{"id":2566,"date":"2021-05-04T07:43:49","date_gmt":"2021-05-04T12:43:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powermepronto.com\/?p=2566"},"modified":"2021-06-15T05:32:50","modified_gmt":"2021-06-15T10:32:50","slug":"submetering-in-texas-know-your-rights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powermepronto.com\/en\/submetering-in-texas-know-your-rights\/","title":{"rendered":"Submetering in Texas: Know Your Rights"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you live in a multi-unit complex (apartments, condos, mobile home park), you may have your smart meter read by the complex or park management rather than the electric company.<\/p>\n

This is called \u201csub-metering.\u201d<\/p>\n

In other cases, you may not have a separate meter for your unit. So instead you may be billed for your electricity based on your unit\u2019s physical size.<\/p>\n

This is called \u201cnonsubmetered master metering.\u201d<\/p>\n

In either case, because the billing works differently than it normally would, you have special rights and your landlord has certain responsibilities.<\/p>\n

Take a look at some of the highlights to make sure you get fair treatment:<\/p>\n

1. How Your Usage Should Be Charged<\/strong><\/p>\n

Submetered costs are calculated by adding the total charges for electricity usage and any tax, and then dividing that by the total number of kWhs used. This gives you an average cost per kWh.<\/p>\n

This average cost should then be multiplied by your kWh consumption.<\/p>\n

If your landlord does anything differently than that, they\u2019re violating your rights and could be charging you for electricity you don\u2019t actually use.<\/p>\n

2. How Billing Must Work<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Texas Public Utility Commission (PUC) outlines exactly what must appear on your electric bill if you are a submetered tenant.<\/p>\n

Your bill must include:<\/p>\n