Columbia Greens is a multi-residential property located in Houston, Texas, housing over 230 residential units. The property is composed of one, two and three bedroom suites, and includes an abundance of community amenities and nearby activities. Before partnering with QMC and implementing our Truety system, this property suffered from a shocking amount of leaks, and abnormally high tenant usage. With the help of the experienced team at QMC, Columbia Greens was able to reduce their monthly water consumption from 31,000 gallons to 18,000 gallons.
Our hot and cold indoor wireless water meters were installed in each unit to accurately track individual tenant usage. Each meter utilizes LoRaWAN wireless communication and are composed of a brass body manufactured in Switzerland. All meters communicate wirelessly to the Truety platform, allowing for easy viewing for both tenants and property managers.
The property manager at Columbia Greens, Joe Guajardo, has taken an active role in educating tenants on their utility usage, this has lead to a reduction in non-revenue water usage.
The Truety system began detecting leaks as soon as the system was deployed at Columbia Greens. We identified and isolated over 170 leaks within the property immediately, with some severe leaks wasting thousands of gallons of water per month. Any unidentified leaks can and will impact net operating income, and should be addressed quickly. The Truety Portal alerted Columbia Greens of the leaks in question, and Mr.Guajardo was able to proactively address the leaks through work orders to have the leaks repaired. QMC's Truety has continued to notify Columbia Green of potential new leaks, reducing water waste as well as lost revenue.
Leaks in multi-family residential properties can and will occur, but deploying a smart water metering solution like Truety enables a proactive and measured approach. Watch our 2-minute video testimonial below on how Truety enabled Columbia Greens, a multi-family residential property in Texas, reduce their non-revenue water sources and improve their NOI.
SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QMC Metering Solutions, a leading innovator in submetering technology, is thrilled to announce the addition of Mark Jarman to its esteemed team. Jarman, the former President of Inovonics, a pioneer in reliable wireless technology applications, has come out of retirement to join QMC as a key figure behind the company’s groundbreaking new product, Truety.
With a celebrated career that transformed Inovonics into a behemoth in wireless technology for submetering, commercial security and senior living services, Jarman brings unparalleled expertise and a rich legacy of innovation to QMC Metering Solutions. His decision to join QMC is driven by a strong belief in Truety's potential to redefine standards in the industry with its advanced LoRaWAN communication technology and high-quality metering hardware that surpasses the competition in North America.
Truety represents the next generation of wireless metering solutions, offering high-precision, cost-effective monitoring with its state-of-the-art LoRaWAN communication technology coupled with durable brass water meters and electricity socket meters. This cutting-edge solution is designed to meet the evolving needs of modern infrastructure, promising exceptional accuracy, reliability, and ease of integration.
"I was drawn out of retirement by the sheer innovation and potential of Truety," said Mark Jarman. "In my years at Inovonics, we achieved remarkable milestones in wireless technology, but I see in QMC a forward-thinking approach and a commitment to quality that aligns with my vision for the future of metering solutions. I am excited to contribute to a product that not only meets but exceeds customer expectations in performance and reliability."
“QMC is pleased to welcome Mark as a strategic advisor for our American expansion. Mark brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our team, complementing our dedication to providing high-quality, high-accuracy measurement solutions”, said Stew Hutton, President of QMC Metering Solutions, USA. “We are excited about the collaborative opportunities ahead as Mark shares our passion for excellence and will undoubtedly contribute to the success of QMC in the American market.”
QMC Metering Solutions is at the forefront of the metering industry, offering advanced solutions that integrate seamlessly into modern infrastructures. Committed to sustainability, accuracy, and reliability, QMC empowers businesses and communities to monitor and manage utilities effectively, paving the way for a more sustainable and efficient future.
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Broadway Block is a mixed-use project in Long Beach, California, housing over 430 residential units developed by Onni. Due to the strict regulatory landscape around submetering in California, Onni required a reliable partner that could supply high quality wireless water meters as well as an easy-to-use online utility data management platform. These requirements made Truety a perfect match for this project.
Based on their needs, QMC installed Truety, our wireless water metering solution, across the entire property. Truety is unique in that it uses LoRaWAN wireless communication and utility grade brass water meters to accurately track water consumption. Hot and cold indoor wireless water meters were installed in each apartment and is in compliance with California state law. Utilizing LoRaWAN wireless water meters allowed the client to install less communication modules on site, reducing hardware and labor costs. All meters on the property communicate wirelessly to the Truety platform, allowing for easy viewing and exporting of utility data.
