Definitions

1. verb

to measure or record the energy consumption of a part of a building or a system, especially for billing purposes.

“The utility company requires the landlord to submeter electricity usage in the new high-rise building.”

2. noun

a device used to measure or record the energy consumption of a part of a building or a system, especially for billing purposes.

“The submeter on our unit is malfunctioning, and we need to get it replaced.”