Submetering in Waterloo
Home to two major universities, Waterloo has a vibrant rental market with significant student housing. Submetering in Waterloo helps property managers offer fair billing in buildings with high turnover, ensuring each resident pays only for what they use.
Why Submetering
Why Waterloo Buildings Choose Submetering
According to a Navigant study, sub-metered buildings may see up to 40% reduction in suite electricity consumption. For Waterloo property managers, submetering means removing electricity from your operating expenses and letting each resident 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 Waterloo North Hydro
Voltage Vision works alongside Waterloo North Hydro, your local distribution company in Waterloo. Electricity delivery charges from Waterloo North Hydro 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 Waterloo North Hydro (passed through, no markup)
- Voltage Vision service charges (separately listed)
- Historical consumption data for comparison
Our Services in Waterloo
Whether you are building new or retrofitting existing properties, we have a solution for your Waterloo 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.
New Construction Submetering
Submetering designed into your building from the ground up. The most cost-effective and least disruptive approach to individual metering.
Retrofit Submetering
Add submetering to existing buildings with minimal disruption. We work around your residents and schedule to deliver a smooth transition.
Water Submetering
Individual water metering for multi-residential buildings. Promote water conservation and fair billing based on actual usage.
Submetering FAQ for Waterloo
What is submetering in Waterloo?
Submetering in Waterloo allows each unit in a multi-residential building to be individually metered for electricity. Instead of splitting costs equally, residents pay only for the electricity they actually use. This promotes fairness and may encourage conservation.
Is Voltage Vision licensed to operate in Waterloo?
Yes. Voltage Vision holds Ontario Energy Board Licence ES-2024-0359, which authorizes us to provide submetering services throughout Ontario, including Waterloo and the Waterloo Region region.
What is the cost of submetering installation in Waterloo?
Voltage Vision covers the cost of meter installation at zero capital cost to the building. There are no upfront fees for equipment or installation. Residents pay for their electricity consumption plus applicable service charges as disclosed in our Conditions of Service.
Who is the local utility in Waterloo?
Waterloo is served by Waterloo North Hydro. Voltage Vision works alongside your local utility. Electricity delivery charges from Waterloo North Hydro are passed through to residents with no markup, as required by the OEB Unit Sub-Metering Code.
Can existing Waterloo buildings be retrofitted with submeters?
Yes. Voltage Vision can retrofit existing buildings in Waterloo with individual meters. We start with a free building assessment to evaluate your electrical system and design a solution that works with your existing infrastructure.
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