This analyzer is provided strictly for educational and financial estimation purposes. Local public utility commission (PUC) regulations vary by state regarding submetering, resale markups, and administrative fee surcharges. Consult a qualified local attorney or utility consultant before altering tenant billing structures.
Results
Annual figures across the 6-month active season.
| Model | Annual recovered | Annual unrecovered | Recovered | Per occupied site / yr | CapEx | Payback |
|---|
Reading the comparison
- Status quo recovers $0 — every kWh and demand charge is absorbed by the park.
- Allowance + overage bills tenants only for usage above the included allowance, so rent continues to cover the allowance tier.
- Full submetering passes 100% of usage through to the tenant; the park still absorbs demand / service charges.
- Percentage pass-through needs no meters but must stay compliant with state PUC rules on resale markups.
Submetering cost reference
| System | Indicative hardware cost | Recurring fees | Prefill CapEx estimator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual-read meter Basic kWh meter, read on site. |
∼ $50 – $100 / site | None | |
| Smart meter Networked kWh meter per site. |
∼ $150 – $250 / site | Optional network / platform plan | |
| Smart pedestal snap-in system ∼ $179 / meter, plus a park-wide gateway. |
∼ $179 / meter + gateway $3,000 – $4,000 | Platform ∼ $149 – $599 / month (tiered) | |
| Clamp-on CT sensors Retro-fit current-transformer sensing; cost varies by service size and amperage. |
Varies by model / amperage | None | — |
Informational market reference - illustrative ranges as of Aug 2026, NOT a quote. Actual pricing varies by vendor, volume, and installation scope. Monthly platform fees are operating expenses and are not part of the CapEx estimator above.
Compliance notes
- Pass-through and utility recovery rules vary by state and jurisdiction. Some jurisdictions cap or prohibit any markup over the underlying utility rate when reselling electricity to tenants.
- Metering used for tenant billing is generally expected to comply with revenue-grade accuracy standards such as NIST Handbook 44 and ANSI C12.20.
Informational only — not legal advice. Confirm requirements with your state public utility commission and qualified local counsel before changing tenant billing structures.
This analyzer is provided strictly for educational and financial estimation purposes. Local public utility commission (PUC) regulations vary by state regarding submetering, resale markups, and administrative fee surcharges. Consult a qualified local attorney or utility consultant before altering tenant billing structures.