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RUBS Can Help You Find Savings... in the Trash!

Posted by Livable Content Team on Aug 1, 2024 11:44:44 AM

Most apartment communities aren’t seeing the potential savings right in their own backyard. One of the ways apartment housing providers choose to manage their utility costs is through a Ratio Utility Billing System (RUBS). RUBS is a system that allows housing providers to share costs with residents by allocating billing amounts based on unit occupancy, square footage, or a similar metric. By dividing the cost between owner and residents, housing providers can increase their net operating income and encourage saving resources.

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Maximizing Savings and Sustainability: A Comprehensive Guide to Reducing Water and Utility Costs through RUBS this Summer

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5 Ways Utility Billing Systems Streamline Operations for Housing Providers

Posted by Livable Content Team on Apr 4, 2024 4:00:00 PM

Ratio Utility Billing Systems offer Housing Providers a comprehensive solution to streamline utility consumption tracking and billing processes while maximizing their bottom line. Housing providers often face the challenge of managing utility consumption, billing and administrative tasks while ensuring accurate and timely billing for Residents. This is where Ratio Utility Billing Systems (RUBS) step in to streamline operations and alleviate the burden Housing Providers face of calculating and figuring every month. These systems leverage technology to automate processes, enhance accuracy, provide transparency and improve overall efficiency. Check out these 5 key ways Ratio Utility Billing Systems streamline operations for Housing Providers:

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Insulating water pipes is a quick and inexpensive way to lower water-heating costs. The easy upgrade reduces heat loss and allows you to lower your buildings’ water temperature setting by two to four degrees. Plus, since water doesn’t take as long to heat up, less of this precious resource is wasted waiting for faucets and showers to get to the appropriate temperature.

On smaller buildings, this is a definite DIY job that should take less than a day to complete. Check out the U.S. Department of Energy’s website for a comprehensive shopping list and step-by-step instructions.