Residential real estate

Automated submetering in residential real estate

Automated submetering takes the accuracy and cost-effectiveness of consumption data measurement in residential real estate to a new level. This pioneering technology simplifies energy management by allowing the fully automated precise measurement of consumption for each unit. 

Upgrade your building, optimise energy consumption and increase transparency for tenants. Take the first step towards fair and sustainable living – with Elvaco’s submetering solutions for your residential real estate!

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The importance of automated submetering in residential real estate

Digital submetering is becoming increasingly important in residential real estate, especially in light of the latest legal requirements brought about by the amendment of the EU’s Energy Efficiency Directive (EED). This change in the law places an obligation on building owners to ensure that all meters have a remote readability function from January 2027. For devices that can already be read remotely, there is already an obligation to provide tenants with monthly consumption data.

New legal standards require the conversion of meters and infrastructure

Satisfying these requirements entails the extensive replacement or retrofitting of existing meters and the introduction of advanced IoT structures that enable the efficient collection, processing and provision to residents of consumption data. This new development requires the integration of digital submetering in residential buildings – but the technology also offers numerous benefits. 

These automated infrastructures not only improve transparency and fairness when billing utilities costs, but also enable tenants to manage their energy consumption more consciously and ultimately save energy. As a result, automated submetering not only supports compliance with legal requirements, but also actively promotes energy efficiency and sustainability in the housing sector.

Efficiency meets transparency: the benefits of automated submetering for residential real estate

Automated submetering offers key benefits for the owners and facility managers of residential real estate, as well as for those who live there. Discover the potential of this pioneering technology:

• Efficient energy management: automated submetering enables targeted monitoring and control of energy consumption by the owners of residential real estate.
• Transparent cost allocation: accurately recording consumption ensures that operating costs are allocated to tenants fairly and transparently, based on their actual consumption.
• Promotes sustainability: automated submetering helps real estate owners reduce their CO2 footprint and achieve sustainability goals.
• Increases real estate value: installing modern submetering systems can increase the value of residential real estate.
• Efficient billing of utilities costs: digital submetering in residential real estate simplifies administration and billing, saving time and resources.
• Optimises operational management: data-based insights enable facility managers to design and improve operational management efficiently.
• Flexibility when tenants change: in times of rapid tenant turnover in rented apartments, automated submetering systems can facilitate a smooth and efficient change of tenant and issuing of final bills.
• Consumption reporting made easier: automated submetering systems simplify data collection, documentation and reporting, which provides the basis for compliance and meeting regulatory standards.

Switch your residential real estate to automated submetering – with Elvaco!

Elvaco offers an advanced range of automated submetering solutions for residential real estate, designed to optimise consumption measurement and energy consumption. At the heart of the range are various sensors, smart meters for water, heat and electricity, and comprehensive communication and infrastructure solutions. 

The Elsys air quality sensor with LoRaWAN and integrated display enables continuous monitoring of CO2, temperature and humidity indoors, contributing to a healthier indoor climate. The Elvaco Sense 300W, a wireless M-Bus indoor multi-sensor, measures the CO2 content, temperature and humidity using M-Bus. The wireless M-Bus sensors in the Elvaco Sense range can be connected using the Elvaco Edge Gateway, which acts as a central collection point for data from all connected (w)M-Bus sensors and meters. 

Last but not least, the gateway CMe3100 with splitter function allows all data to be sent simultaneously both to metering service providers for billing heating costs and to energy management systems, enabling costs to be managed efficiently and energy consumption to be systematically reduced.

FAQs about automated submetering in residential real estate

What is automated submetering in residential real estate?

Automated submetering in residential real estate refers to the installation of intelligent measuring devices and infrastructures that use remote reading to record the consumption of water and energy in individual residential units. This technology enables the precise, individual measurement and billing of consumption, instead of billing at a flat rate for the entire building.

What are the benefits of automated submetering for tenants and landlords?

For tenants, automated submetering provides transparent and fair billing based on actual consumption, resulting in a fair tariff structure and more conscientious energy consumption. Appointments are dispensed with, as on-site visits are no longer necessary. Landlords benefit from a simplified billing process, reduced operating costs and real estate that is attractive and valuable thanks to the implementation of modern technologies.

How does automated submetering contribute to energy efficiency in residential real estate?

Automated submetering promotes energy efficiency in residential real estate by providing accurate data on water and energy consumption, for energy management for example, which can be used to optimise heating and cooling systems. This information helps to identify and reduce avoidable energy consumption, which contributes to meeting environmental standards and achieving sustainability goals.