California Multifamily Water, Gas & Electric Submetering and Utility Billing Services
Since 1957, Think Utility Services has helped multifamily property owners, condominium associations, developers, and property management companies recover utility costs through professional utility billing and submetering solutions. Our California utility billing programs are designed to improve cost recovery, increase billing accuracy, and encourage conservation through advanced water submetering, gas submetering, electric submetering, and utility billing services. As a trusted industry leader, we have installed and serviced utility systems for more than 100,000 units, providing property owners and managers with reliable utility cost recovery programs that improve operational efficiency and property value. Our experienced field professionals bring both practical and technical expertise to every project. Think Utility Services works with apartments, condominiums, townhomes, mixed-use developments, offices, retail centers, manufacturers, mobile home communities, RV parks, resorts, and new construction developments.
By designing, installing, and maintaining our own systems, we ensure accurate utility measurement, fair utility allocation, and dependable service that meets the evolving needs of California property owners and residents. Through the implementation of submetering and utility billing programs, many multifamily communities experience significant reductions in utility consumption while increasing utility cost recovery and net operating income. Our turnkey services include system design, installation, meter reading, utility billing, collections support, maintenance, and ongoing customer service.
We proudly provide water, gas, and electric submetering services throughout California, including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Sacramento, Fresno, Long Beach, Oakland, Bakersfield, Anaheim, and surrounding communities. Whether you manage an apartment community, condominium association, mobile home park, RV park, or commercial property, Think Utility Services can customize a utility billing and submetering program to fit your property's unique needs.
Submetering Apartments
We've been submetering apartments in Florida for over 60 years. It’s easy to implement submetering at multifamily buildings and other property types in Florida. Think Utility Services has provided water utility service to Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Orlando, Hialeah, Port St. Lucie, Cape Coral, Tallahassee, Fort Lauderdale, and more. Our submetering process has proven to reduce property consumption 15% – 40% by making tenants responsible for consumption.
Submetering Condominiums
Think Utility Services offers code-compliant submetering systems for Condominium and Townhome communities. From system design and installation to monthly meter reading and billing and ongoing service, we handle everything so you don’t have to! We take care of the submetering system installation, billing solutions, collections, and owner and tenant billing. We guarantee the lowest submeter pricing and the fastest lead times in the United States of America.
Submetering New Developments
Wireless monitoring of each resident’s water usage empowers building owners, new development buildings, and managers to bill accurately and fairly, depending on the residents’ actual consumption. Utilities represent the single largest controllable cost in rental housing, new development, and commercial properties. Submetering can help decrease utility costs significantly. Submetering offers huge advantages for apartment buildings in any state. Learn more today about submetering your building.
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California State Submetering Policy
California’s submetering policy is designed to promote fair and accurate utility billing for residents in multifamily housing, mobile home parks, and commercial properties. Under California law, property owners and operators who use water, gas, or electric submeters must comply with regulations established by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). These rules require that submeters be installed, maintained, and tested for accuracy, and that residents be billed only for the utilities they directly consume, along with allowable service fees. Property owners must also provide clear billing statements that outline utility usage, rates, and any applicable fees, ensuring transparency for tenants. Additionally, California’s submetering regulations encourage water and energy conservation by holding consumers accountable for their actual usage while protecting them from unfair billing practices.
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