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The Master-Metered Cost Challenge

As a property owner or manager of a master-metered apartment community, you face a unique financial burden: absorbing 100% of your property’s electricity costs while having limited control over tenant usage patterns.

This arrangement creates significant pressure on your operating budget, especially as energy costs continue to rise nationwide. Every kilowatt-hour directly impacts your Net Operating Income and property valuation.

Owner-Absorbed Costs

You bear the full financial responsibility for all electricity usage throughout your property, from individual units to common areas.

Rising Energy Prices

Market volatility and increasing utility rates create unpredictable budget pressures and can erode your property’s profitability.

Limited Usage Control

Despite paying the bills, you have minimal influence over how tenants consume electricity within their units.

Where Your Energy Dollars Are Going

Without strategic energy management, these areas create unnecessary financial strain on your property’s operating budget, potentially reducing overall property value and investment returns.

HVAC Systems

Central heating and cooling systems for common areas and tenant spaces consume a substantial portion of your building’s energy budget, especially during seasonal peaks.

Common Areas

Hallway lighting, elevators, and lobby areas require constant power, creating a 24/7 energy draw that quickly adds up, particularly in larger communities.

Amenities

Laundry facilities, fitness centers, swimming pools, and community rooms drive significant energy usage, with costs entirely borne by property ownership.

WinTiva’s Strategic Approach to Lowering Your Energy Costs

WinTiva offers multiple procurement approaches tailored to your property’s financial goals and risk tolerance:

  • Fixed-Rate Contracts: Lock in predictable energy costs for 12-36 months, protecting your budget from market volatility and seasonal price spikes.
  • Index-Based Pricing: Take advantage of market downturns while maintaining the flexibility to adjust your strategy as conditions change.
  • Hybrid Solutions: Combine fixed and variable approaches to balance stability with opportunity for savings during favorable market conditions.

WinTiva’s Strategic Approach to Lowering Your Energy Costs

Our comprehensive, multi-faceted approach helps apartment owners and managers take control of their energy expenses.

WinTiva clients typically achieve 15-25% reductions in annual energy costs while gaining budget predictability that improves financial planning and property valuation.

Competitive Contract Negotiation

We leverage our industry relationships and market expertise to secure supply contracts at rates substantially lower than standard utility offerings.

Usage Pattern Analysis

Our team identifies peak demand periods and recommends operational adjustments to minimize costly demand charges and optimize your rate classification.

Customized Procurement Strategy

We develop tailored purchasing approaches—fixed rate, index-based, or hybrid models—aligned with your financial goals and risk tolerance.

Ready to Reduce Energy Costs for Your Properties?

WinTiva specializes in helping apartment owners and property managers take control of their master-metered energy expenses. Our tailored approach considers your specific property configuration, occupancy patterns, and financial objectives.

Our complimentary building review provides a comprehensive assessment of your current energy situation and identifies specific opportunities for cost reduction—with no obligation.

Schedule your free building review

We work with properties of all sizes

From 50-unit communities to multi-property portfolios with thousands of units across multiple markets.