Could you be saving money, instead of spending it?
Owning a multi-unit complex, resort, RV park, or business in Arizona with a master gas meter brings with it a number of challenges. As the owner, you’re legally considered a gas supplier, meaning that you must comply with all the relevant regulations from the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC). Staying in compliance involves regular property surveys as well as maintaining the proper documentation on site at all times.
Save a lot of headaches—and a lot of money—by switching to individual gas meters. You could benefit from all sorts of cost savings. We’ll dive into the top 5 in this article, along with a few extra savings you can pass down to your residents as well.
The benefits of switching gas meters
1. No more compliance hassle
Save big by switching to an individual gas meter. Since individual meters don’t fall under the jurisdiction of the ACC (Arizona Corporation Commission), you won’t have to keep up with the associated maintenance requirements, documentation requirements, and the liability of an ACC-governed gas system. Not only does it save you money, but it also saves you a lot of time, energy, and effort.
2. Reduce maintenance and operating costs
Switching to individual gas meters also supports more efficient building management. Generally, individual meters have lower operating costs, since they don’t come with the regular maintenance and annual inspections associated with older, more traditional master gas meters. Maximize margins on rental return rates with fewer repairs over time.
3. Increase building value
Generally, purchasers look for buildings with newer, individual gas meters, since it means that they won’t have to deal with ACC regulations in their own right. Switching to individual meters raises the value of the building in the event that you want to sell it down the line.
4. Deal with less downtime
Benefit from less downtime with an individual gas meter. Master gas meters tend to be older, meaning that they’re much more likely to fail and/or require repairs. This comes with its own set of costs—after all, if it fails in the winter and the property is left without proper heating, you may be responsible for finding alternative housing for your residents.
5. Reduced liability
On a related note, choosing an individual gas meter system decreases the possibility of future leaks and the costs associated with those leaks. Not only does it promise cost savings in this arena, but it also reduces the liability on the property owners.
The benefits for residents
Building owners aren’t the only ones who benefit from a switch to individual gas meters. For residents, there are lots of ways to take advantage of the associated cost savings.
Lower costs
With an individual gas meter, residents of the property are responsible only for the gas they use. As a result, they have more control over how much they spend on gas, so they can budget and adjust according to their financial circumstance. Plus, they don’t have to subsidize their neighbors’ gas use.
Monitor, conserve, and protect
Individual gas meters also make residents more aware of their gas usage. As a result, they can adjust their usage in order to conserve gas, which can dramatically reduce their overall consumption. Separate metering is found to have more of an impact on energy savings than almost any other factor.
Make the switch with RP Gas
RP Gas is Arizona’s leading natural gas contractor. We are experts in maintenance and repairs for existing master gas meters and specialists in converting to individual meters.
Benefit from cost savings as well as greater peace of mind. Contact us today to get more information on converting from master to individual gas meters. You can also get in touch to schedule your Arizona Corporation Commission Pipeline inspection, or to learn more about all your natural gas needs.
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