Our Truety system began working as soon as it was installed. A contractor left a sink running at the end of a work week, which was detected by our system immediately. Truety then sent out a notification blast which allowed the contractor to be notified, and they were able to return to the unit to turn off the water, preventing water waste and mitigating property damage. Tenants have had consistent access to verify and monitor their consumption data, making it easy for them to make proactive changes to their water usage.
Leaks in multi-family residential towers are an on going problem and the Truety solution will consistently reduce property damage and water waste. We appreciates the opportunity to continue to build on our working relationship with Onni and look forward to all future projects.
Mixed-use properties can be difficult to manage. Submetering a property that has both residential and commercial tenants can be challenging as the tenants tend to have wide utility use disparity. A single family living in an apartment or condo will consume significantly less water and electricity when compared to a brewery or a restaurant that resides in the same building.
This makes submetering vital in efficiently managing and properly allocating energy use on site. Outdated utility billing methods such as ratio based billing are unfair for tenants and can increase tenant disputes within these properties.
Installing a wireless submetering solution to your mixed-use property will have a positive impact on your tenant relationships and your bottom line, but there may be some challenges. The initial investment of purchasing the necessary water, electrical, gas or thermal meters will come at a cost, and those units will need to be combined with communications devices that transfer data to a utility data management platform. Fortunately, these costs are easily recouped through accurate tenant billing, reduced property damage and decreasing water waste through algorithmic leak detection.
Accurate billing will improve your relationship with your tenants as they will be charged for their actual usage. Some tenants will be displeased paying for their actual utility usage but, with access to real time utility data those customers will easily be able to reduce their consumption and their utility bills. This will result in a positive impact on the environment and reducing your properties overall consumption.
Submetering your property has multiple positives that outweigh any negatives, especially for property owners who are focused on the future. Submetering your property can be broken down into 3 primary advantages:
Submetering each unit for any utility allows the property owner to individually invoice each tenant for their consumption. Property managers can use this to separate utility billing and rent costs into two independent bills and contract a billing company to handle all utility billing, saving them time and stress.
Leak detection is available with robust utility data management platforms. Platforms like Truety can be set up to send an alert to the building's stakeholders as soon as irregular flow is detected within the system. This allows property managers to act quickly, mitigating potential damage to their property.
With the utility data transparency provided by a submetering system, it's easy to improve your building’s efficiency and reduce its impact on the environment. This opens the door for government grants related to sustainability and assists in following net zero guidelines.
The Truety solution supplied by QMC Metering Solutions is the best water and electricity metering solution available to the North American market. Our solution combines proven and reliable encoded readings with robust and highly accurate metering devices.
Secure wireless LoRaWAN communications and a mobile NFC-based tap and go verification system will streamline your operation, and reduce equipment costs. The Truety ecosystem eliminates errors, improves quality and builds client trust.
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To properly understand the benefits of submetering, we must understand the difference between meters and submeters. Master meters, or mainline utility meters, are mandated by local governments to track water, electricity, gas and more . Property managers and building owners are provided monthly or quarterly invoices from the utility company based on the building’s total energy use, and have to make manual calculations on how to charge tenants within their building.
The slow billing cycle as well as manual calculations lead to tenant disputes as well as delayed responses to damaged systems, and can contribute to higher costs for repairs. With no access to unit specific data, building owners are forced to use a “guess-and-check” method to try to make any meaningful improvements to their property.
Submetering on the other hand, is a more accurate and cost-effective method of utility management. The process of submetering begins with the installation of individual submeters at the tenant level within a property. All energy consumption within the tenant space is metered and monitored, allowing for fair allocation of utility use. There are options for wired or wireless approaches to submetering, but the benefit of submetering allows for better insight into energy use trends as well as accountability for both property managers and tenants.
Not all submetering systems are created equally. Our suggestion for an ideal submetering system would require several key components:
Once a system has been implemented, each meter can either be tracked manually, by painstakingly reading their displays to determine usage or, if a wireless system is installed, any meter can speak directly to a utility data management system.
With the ability to view each tenant's usage, property owners can charge tenants for their real usage. This form of billing decreases costs for tenants with lower usage and puts pressure on tenants with higher consumption to re-evaluate their utility usage habits.
