Remote metering is a highly useful capability for landlords who have to manage multiple properties or large residential buildings, making utility management a less complex and time-consuming task.
Through remote metering, one can monitor a property’s utility usage from a distance, gaining real-time data on electricity, water and other essentials.
Let’s look at how remote metering works and why it’s a no-brainer for landlords.
What is Remote Metering?
Remote metering is the practice of using advanced technology such as GSM, LAN, or RF devices to collect and transmit data on utility consumption offsite. This means you can monitor utility usage for various properties, regardless of the suppliers or the sizes of the properties, without needing to conduct on-site visits or carry out manual meter readings.
The technology is largely adaptable to both single-phase and three-phase energy supplies and can even be used for water meters through Sigfox and LoRa networks.
Collected data is sent directly to a centralised platform, which can then be accessed by the landlord anywhere at any time.
The Advantages of Remote Metering for Landlords
Remote Utility Management
Managing utilities remotely offers a number of advantages, most notably that it saves time and effort. This can be very helpful and efficient if a landlord is managing several sites.
More Accurate Billing and Verification
When landlords have remote metering, they are able to quickly and accurately verify the utility bills from supply authorities by comparing the usage data to the billing statements. This helps them ensure that they are not being overcharged and enables them to address any discrepancies quickly.
Energy Saving and Benchmarking
When landlords use remote meters, it helps them to set benchmarks for energy consumption across their properties and identify areas where they can implement energy-saving measures. Through remote metering capabilities, landlords can then monitor the effectiveness of their energy-saving strategies to reduce costs.
Budgeting
With accurate and up-to-date data on utility usage across a variety of different projects, landlords are more capable of creating precise budgets for their properties. They can better understand how much of the utilities is being consumed, predict costs and adjust rentals accordingly.
Monitor Power Levels Remotely
Another benefit of having remote metering systems is that landlords like yourself can also monitor critical parameters like voltage, current and power factor levels.
Monitoring these features enables early identification of electrical issues, thereby preventing costly repairs or service interruptions, which can prove to be an administrative nightmare when you have multiple tenants cater to.
Energy Management Solutions provides remote metering solutions. Contact us for installation and ongoing maintenance to keep your properties running smoothly and make the most of your investment.
FAQs and Answers
- What is remote metering, and how does it work?
Remote metering uses advanced technology such as GSM, LAN, or RF devices to collect and transmit utility consumption data to a centralised platform. This enables landlords to monitor electricity, water, and other utilities without on-site visits. - Why is remote metering beneficial for landlords?
Remote metering simplifies utility management, saves time, ensures accurate billing, and helps landlords implement energy-saving strategies effectively. - How does remote metering help with accurate billing?
Remote metering allows landlords to compare real-time utility data with billing statements, ensuring accurate charges and quickly addressing discrepancies. - Can remote metering help landlords save energy?
Yes, it helps set benchmarks, monitor consumption patterns, and evaluate the effectiveness of energy-saving measures, leading to reduced costs. - Is remote metering suitable for all types of properties?
Yes, remote metering is adaptable to single-phase, three-phase, and water meters, making it suitable for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. - How does remote metering assist with budgeting?
By providing accurate, real-time data, remote metering helps landlords create precise budgets, predict costs, and adjust rental rates accordingly. - Can remote metering prevent costly repairs?
Yes, landlords can monitor parameters like voltage and power factor levels to identify electrical issues early, avoiding service interruptions and expensive repairs. - What services does Energy Management Solutions provide for remote metering?
Energy Management Solutions offers installation and ongoing maintenance of remote metering systems, ensuring smooth operations and optimal property management.