Student Housing Submetering in Waterloo
Student housing often has high electricity consumption due to frequent turnover and varied usage patterns. Submetering provides accountability and may help reduce waste.
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 student housing in Waterloo, 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 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 student housing 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.
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.
Student Housing FAQ for Waterloo
How does submetering work with frequent tenant turnover?
Our billing system handles move-ins and move-outs. Meter readings are taken at each turnover point, and each tenant is billed for their period of occupancy only.
Can students access OESP?
OESP eligibility is based on household income and size. Students who meet the eligibility criteria may qualify. We include OESP information in our resident welcome packages.
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