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WHY WATER SUB-METERING IS NOT A GOOD IDEA FOR HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS AND COMMUNITIES – AND ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION: PART THREE

When speaking with many community managers, I often hear this:  “We will just install water sub meters” in response to their ever increasing water and sewer utility costs.  However, this choice is much more complicated and treacherous than is seems.  Here’s why: In Part 3 of this article series, we will discuss additional water sub-meter […]

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UTILITY HORROR TALES… “There are more frightening things than goblins and ghouls”

Utility Horror Tales… “There are more frightening things than goblins and ghouls” The utility companies miscalculate utility bills for many customers. This article explains some of these utility bill overcharges In light of the upcoming Halloween season…. the following stories are just a few of the more horrific tales from the company files.  Since 1989 […]

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WHY WATER SUB-METERING IS NOT A GOOD IDEA FOR HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS AND COMMUNITIES: PART ONE

When speaking with many community managers, I often hear this:  “We will just install water sub meters” in response to their ever increasing water and sewer utility costs.  However, this choice is much more complicated and treacherous than is seems.

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UTILITY AUDIT DEFINED: A SIMPLE 3-STEP PROCESS!

Here is the definition of a 3-step utility audit:1.  Utility bill audit of all common-area utilities to uncover past and present  utility overcharges.

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MANAGERS: UTILITY RATE INCREASES FOR 2017 COMMUNITY BUDGETS!!

Board members and homeowners look to community managers for professional guidance on managing their associations for long-term sustainability and sound economic advice.  As October, 2016 approaches, it is budget review and approval time for most businesses and associations.

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