ROI calculator
See what recovery looks like on your portfolio.
Model utility cost recovery two ways: full submetering, or RUBS where metering is not practical. Drag the inputs to fit your property. Submetering can be financed, so the recovery often covers the payment from the first billing cycle.
Portfolio units300
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Units across all assets
Avg. water + sewer / unit / mo$65
$35$65$100$150
US apt avg approx. $55 to $75 (EPA, 2024)
Consumption reduction22%
10%20%30%35%
Submetered residents drop usage 15 to 30%
Cost recovery to owner85%
50%75%90%100%
Net of fees, after platform recovery
Year-one impact · 300 unitsSubmetering
$207K
Total annual NOI impact
Recovery · $198,900Consumption savings · $7,722
Per unit / mo
$57
Master meter / yr
$234K
Run this on my actual billsModel uses national water and sewer averages. Actuals vary by jurisdiction, fixture mix, and resident profile. Not an offer.
Which one fits
Not sure between submetering and RUBS?
Submetering bills each unit for its exact use and usually saves the most; RUBS allocates the master bill by formula and works where meters are not practical. NES runs both, so the recommendation comes from your property, not from what we sell. Compare submetering vs RUBS.