Heating Isn’t Free — But Many Landlords Pay the Price

For landlords, heating can feel like a bottomless pit of expense. When rent is set as a flat monthly rate, tenants who:

• Crank the thermostat all winter, or
• Leave windows open in January

…create skyrocketing fuel bills that eat directly into profits.

The Problem

• Flat-rate rent makes heating costs invisible to tenants.
• Landlords end up subsidizing careless habits.
• Rising fuel prices make this even more unsustainable.

The Solution: Sub-Metering With Heat Meter Pro

Sub-metering brings transparency and accountability to heating costs. The Heat Meter Pro:

• Tracks usage unit by unit (up to 8 zones per device).
• Provides landlords with clear data on who’s using what.
• In most states, enables direct billing to tenants at cost.
• In states where billing isn’t allowed, still provides insights into waste.

Benefits for Landlords and Tenants

• Fairness: Tenants pay only for what they use.
• Cost recovery: Landlords stop absorbing hidden heating costs.
• Waste reduction: Tenants change behavior when they see usage.
• Insights: Even without billing, data highlights which units need attention.

Example

• A 10-unit building pays $9,000/year in heating costs under flat rent.
• After installing Heat Meter Pro, each unit’s usage is tracked.
• In billing states, tenants are charged fairly, and the landlord recovers nearly 100% of costs.
• In non-billing states, data still helps landlords target waste and adjust rent responsibly.

Bigger Picture

Sub-metering isn’t just about saving money — it’s about:

• Transparency for tenants.
• Fairness across the building.
• Sustainability through reduced waste.

👉 Bottom line: Stop letting hidden heating costs drain your business. Sub-metering with Heat Meter Pro is the first step toward savings, fairness, and smarter property management.