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May 16, 2025

4 min read

Why So Much Time is Spent Fixing Utility Bill Data — and What to Do About it

Scraping utility bills is a commoditized solution at this point. Whether for benchmarking or tenant bill backs, electric, water, gas, and trash bills are being converted from PDFs to a usable format by the tens of thousands.

Comly Wilson

VP of Growth, Enertiv

May 5, 2025

5 min read

Beyond Shadow Metering: Alternatives for Capturing Utility Data

There is no one-size-fits-all solution for capturing tenant-controlled utility data. The key is to understand the pros and cons of the various approaches to determine the right path (or paths) for your portfolio.

Comly Wilson

VP of Growth, Enertiv

April 25, 2025

4 min read

How to Pass the Costs of Shadow Metering — And Still Keep Tenants Happy

Shadow metering isn’t free. Rolled out across a portfolio, it can cost hundreds of thousands—or even millions—of dollars.

Comly Wilson

VP of Growth, Enertiv

April 21, 2025

4 min read

Why Tenant Approval Isn't a Hurdle for Shadow Metering

Here’s the good news: tenant permission isn’t (necessarily) a barrier to shadow metering. Here’s why.

Comly Wilson

VP of Growth, Enertiv