ABOUT EBS - WHAT IS SUBMETERING?

Measuring individual usage.

Submetering permits the measurement of utility use in individual units via a building-owned meter that is installed for each unit. The property continues to purchase its utility on the less expensive commercial or bulk residential rate basis, but now the owner is able to bill a utility to individual units, based on actual consumption. The relationship between the property and the utility remains exactly the same as before. The property continues to receive one bill from the utility company, which is then billed out to the individual units, based on their individual usage.

The submeters are owned by the building and not the utility. Current submetering technology facilitates reading of the submeters without apartment entry. Available software systems enable automated billing procedures. The owner continues to be responsible for the remaining portion of the utility bill that covers the building's common areas.

Energy Billing Systems, Inc. submetering in master-metered buildings is unlike virtually any other energy conservation measure that can be undertaken by a building owner. When a building undergoes a typical energy conservation measure (installation of a new boiler, etc.), the owner reaps the benefit of lower energy costs. Submetering, as an energy conservation measure, is qualitatively different in two respects. First, it will result in lower utility consumption, to the extent that individual residents decide to reduce consumption. Second, the financial savings flowing from the reduced consumption directly benefit the residents who conserve. Experience shows that the change from master-metering to submetering typically reduces the consumption of a utility in apartments by 15-35%.

NEWS

To our EBS Customers,
Welcome all things "NEW" at Energy Billing Systems! We are growing and as such, have upgraded our billing program. Your services will remain the same and more tools will become available to you over time. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this transition. You will be required to register with a new "user name" and "password". To obtain your new Resident ID# you may call Customer Service who can also assist you with credit card payments or with creating your new registration. Finally, we have installed a new phone system and our extension numbers have changed.Listen carefully to the new menu options when you call.
Thank you for your understanding and HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the EBS Team!

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