Mankato
Utility Submetering and Billing
Mankato Utility Submetering and Billing
for Water, Electric and Gas
Oates Energy delivers flexible Mankato utility submetering and billing solutions for multifamily communities, condominium associations, mobile home parks, and commercial properties. Property managers and owners can choose from a wide range of utility submetering and billing services to create a fully customized solution that includes only what they need. This approach ensures efficiency, accuracy, and better control over utility cost recovery.
Among our most popular Mankato utility submetering and billing services is our dedicated resident billing customer care team, which handles questions and concerns directly. We also offer Ratio Utility Billing System (RUBS) options for properties without submeters, along with billing for additional monthly charges such as cable, internet, garage fees, and pet fees. Learn more below about how our utility submetering and billing solutions support both residential communities and commercial properties.
Mankato Utility Submetering & Billing
for Multifamily Communities
Multifamily communities make up the largest portion of our client base, largely because of our flexible approach to utility submetering and billing. We customize both the services we provide and how they are delivered to match the specific needs and preferences of each property. Our entire business model is built around giving clients the ability to choose only the services they want, without being forced into bundled packages that include unnecessary features. This ensures every Mankato utility submetering and billing solution is efficient, practical, and cost-effective.
If you are exploring options for Mankato utility submetering and billing, contact us to discuss a fully customized solution for your community. We will design a solution tailored to your property’s requirements and that will allow you to recover more of your community’s utility costs while maintaining flexibility and control.
Mankato Utility Submetering & Billing
for Condominium Communities
It can be difficult for condominium communities to find the right partner for Mankato utility submetering and billing, as many providers focus on large corporate portfolios and offer rigid service packages. These one-size-fits-all models often fail to meet the unique needs of homeowners associations, leaving communities without the flexibility required for effective utility management.
At Oates Energy, we take a different approach to Mankato utility submetering and billing. We keep things simple by allowing each condominium community to select only the services they truly need from our full range of options. From there, we customize how those services are delivered to match your specific preferences and operational requirements. The result is a fully tailored utility submetering and billing solution designed to encourage conservation, provide more control to residents and help reduce your community’s utility costs.
Mankato Utility Submetering & Billing
for Mobile Home Parks
Mobile home parks frequently choose Oates Energy when comparing Mankato utility submetering and billing providers because of our ability to handle complex and evolving property setups. Many parks have developed over time and may include a mix of metered and non-metered homes, creating unique billing challenges. Our utility submetering and billing solutions are designed to adapt to these varied conditions, making us a strong fit for mobile home communities, even parks with as few as 50 residences.
We can design and install new submetering systems or upgrade existing systems as part of a customized Mankato utility submetering and billing program. For properties with direct-read meters, we offer reliable meter reading services, and for homes without submeters, we can implement a RUBS (Ratio Utility Billing System) solution. Whether you need full submetering, billing-only services, or a combination of both, we tailor every aspect of your utility submetering and billing solution to your park’s needs and your preferences. Contact us to discuss a customized approach for your community.
Utility Submetering & Billing
for Commercial Properties
Commercial properties, from retail centers and office complexes to large shopping malls and industrial parks regularly choose Oates Energy for their utility submetering and billing needs because we understand how widely tenant utility usage can vary. A single property may include high-usage tenants alongside low-usage businesses, making accurate submetering essential for fair and efficient cost recovery. Our Mankato utility submetering and billing solutions are designed to handle these differences with precision.
We develop fully customized utility submetering and billing solutions tailored to the unique requirements of each property and the preferences of its management team. Every service can be adjusted to ensure accurate billing, improved cost recovery, and smoother day-to-day operations. Contact us to learn how our customized Mankato utility submetering and billing solutions can support your commercial property.
Submetering Installation
for New Construction
With utilities often representing one of the largest monthly expenses for multifamily communities and commercial properties, utility submetering has become a standard feature in most new construction projects. Including submetering systems in project plans allows for more accurate tracking and fair allocation of utility costs, helping property owners manage expenses more effectively.
As a national provider, Oates Energy partners with general contractors across the country to install water, electric, and gas utility submetering systems. Our team is known for strong jobsite safety practices and precise installations that meet inspection requirements. If your upcoming project includes utility submetering, we would be happy to provide a detailed and competitive bid tailored to your plans.
Utility Submetering Laws and Regulations in Minnesota
*A public utility and the Public Service Commission cannot limit the availability of submetering to a building occupant when the building is served by a public utility’s master meter which measures the total electric energy delivered to the building (Minn. Stat. §216B.022).
*Information courtesy of:
The National Conference of State Legislatures
WestlawNext, 2016.







