This case study explores how a Wild Energy campground customer leveraged smart metering technology to implement a short stay utility metering charge-back strategy, transforming an often-overlooked cost into a significant revenue stream. By integrating smart metering into their rate management system, the campground optimized their billing processes, recaptured utility costs from transient guests, and established a new profit center to offset the administrative and infrastructure burdens associated with energy usage.

This case study highlights the significant impact of Wild Energy's smart metering system on a prominent RV park and campground, leading to a 25% reduction in energy costs, enhanced operational efficiency, and the ability to accurately bill short-term guests for their energy usage. This comprehensive transformation showcases the value of smart metering in improving both operational management and guest satisfaction.

In the pursuit of cost savings, many businesses are tempted by low-cost metering solutions, such as options like clamp-on Current Transformer (CT) meters that are available from metering companies and on retail platforms like Amazon. While these alternatives may seem like good financial decisions at first glance when compared to commercial meters, they often carry hidden pitfalls that can lead to significant long-term costs, operational headaches, and compliance risks.

Investing in automated smart metering technology provides one of the best returns on investment (ROI) for any size campground or RV resort. It’s not just about upgrading to the latest technology—it’s about making a smart financial decision that pays off in multiple ways.

In this video, we showcase how a bustling Florida campground successfully upgraded 250 electric meters in just two days during peak snowbird season!

We'll take you through the process of replacing old analog meters with advanced smart meters from Wild Energy. Watch as the park maintenance staff swiftly and safely upgrade each meter, minimizing disruptions and enhancing operational efficiency instantly.

With technology now existing to automate meter reading parks can charge every guest for exactly what they used. At Wild Energy we like to refer to this as Fair for All instead of being free and unregulated. With that in mind I wanted to hear from campers about what they thought about billing for electricity.

In years past, we’ll admit that we often recommended disconnecting meters to customers. After all, it seemed a great option.  When the site was vacant, you could turn off the power.  Mr. Johnson in the site next door couldn’t run his extension cord over to the empty site. However, after talking to customers and through real world data analysis, the team at Wild Energy has come to the realization that disconnecting meters may not be the right solution in 99% of cases. 

Owning an RV park is a dream come true for many, but as an RV park owner, one of the most significant challenges you face is margin compression. This occurs when increasing energy costs eat into your profits. Energy is the lifeblood of your park, providing a comfortable and functional environment for your guests. However, with the relentless rise in energy rates, coupled with the electrification of vehicles, including Electric RVs (ERVs), you allocate more of your budget to cover these expenses, leaving less room for profit.

For campgrounds, electric metering is particularly important. Campgrounds have tens to hundreds of campsites, each with its own electrical hookup. Without electric metering, it would be impossible to accurately measure the amount of electricity used by each campsite, making it difficult to bill consumers appropriately.