A Deep Dive into Multi-Utility Billing
Simplify your property management with a single platform for all utilities. This page details the Multi-Utility Billing feature, a key part of our Metering & Cost Recovery solution. Consolidate the measurement, management, and invoicing for electricity, water, and gas into one unified system.
The Purpose of Multi-Utility Billing
Multi-Utility Billing is the capability of the Augos platform to handle all utility charges for a property within one system. Instead of using separate software or spreadsheets for electricity, water, and gas, this feature provides a 'single source of truth' for all utility measurement, tariff application, and billing. For property managers, it represents a massive leap forward in administrative efficiency and data accuracy.
Massively Simplify Administration
The primary benefit is the reduction of administrative overhead. By unifying all utility data, you eliminate the need to juggle multiple systems, reconcile different data formats, and manually combine charges onto a single tenant invoice. Everything is managed in one place, automatically.
Improve Tenant Experience & Reduce Disputes
From the tenant's perspective, receiving multiple, confusing bills for different utilities is a common source of frustration. Our platform allows you to generate a single, transparent, and easy-to-understand utility bill that clearly itemizes all charges, reducing confusion and building tenant trust.
Localized E-E-A-T Fact
In South Africa, the latest guidelines from local water boards emphasize the importance of accurate sub-metering for water conservation. Using a unified platform like Augos not only streamlines billing but also provides the granular data needed to comply with these water stewardship mandates and identify leaks early.
How Our Multi-Utility System Works
Our platform is designed from the ground up to handle any utility with precision.
Install a Unified Metering Network
We deploy smart meters and sensors for all your utilities—electricity (grid, solar, generator), cold water, hot water, and gas—all reporting back to the same central platform.
Configure All Tariffs in One Place
Our powerful tariff engine is configured with the specific NERSA-compliant rates for electricity, as well as the unique tariffs for your local water and gas suppliers.
Automate Consolidated Billing
The platform automatically calculates the charges for each utility consumed by each tenant and consolidates them onto a single, professional invoice.
Generate Unified Financial Reports
View the financial performance (P&L) of your entire utility operation—across all utilities—in our integrated portfolio and site-level reports.
Utilities We Support
Electricity
Grid, solar, and generator
Cold Water
Municipal and borehole
Hot Water
Centralized systems
Gas
Piped and bottled
Frequently Asked Questions About Multi-Utility Billing
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