Utility costs are rising, consumption habits vary, and guests or tenants are frequently surprised by the bill. When that happens, managers are forced into difficult conversations about usage and fairness.

When it comes to utility metering, the stakes are high. If you are billing consumers or trying to recover costs in a regulated environment, using the wrong metering solution can lead to legal exposure, financial loss, and operational frustration. A meter that is inaccurate, non-compliant, or poorly supported is not just a minor inconvenience—it is a risk.

If you operate an RV park in Texas and use smart sub-metering, you may be sitting on a major cost-saving opportunity.

According to Texas law (Administrative Code § 3.295), electricity used by long-term tenants — those staying over 30 consecutive days — is exempt from sales tax if they consume over 50% of the electricity measured through a single utility account. This is known as the predominant use exemption.