Submeter
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Submeter is a noun meaning (transitive) To install a submeter for.
Meaning
(transitive) To install a submeter for.
More Meanings
- (transitive, intransitive) To charge for electricity usage measured by a submeter.
- On a scale based on units smaller than meters.
- A utility meter, especially for electricity, that allows for the monitoring of usage on a portion of a distribution network, especially not owned by a utility, past a main meter.
Example Sentences
“The submetering program is intended to help conserve energy, which is something that we remain committed to,” he said.
Proponents say residential submeters encourage tenants to reduce their energy consumption by making households that never had to worry about electricity costs take financial responsibility for the power they use.
Word Forms
- submeters
- submetering
- submetered
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include metering, meter, amperemetre, covermeter, amperometer, amperemeter.
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