A perfect example of this is when a brewery and a clothing store are located within the same commercial building. The brewery will use exponentially more water than the clothing store, but without submetering both tenants would be forced to pay the same rate for their utility bill.
An important part of an effective submetering system is strong wireless communication. While this isn’t a mandatory part of a metering system, it does allow property managers to remotely monitor every individual meter installed on their property from anywhere at any time. The most cost-effective wireless meters on the market, in terms of both cost and range, are LoRaWAN-enabled submeters. LoRaWAN water meters have a data transition range of over 15 miles, allowing you to install less hardware than other systems, and can reduce material costs and labor.
Unfortunately, for property managers in North America, the market is plagued with low quality, inaccurate and polymer-based meters that constantly fail testing processes. Installing sub-par meters can lead to increased tenant disputes, caused by inaccurate readings and the constant need for re-verification and equipment replacement.
If you’re looking for a submetering solution that combines durability and accuracy with LoRaWAN communication you’re already in the right place. The Truety solution uses Swiss-made, utility grade water meters paired with LoRaWAN integrated gateways to produce the best submetering system on the market.
When this system is combined with our utility data management system, you get a highly accurate, remotely monitored submetering solution that will help you recoup your cost of installation, improve your property value and lower your operating costs in one compact package.
Contact us today to learn more about our solutions and take the first step towards cost effective property management.
In the heart of California's ever-evolving real estate and property management landscape, the push towards sustainability and efficiency has never been more critical. Amidst this backdrop, water submetering emerges as a pivotal tool to streamline operations and enhance profitability for property managers, building owners, multifamily billing companies and real estate developers. Water sub metering is not just a tool for monitoring; it's a strategic asset that empowers property managers, building owners, multifamily billing companies, and real estate developers to achieve greater control over their water resources, optimize operational costs, and enhance tenant satisfaction.
Water submetering is a transformative approach that enables precise measurement of water use in individual units within multifamily, commercial, and mixed-use properties. This granular level of data collection is critical in a state like California, where water conservation is a priority due to environmental considerations and regulatory mandates.
By adopting a water metering solution like Truety, an advanced wireless water metering technology, property management stakeholders can achieve unparalleled accuracy in water usage measurement. This accuracy is instrumental in identifying leaks promptly, allocating costs fairly among tenants, and encouraging responsible water use, leading to significant savings and sustainability achievements.
One of the benefits of submetering is that it promotes accountability in water use. This can drive conservation efforts across the property. For California, where drought conditions are a recurring challenge, the ability to monitor and manage water consumption at the unit level is invaluable.
Another benefit of implementing water metering are the cost savings and accurate tenant monitoring. With Truety, property managers and tenants can see their actual consumption, fostering a fair environment where tenants are only responsible for the water they use. This transparency can lead to direct cost savings for both property owners and tenants, as waste is minimized and water usage is optimized.
In the competitive landscape of California's real estate market, efficiency in operations is not just an advantage; it's a necessity. Truety represents the forefront of wireless water submetering by implementing LoRaWAN wireless technology into our metering hardware. This technology empowers property managers and owners with real-time data access, enabling proactive management and decision-making.
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The advent of real-time data collection through advanced metering solutions like Truety transforms how properties can be managed. Issues such as leaks or abnormal usage patterns are detected instantly through the Truety Portal, allowing for immediate action to prevent waste and reduce costs. This level of oversight ensures properties operate at peak efficiency, fostering a sustainable environment that is both cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
The transparency and fairness provided by water submetering with Truety leads to cost savings and can also significantly improve tenant satisfaction. When tenants understand their water usage and can accurately confirm their monthly bill matches what their physical meter reports, disputes are minimized and trust is built between tenants and management. This trust is crucial for tenant retention, a key factor in maintaining high occupancy rates and stable revenue streams in California's dynamic real estate market.
For real estate developers and multifamily billing companies, adopting cutting-edge solutions such as Truety positions your brand as a leader in sustainability and innovation. In today's market, where tenants and stakeholders increasingly value environmental responsibility, leveraging QMC Metering Solutions' technology can enhance your property's appeal and marketability.
California's strict water conservation regulations require properties to adopt efficient water management practices. Truety not only ensures compliance with these regulations, but also demonstrates a commitment to environmental stewardship. By reducing overall water consumption, properties contribute to the state's conservation efforts, playing a part in addressing the broader challenges of water scarcity.
