Shafiq Hirani CCIMReal Estate Advisor, REMAX Distinctive · Real Estate Advisor at RE/MAX Distinctive Commercial | Washington, DC | Your Guide To Profitable Real Estate Ventures

Slash Utility Bills: Fix Spikes & Recover Costs! #shorts

11 Jun 2026 · 0 min

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In this concise YouTube short, the speaker outlines a two‑pronged approach for building owners and property managers to control utility expenses. On the reduction side, they advise pulling the last twelve months of utility bills, spotting any spikes that persist without reversal—signs that usually point to a physical issue needing repair. On the recovery side, they explain that for master‑metered properties, owners may be able to recoup utility costs through a RUBS (Ratio Utility Billing System) program or by installing sub‑metering, provided state regulations permit it. The speaker emphasizes that many owners qualify for these recovery mechanisms but have never implemented them.

There are 2 sides to the utility lever: reduction and recovery. On the reduction side, pull the last 12 months of utility bills and look for spikes. A spike that does not reverse is almost always a physical problem. On the recovery side, if your building is master metered and your state allows it, you may be able to recover utility costs through an RUBS program or sub-metering. Many owners are entitled to this and have never set it up.