Electricity Submeters & Utility Billing

Question 1

How does PG Master calculate electricity submeter bills for shared rooms?

Accepted Answer

Wardens enter the current digital submeter reading into the mobile app. PG Master automatically subtracts the previous reading, multiplies total units by your configured commercial tariff rate, and splits the amount accurately across active roommates.

Question 2

Can I set custom per-unit electricity charges matching state commercial slabs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can configure custom per-unit utility rates (e.g., ₹12/unit or ₹14/unit) per property branch matching exact state boards like BESCOM, TSSPDCL, or MSEDCL.

Question 3

What happens when one roommate checks out mid-month from an AC room?

Accepted Answer

PG Master calculates pro-rata utility consumption. The departing roommate pays their exact daily unit share up to their checkout date, preventing unfair cost burden on remaining roommates.

Question 4

Does the calculated utility charge automatically attach to the monthly rent invoice?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the calculated room electricity share is automatically appended as an itemized line item directly onto the resident's next WhatsApp UPI payment link.

Question 5

Can wardens attach photo proofs of submeter readings when entering units?

Accepted Answer

Yes, wardens can snap a photo of the physical digital submeter screen when logging monthly readings, providing immutable visual proof to residents if disputes arise.

Question 6

Does the software support fixed monthly utility charges instead of submeters?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for non-AC rooms or properties without individual submeters, owners can configure fixed monthly utility or maintenance charges that add to rent automatically.

Question 7

Can I track property-wide utility consumption trends over multiple summer months?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our utility analytics dashboard outputs comparative energy graphs across all buildings, identifying AC wastage and forecasting seasonal power bills accurately.

Question 8

How does automated submeter calculation eliminate roommate arguments?

Accepted Answer

By removing subjective manual arithmetic and providing itemized digital breakdowns based on actual occupancy days, roommate utility disputes drop by over 95%.

Question 9

Can I configure separate charges for water, generator backup, or Wi-Fi?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can add custom recurring utility charges like fixed generator backup fees or monthly water charges to resident invoices effortlessly.

Question 10

What happens if a warden enters an incorrect submeter reading by mistake?

Accepted Answer

Authorized property owners or senior managers can edit or correct submeter reading entries with full audit logging before invoices are dispatched.

Question 11

Does the system alert wardens if a room shows abnormal electricity consumption?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our smart billing engine flags abnormal consumption spikes (e.g., 300% above average), allowing wardens to inspect rooms for faulty AC compressors or electrical leaks.

Question 12

Can I bill electricity charges on a separate date from monthly rent?

Accepted Answer

Yes, while combining rent and utilities into one UPI invoice is recommended, owners can configure standalone utility billing schedules if desired.

Question 13

How does PG Master handle prepaid or token-based electricity meters?

Accepted Answer

For properties utilizing prepaid room meters, PG Master tracks token recharges and records utility advances against individual room profiles.

Question 14

Can residents view past month submeter readings and unit consumption on their app?

Accepted Answer

Yes, residents can check historical submeter readings, total units consumed, and exact roommate split formulas right inside their Tenant App anytime.

Question 15

Does the system support tiered state tariff structures (e.g., higher rates above 100 units)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, advanced utility settings support multi-tiered state tariff calculations where unit rates scale based on total monthly consumption thresholds.

Question 16

Can I deduct unpaid electricity bills directly from security deposits during move-out?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our automated move-out settlement calculator automatically subtracts pending electricity submeter dues from the advance security deposit refund.

Question 17

How fast can a warden input submeter readings for a 50-room property?

Accepted Answer

Using our rapid mobile reading entry interface, wardens can input digital submeter readings for 50 rooms in less than 8 minutes.

Question 18

Can I track solar water heater or common area electricity expenses separately?

Accepted Answer

Yes, common area utility bills and solar heating expenses can be logged inside the branch expense module for complete P&L tracking.

Question 19

Why do manual spreadsheets fail when splitting submeter bills across 4-sharing rooms?

Accepted Answer

Manual formulas cannot track precise mid-month roommate check-ins or check-outs across 4 sharing beds, resulting in calculation errors and lost revenue.

Question 20

Does automated submeter billing help reduce overall property power consumption?

Accepted Answer

Yes, property operators report a 35% drop in total energy wastage once residents realize their exact room consumption is tracked and billed accurately.

Question 21

Can I export monthly submeter readings and billing summaries to Excel?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all room meter readings, consumption units, and billing splits export cleanly to Excel or CSV formats for accounting reviews.

Question 22

Can wardens check previous month meter readings right on the mobile entry screen?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when entering current readings, the app displays the exact previous month figure and date to ensure consecutive meter sequence accuracy.

Question 23

How does the system handle meter replacement or reading resets?

Accepted Answer

If a faulty submeter is replaced, wardens log the final reading of the old meter and starting reading of the new meter cleanly without disrupting billing.

Question 24

Can property owners audit warden submeter entries remotely?

Accepted Answer

Yes, property owners can review all recorded submeter readings and attached meter screen photos from the Owner App anywhere in the world.

Question 25

Is electricity submeter splitting legal for commercial paying guest accommodations?

Accepted Answer

Yes, dividing actual commercial submeter consumption among shared accommodation residents is standard and legally recognized across Indian municipal jurisdictions.

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