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Chicago RUBS & Submetering Services

Customer satisfaction for over 33 years 

Founded in 1983, Guardian provides a full-suite of utility cost recovery services including submeter system-design, submeter installation services, submeter data acquisition, utility billing, collections and utility management - all backed by a 33 year commitment to superior customer service. We work directly with our customers to increase net operating income, improve property valuation and promote water and energy conservation.

Guardian offers submetering solutions for owners and managers of apartments, condominiums, offices, retail stores, manufactured housing, marinas and other multi-unit buildings. Our first priority is to efficiently recover utility costs through the application of submetering measurement technologies. Guardian technologies are supported by an in-house staff of programmers and web application engineers.   We work directly with our customers to increase net operating income, improve property valuation and promote water and energy conservation. 

Illinois Submetering Legal Environment

Water Submetering: Allowed 

Gas Submetering: Allowed

Electric Submetering: Allowed

Ratio Utility Billing (RUBS): Allowed

Notes: Property owner cannot provide water service at a profit. Guardian provides free regulatory support to keep your new submetering program in compliance with all local rules and regulation. Contact us today for the most recent water, gas and electric submetering and utility billing regulations in Illinois.

Local Utility Providers

Chicago Water Dept.

4925 S Western Blvd

Chicago, IL 60609
(312) 747-0508

ComEd

3500 N California Ave

Chicago, IL 60618

(800) 334-7661

Local Apartment Associations

Chicagoland Apt Assc

557 W Randolph St #2

Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 207-1890

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