Utility meters collect your site’s utility data and overall performance for your energy, water, and waste data over time. By adding information to each utility meter, you can provide key information that gives you a more holistic picture of your utility data.
Meter details other than the utility data itself enable you to track meter activation dates (start and end dates), meter name, meter type, meter currency and units, whether it’s paid by the landlord or tenant, and which area (space) the meter is serving.
Please see below on how to edit and view your meter activation dates.
How to Track Meter Activation Dates:
Meter activation dates (commonly known as start/end dates) show the date the meter first became active and the date that the meter became inactive, if applicable. You likely have meters that are still active, in which case is also indicated in the meter details on your site, along with its activation date.
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- After you login to Measurabl, navigate to the 'Sites' tab. Type & select the desired property.
- Go to the ‘Utilities’ tab.
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Click into the meter you want to edit or view.
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If your meter is active, there will be a green toggle set to 'YES'.
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Under ‘Activation Date’, the date of activation will appear. If you want to change the activation date, uncheck the checkbox ('Use the first meter reading as the activation date'), and you can change the meter activation date > Save.
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NOTE:The first meter reading will automatically be set as the meter activation date.
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NOTE:The first meter reading will automatically be set as the meter activation date.
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To set the meter as inactive, select the toggle to 'NO'. This will prompt you to add a Deactivation Date > Save.
FAQs:
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Can I edit meter activation dates for Connect meters?
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No, you cannot edit meter activation dates for Connect meters - these are automated. You can reach out to our Support Team if you believe your Connect meter dates need to be adjusted.
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No, you cannot edit meter activation dates for Connect meters - these are automated. You can reach out to our Support Team if you believe your Connect meter dates need to be adjusted.
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Can I edit meter activation dates for ENERGY STAR sourced meters?
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Yes. You can edit meter activation dates or meter activation status on ENERGY STAR meters as long as it’s shared with Measurabl with Full Access. Access this guide for more information on sharing meters with ENERGY STAR.
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Yes. You can edit meter activation dates or meter activation status on ENERGY STAR meters as long as it’s shared with Measurabl with Full Access. Access this guide for more information on sharing meters with ENERGY STAR.
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Are there any restrictions on changing the meter activation date?
- You may not add an activation date that is after the date of the meter’s first meter reading. It must be before that.
- You may not add an activation date that is after the date of the meter’s first meter reading. It must be before that.
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How does the meter activation data affect my portfolio?
- Activation dates allow Measurabl to detect whether an absence of data is a gap that requires resolution or is simply outside of the active periods for that meter.
- Activation dates allow Measurabl to detect whether an absence of data is a gap that requires resolution or is simply outside of the active periods for that meter.
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How does Measurabl handle meter activation data?
- We store this information to determine data gaps for your meters.
- The activation date is the date that the meter was “turned on” and when the meter reading data should start flowing at the site.
- Deactivation date is the date that the meter was “turned off” and when there should be no more meter readings at the site.
- We do not allow entering or syncing of meter data outside of that meter’s activation period.
- We offer an option to set the activation date of a meter based on the date of the meter’s earliest reading so that you do not have to manually enter the activation date.