Investing in water submetering technology like Truety offers a substantial return on investment (ROI) by reducing water waste, lowering operational costs, and enhancing property value. For building owners and property managers, the cost savings from improved water management directly impact the bottom line, making it a financially sound decision in addition to its environmental benefits.
The landscape of water management in California is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by technological advancements, regulatory requirements, and a growing emphasis on sustainability. In this evolving environment, the role of water submetering has become increasingly important for property managers, building owners, multifamily billing companies, and real estate developers. By leveraging Truety, the wireless water metering solution from QMC Metering Solutions, stakeholders can navigate these challenges with unparalleled efficiency, transparency, and environmental responsibility.
QMC's commitment to innovation is embodied in Truety, a solution that not only meets the current demands of the California market but also anticipates future needs. The benefits of implementing Truety extend beyond immediate cost savings and operational efficiencies; they encompass enhanced tenant relationships, compliance with stringent water conservation laws, and a tangible contribution to environmental stewardship.
As California continues to face the challenges of water scarcity and environmental sustainability, the importance of efficient water management cannot be overstated. Discover how QMC Metering Solutions can empower your properties with Truety. Contact us today to learn more about our solutions and take the first step towards a sustainable and prosperous future.
In the dynamic landscape of California's multifamily apartment industry, regulations and consumer protection measures play a vital role in ensuring accurate utility billing. California Weights and Measures has implemented a regulation to address the need for precise water meter readings in cases where meters are installed in inaccessible locations. This blog post explores the benefits of Truety's water submetering system in meeting California's submetering requirements while improving quality, reducing costs, and building customer trust.
California Regulation SB-7 emphasizes the significance of consumer protection in utility billing. To address potential inaccuracies arising from inaccessible water meter installations, the regulation requires the installation of a digital water meter display in each apartment unit. Although this requirement safeguards consumers' interests, additional hardware in every unit adds significant cost to a water submeter deployment.
Truety, powered by QMC + GWF, offers a comprehensive solution tailored to meet the unique demands of the California submetering market. With its California Weights and Measures-approved centralized lobby display, the Truety system presents a viable alternative to individual unit displays, thereby streamlining the installation process and improving aesthetics while reducing expenses.
As California's multifamily apartment developers strive to comply with regulatory requirements while delivering exceptional customer experiences, Truety emerges as a reliable and efficient solution. By leveraging a centralized lobby display, wireless encoded technology, and utility-grade submeters, the Truety system enables accurate, cost-effective, and trustworthy utility billing. Embracing such innovative submetering systems empowers developers to meet California's stringent standards while enhancing their properties' operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
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Accurate measurement and efficient management of water consumption are essential for utilities, building developers, owners, and managers. In recent years, utility grade encoded water meters integrated with LoRaWAN AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) have gained popularity. This blog post will highlight the benefits of using LoRaWAN AMI with utility grade encoded water meters, emphasizing its advantages over proprietary communication systems. We will also discuss how utilizing LoRaWAN's open standard makes it a future-proof technology for sustainable water management.
Utility grade encoded water meters integrated with LoRaWAN AMI provide a reliable, cost-effective, and future-proof solution for water management. By leveraging LoRaWAN's open standard, utilities, building developers, owners, and managers can ensure interoperability, scalability, and compatibility with evolving technologies. The benefits of LoRaWAN AMI, including real-time monitoring, remote management, and data analytics, contribute to enhanced efficiency, sustainability, and improved customer service. Embracing this powerful combination is a step towards a more resilient and intelligent water management system, benefiting both present and future generations.
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Water meters play a crucial role in accurately measuring and monitoring water consumption. Traditionally, pulse output water meters have been widely used for this purpose. However, they come with their fair share of challenges. In recent years, encoded water meters have emerged as a more efficient and cost-effective solution. In this blog post, we'll explore the challenges of pulse output water meters and discuss the benefits of encoded water meters, particularly their impact on lowering the total cost of ownership for developers, owners, and property managers.
Encoded water meters offer a robust solution to the challenges associated with pulse output water meters. By utilizing digital technology, serial data transmission, and integrating with LoRaWAN AMI, these meters provide accurate and reliable consumption data, reduce the risk of tampering, and enable efficient water management. The benefits of encoded water meters, including improved leak detection and optimized resource allocation, contribute to lowering the total cost of ownership for property managers while promoting sustainability and conservation efforts. Embracing the advantages of encoded water meters is a step towards a more efficient and resilient water management system.
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