New Jersey

Multifamily Utility Company is a national submetering and billing company that provides utility submetering solutions throughout the USA. At Multifamily Utility we help property owners, managers and developers better serve their tenants by delivering innovative products. We specialize in submetering and allocation of water, gas and electric utilities for may different property types including apartments, condominiums, student housing, military housing, multifamily homes, commercial properties and new construction. If your property is space restricted you may be interested in our customized ratio utility billing systems service. Ratio Utility Billing Systems (RUBS) can be used for all utilities include water, gas, electric and trash. When property installed a ratio utility billing system can help you reduce utility consumption by as much as 40%. It can also help you promote conservation just as a submetering system would. Request a quote, or call us today at 800.266.0968 to get more information on what we can do for you and your property!

New Jersey Legal Info

In New Jersey the jurisdiction of the Board of Public Utilities is not clear. According to the Board of Public Utilities, submetering is not allowed for natural gas and electricity except for existing, older submetering systems. In the state of New Jersey the term “Submetering” is the practice of generating profits from billing the residents. The term “Check metering” is used when meaning not for profit billing practices. Billing for water and sewer is also allowed using Master-metered (RUBS) or Check metering. The owners could also charge administrative fees related to billing processes.

Disclaimer

Billing Service Providers are required to apply and be approved for licenses from a regulatory agency prior to starting the servicing of the client’s billing accounts. This requirement applies to several different areas of the USA. The license has to remain current and valid while doing business in these regions. The information on this page is deemed to be accurate but updates may occur at any time. Please Contact Multifamily Utility Company with your specific questions about your area of service.

New Jersey Submetering

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities authorizes submetering for industrial or commercial buildings; publically financed and government-owned buildings; cooperative housing or condominiums; and charitable institutions. In 2005, the Board issued a five-year pilot program for residential submetering of electricity and gas. Residential buildings constructed in the state of New Jersey after August 8, 2011 must install submeters. As one of the leading utility submetering and billing companies in the state of New Jersey, Multifamily Utility can help property owners, managers and developers pick the right submetering equipment for their project. We work with the best manufacturers in the industry and are able to design and install submetering systems for any situation. We also work with all local, state and national agencies to ensure every system we install is accurate and code compliant. With utility costs steadily rising submetering systems have proven to be one of the most effective ways to combat those costs. By submetering your properties you will promote conservation, reduce administrative work, increase overall property value, improve cash flow and reduce operating expenses. Other services we offer include Submetering Design, Installation, Maintenance & Ongoing Service, Utility Expense Management, Billing & Collections and Meter Maintenance & Compliance. Our highly trained technicians have over 20 years of experience and will ensure the system you choose is properly installed. If state testing and inspecting is required we will make sure that gets done before installation. We will also monitor and maintain your system so that it remains accurate and compliant at all times. If you have any problems with your submetering system you can contact our friendly customer service team. Our customer service team is open to tenants as we as property owners, managers and developers. We will work closely with your site maintenance team to quickly address any issues you may have. By dealing with issues as soon as they arise not only will your tenants be happy, but you will be able to save yourself a great deal of money. Whenever you contact our customer support team we will track your inquiry to ensure it gets responded to and resolved in the shortest amount of time possible. By offering a wide range of products and services in utility submetering, utility management and utility conservation, we are able to provide all of our clients with results that endure.