Option 1:
- Pay to owner / manager option
- All electricity collections are paid directly to the owner/ manager’s bank account monthly accompanied by a full statement of electricity purchases
Option 2:
- Managed account option.
- Your one stop solution.
- The utility bill is fully managed by The Meter Shack.
- The account is optimized for the lowest possible tariff rate.
- We take full responsibility for the electricity part of the account and the management thereof.
- All electricity collections are paid directly to the supply authority ensuring there are no shortfalls or over estimations.
- All billing disputes and council liaison is handled in house by our Tariff and Account Specialists to insure correct billing.
Advantages of the system
- It is the ultimate utility management tool for Property Managers, Bodies Corporate, Estate Agents, Managing Agents, Residential Estates, Home Owners’ Associations, Property Developers, Electrical Contractors, and Private Property Owners.
- No more non-payment or late payment of electricity bills, the electricity is paid for in advance.
- No more billing disputes, electricity is purchased before consuming it, the occupant can very accurately monitor his/her electricity consumption.
- The average South African household saves up to 30% on electricity costs when converting to prepaid.
- Ensures that each resident is accountable for his or her own electricity costs.
- Prepaid electricity entirely eliminates any non-payment issues, which could impact on essential complex funds.
- No more meter reading costs.
- No more incorrect readings, estimates or faulty meter issues.
- Reduced administration-Detailed monthly report generated for each unit.
- No more admin fees to generate electricity bills.
- No need to subsidize non-paying owners/tenants.
- No more collection costs for electricity bills not paid.
- All our prepaid metering devices carry a lifetime guarantee.
- It can be used as a very effective bargaining tool for problem tenants not paying levies, rent etc. Problem tenants can be barred from purchasing electricity until demands are met.
- We have a highly advanced tamper report system, you will know immediately if meters are tampered with.
- In the event that someone tries to tamper with one of our meters the meter will simply switch off electrical supply to the property.
- Our support staff is available 24 Hours 7 Days a week.
- Our pre-paid meters are installed in your complex/estate by one of our qualified technicians.
- Our pre-paid meters are compatible with all electrical installations and can be retro fitted to any complex, estate, apartment block or any individual property.
- After installation the occupants can purchase electricity tokens to recharge the prepaid meters.
- All the revenue is refunded to either the Owner/Manager/Body Corporate or the Utility on a monthly basis.