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Submetering in NYC

Last reviewed by NES Editorial · September 2026

To submeter electricity in New York, an owner petitions the Public Service Commission first, and New York City adds its own requirements. NES handles the petition and the billing.

Submetering pays for itself at most New York properties. Residents are billed for what their unit uses, consumption drops, and the owner stops absorbing the master-meter bill. Submetering electricity takes a Public Service Commission petition first, which NES handles. NES has done the installs, daily reads, and resident billing in-house since 1968.

36%
lower water use
2,000 gal
saved per unit each year
~$30/mo
lower water bill per unit

From an NES case study at a 337-unit apartment community once about half of residents were submetered. Results vary by property.

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Local submetering guides in New York

NES serves communities across New York. These areas have a local guide to start with.

Read the full New York submetering laws guide

Properties NES submeters in New York

  • Apartment communities
  • Condominiums
  • Townhomes
  • Mobile home parks
  • Student housing
Common questions

Submetering in New York

Yes, with approval. To submeter electricity to residents in New York, an owner must petition the New York Public Service Commission and be authorized first, under 16 NYCRR Part 96. Residents cannot be charged more than the utility's own rate, billing follows the Home Energy Fair Practices Act, and meters must meet ANSI standards. Ratio (RUBS) billing is not allowed for electricity, and gas submetering is not allowed in New York, so gas stays billed by the utility. New York City and rent stabilized buildings add their own rules. NES handles the petition and tracks every requirement so your property stays compliant.

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Send us your master-meter bills and unit count. We’ll run the numbers on your actual property and reply within one business day with a clear, no-obligation estimate.

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