It is important to understand how a tenant space is to be
metered and billed for utility consumption.Triple net tenants paying directly to the utility company should be
judicial with energy consumption.Utilities paid
through CAM (Common Area Maintenance) charges, or as part of rent under a Full Service
or Modified Gross Lease should be separately metered.Either party can go to the lease to determine
who is responsible for installing a sub-meter.A sub-meter is an excellent way to be responsible both environmentally
and financially for utility consumption.A sub-meter installation is a prime opportunity for the tenant and
landlord to collaborate about energy efficiency.
