In today’s competitive campground industry, site-level submetering has emerged as a crucial strategy for optimizing operations, managing risks, and boosting profitability. Submetering provides campground owners and operators with detailed insights into energy usage at individual campsites, enabling precise billing, improved resource management, and greater operational efficiency. Despite these advantages, traditional submetering solutions often present significant barriers, including costly and complex installations and burdensome ongoing fees. These challenges have left many campgrounds unable to achieve a reasonable return on investment (ROI). However, innovative solutions like Vutility are changing the game.
Traditional submetering systems frequently require extensive infrastructure upgrades, such as replacing existing pedestals to accommodate new dome meters. Moreover, many providers charge monthly fees for proprietary billing software or integrations with property management systems (PMS), further eroding potential ROI. For many existing campgrounds and RV parks, these high upfront costs and recurring fees can make site-level submetering seem unattainable. But Vutility’s unique approach to submetering is proving that these obstacles can be overcome.
A leading campground ownership group operating dozens of parks across over 15 states serves as a compelling case study. Following years of skepticism regarding the feasibility of submetering with other providers, the group conducted a pilot program at a few locations using Vutility’s solution. Unlike traditional systems, Vutility’s devices offered a painless deployment model, integrating seamlessly with existing pedestals and eliminating the need for costly replacements. Additionally, Vutility provides better-than-ANSI accuracy, with all devices tested and guaranteed to exceed 99.5% accuracy, ensuring precise energy usage tracking without compromising on quality.
Beyond accuracy and simplicity, Vutility delivers significant cost advantages. The solution integrates with any PMS at no additional cost and includes a standalone billing application, eliminating recurring fees that often burden campground operators. Impressed by the results of the pilot program, the ownership group swiftly expanded Vutility’s implementation across its remaining parks, retrofitting thousands of sites. Today, Vutility’s submetering system is a standard feature in every new campground the group builds or acquires.
The results speak for themselves. By adopting Vutility’s submetering solution, the group has transformed its operations, reduced operational risks, and significantly increased profitability. This success story underscores how Vutility’s innovative approach makes site-level submetering accessible and beneficial for campgrounds of all sizes. With Vutility, the barriers to submetering—complex installations, high costs, and recurring fees—are a thing of the past.
Campgrounds across the country now have a proven pathway to incorporate highly accurate submetering into their operations. By partnering with Vutility, operators can optimize their business models and achieve new levels of efficiency and profitability.
To learn more, contact sales@vutility.com or visit vutility.com/campgrounds.
