Industry Solutions
EV Charging Cost Allocation and Demand Charges in Commercial Buildings
EV charging loads can spike demand charges and cross-subsidize tenants if left unmetered. Here is how submetering fixes that.
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Blog
Field-tested guidance on energy intelligence, codes, ROI, and the technology behind portfolio-scale metering.
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Industry Solutions
How to Legally Bill Tenants from Submeter Data (with a Pennsylvania Focus)
Billing tenants from submeter data is permitted in Pennsylvania, but requires revenue-grade accuracy and lease disclosure.
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Technology & Innovation
Modbus vs. BACnet for Submeter Integration: Which Protocol Should Your Building Use?
Modbus and BACnet are the two dominant submeter integration protocols. Here's how to pick the right one based on your BAS, analytics platform, and wiring.
3 min read
ASHRAE 90.1 & IECC
How Many Submeters Does Your Building Actually Need? A Decision Framework
A practical framework for deciding how many submeters your building needs based on code compliance, tenant billing, and operational goals.
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Technology & Innovation
CT Accuracy Classes and Revenue-Grade Metering Explained (ANSI C12.20 vs. IEC 61869)
ANSI C12.20 governs revenue-grade meters; IEC 61869 governs CTs. Errors stack — here's how to match meter and CT accuracy classes to your use case.
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ASHRAE 90.1 & IECC
ASHRAE 90.1 Submetering Requirements: What Section 8.4.3 Actually Requires for Electrical Energy Monitoring (and How It Differs from IECC)
ASHRAE 90.1-2022 Section 8.4.3 requires electrical energy monitoring by load category for buildings over 25,000 sq ft.
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Industry Solutions
The Contractor's Step-by-Step Checklist for IECC Submetering Compliance: From Submittal Through Final Inspection
A four-phase checklist for electrical contractors to procure, install, commission, and demonstrate IECC-compliant energy monitoring systems.
4 min read
Sustainability & Compliance
New for 2024 IECC: Section C405.13.7 Now Mandates Submetering for Boilers, Chillers, Furnaces, Pools, and All Non-Electrical End Uses
The 2024 IECC's new Section C405.13.7 requires end-use submetering for every significant non-electrical load—boilers, chillers, furnaces, water heaters,
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Sustainability & Compliance
The 2024 IECC Just Dropped the Submetering Threshold to 10,000 Square Feet: What This Means for Small and Mid-Size Commercial Buildings
The 2024 IECC lowered the energy monitoring threshold from 25,000 to 10,000 sq ft, more than tripling the number of buildings required to install end-use
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ROI & Business Case
How Much Does IECC Submetering Compliance Actually Cost? A Transparent Pricing Guide for Building Owners, Engineers, and Contractors
Transparent equipment-by-equipment pricing for IECC-compliant energy monitoring across three building archetypes—25,000, 50,000, and 100,000 sq ft.
5 min read
Sustainability & Compliance
IECC Submetering Requirements by State: A 2026 Adoption Tracker with Metering Implications for Every Jurisdiction
A 2026 state-by-state tracker of IECC and ASHRAE 90.1 adoption, with the specific submetering trigger for every U.S. jurisdiction.
4 min read
Industry Solutions
The MEP Engineer's Specification Guide for IECC Submetering: How to Write a Metering Spec That Passes Code Review on the First Submission
A step-by-step guide for MEP engineers on writing Division 26 and Division 25 specifications that meet IECC 2021 and 2024 end-use submetering requirements.
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