Sub-meters for rental units - electricity and natural gas

Description

Some landlords are changing the way they charge tenants for natural gas and electricity. Landlords are using a new tool that measures the energy used by each rental unit. This tool is called a sub-meter. This tipsheet includes information about sub-meters and how they may impact tenants. It also answers questions about tenants’ rights and responsibilities.

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September 1, 2023

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Sub-meters for rental units - electricity and natural gas [September 2023]

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Title and publication information

Type

Fact Sheet

Alternative Title

Sub-meters for rental units electricity and natural gas

Frequency

Irregular

Publisher / Creator Information

Creator

Service Alberta Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction

Publisher

Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction

Place of Publication

Edmonton

Subject Information

Topic

Housing and Utilities

Resource Dates

Date Created

2010-04-01

Date Added

2016-07-12T16:01:12.139860

Date Modified

2023-09-01

Date Issued

2010-04-01

Audience information

Consumers General Public

Language

English (Canadian)

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Licence

Open Government Licence - Alberta

Contact

Contact Name

Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction

Contact Email

Service.alberta@gov.ab.ca

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