How does submetering actually work?

[emoncustomer]

How do I actually submeter my building?

[Suzy Abbott]

Submetering can be as simple or as complex as your application requires. You can install one meter, add meters later and also upgrade to a complete metering system. A basic submetering project includes:

1. Outlining loads/tenants to be monitored.
2. Contacting a local electrical contractor to order and install your
submeters on the loads specified.
3. Reading meters and allocating costs to tenants, departments,
equipment, common areas or other loads.
4. For a more advanced system you can interface with AMR
(Automatic Metering Software) for automated bill generation as
well as creating energy usage charts and graphs to support
energy conservation/load management efforts.