promote water conservation and fair billing based on actual usage.
Thermal Submetering
Individual heating and cooling measurement for multi residential buildings. Fair allocation of thermal energy costs based on actual suite level consumption.
Electric Vehicle Charging
EV charging metering for multi residential buildings. Each charging station is individually metered so EV owners pay only for the electricity they consume.
New Construction FAQ for Ottawa
When should submetering be incorporated into the design?
The earlier the better. Ideally, metering is considered during the electrical design phase so that meter locations, communications pathways, and data infrastructure are built in rather than added later.
Does Voltage Vision work directly with the electrical contractor?
Yes. We coordinate with your electrical contractor and engineering team to ensure metering is installed correctly and tested before occupancy.
Other Building Types in Ottawa
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