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Socket vs. Multi-Channel Meters: How to Choose a New Electric Meter

Should you replace that bad socket meter for a new version or upgrade to multichannel? Both types of electric meters have their pros and their drawbacks. Multichannel meters scale better and track more types of data. But single-channel has its place in the broad universe of electric meters.

The CAM-to-IRR Connection: A Practical Playbook for Finding ​​​​​​​(& Funding) More Value

CAM is more than “just OpEx.” It's also one of the fastest levers for improving NOI, IRR, and even leasing optics, if you know how to reveal and recover hidden utility costs. The best part is that lowering CAM uses tools many properties already have, so it's unlikely you have to start from scratch.

Why utiliVisor Doesn't Sell Meters

Making good meters and billing tenants are not the same skill set. If your building’s utility setup is more complex than simple electric, “do-it-all” vendors can create lock-in and billing risk. Independent specialists protect your bottom line through rigor and a higher standard of service.

How to Be in Compliance and Win: Turning Building Mandates Into Revenue Opportunities

Building upgrades shouldn't be treated as isolated projects. By aligning compliance requirements (LL97, ASHRAE 90.1) with MEP improvements, submetering, and decarbonization incentives, you can reduce costs, generate revenue, and turn mandates into competitive advantages.

Murder on the Utility Express: Four Building Mysteries Solved by Submetering

Every building has its secrets. And when problems arise, every building system has its own alibi. But somewhere among the innocent – the diligent chillers, the reliable boilers, the faithful lighting controls – lurks a culprit draining your operations budget where you least expect it.

The Hidden Costs of Relying on CAM Recovery

"Whatever the meters don't pick up, we'll get back in the CAM." We discuss the problems with this popular theory and how it increases, rather than recovers, utility costs.

Free Money, Lower Bills: How to Maximize Your Facility's Funding Potential

The NJ Triennium program is offering billions in FREE grants to support energy efficiency initiatives. Learn how to go beyond the IGA audit to unlock larger energy efficiency grants.

Beyond the Illusion: How to Protect Your Facility from Disappearing Support

Service used to be a proud offering from equipment manufacturers. Today, you're lucky if you can get anyone to answer the phone. Now what?

How to Avoid Common Mistakes in Submetering Applications

Applying to submeter can be a quagmire. Attorney John McManus explains how to move through the process without sinking in regulatory... muck.

The Top 5 (Non-weather) Reasons for Fluctuating Utility Costs

Trying to decode your fluctuating utility costs? Check out our guide to the top five non-weather reasons your bills might be throwing you curveballs.