Submetering Providers
Last reviewed September 2026NES Editorial, checked by the Billing & Compliance team
What a submetering provider actually does and what to look for before you pick one.
What does a submetering provider do?
A submetering provider installs meters on the units in a building and runs the system that turns those reads into resident bills. Instead of one master meter for the whole property, each unit gets metered for water, gas, or electric, so residents pay only for what they use. A full provider like NES does more than drop in hardware. We install the meters, read them wirelessly, bill residents, and answer their questions through an in-house bilingual support team. We also offer daily leak detection and vacant unit recovery. When choosing a provider, look at who owns the meters, whether the equipment is nonproprietary, what the warranty covers, and whether the company has handled properties your size. NES focuses on properties with 80 or more units and works across more than 43 states.
What a full-service provider handles
- Installs the meters, or supplies equipment for your own plumber to install
- Reads meters wirelessly and bills each resident for their own usage
- Runs in-house, bilingual resident support for billing questions
- Adds daily leak detection and vacant unit recovery
What sets NES apart
NES has been privately owned since 1968 and is one of the larger submetering companies in the country. We install nonproprietary meters that you own, backed by a warranty, so you are never locked into one vendor. A dedicated compliance team tracks state and county rules, and the owner is a voluntary board member of the Utility Management and Conservation Association, which keeps us close to industry best practices.
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