Utility submetering: Living green to save green this heating season

Submetering water in multifamily and commercial properties is no longer an option for property owners in the state of Georgia. The Water Stewardship Act makes Georgia the first state to pass a law requiring that all multifamily and commercial units are submetered by July of 2012. Other states are not far behind. As submetering becomes more widely accepted, and even mandatory in some areas of the nation, it might soon be time for tenants of multifamily and commercial properties to live up to the "go green" mantra that has become so publicized in today's society. Submetering a property places the responsibility for utilities in the resident's hands, promoting conservation while helping property owners to lower operating costs. With heating season upon us, it's important that residents are aware of their utility usage now more than ever. WaterWatch Corporation is a national utility submetering company that has provided clients with topnotch, personalized customer service since 1997. WaterWatch Corp. president Todd Quarterman built the company from the ground up, and has seen the industry through its ups and downs. Quarterman offers insight into why the utility submetering industry is something for multifamily and commercial property owners to consider, and also can provide insider conservation tips on how residents can prepare for life in a submetered unit.