separate metering
[/ˈsɛpərət ˈmiːtərɪŋ/]
noun
medição separada
1. A system or process of measuring and recording utility consumption (electricity, water, gas) independently for different units, areas, or tenants
The building manager implemented separate metering for each apartment to ensure accurate billing.
O gerente do prédio implementou medição separada para cada apartamento para garantir uma cobrança precisa.
2. The installation of individual meters for distinct sections of a property or building
Separate metering allows tenants to pay only for the utilities they actually consume.
A medição separada permite que os inquilinos paguem apenas pelos serviços que realmente consumem.
In Brazil, separate metering is increasingly common in condominiums and multi-unit residential buildings as a way to promote fairness in utility billing and encourage energy conservation. It is often required by law in new constructions and represents a shift toward individual accountability for consumption.
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