Create meter comparison sets to validate utility bills against interval meter readings in EnerG
Meter comparisons align utility bill data with interval meter readings so you can validate billed usage in EnerG. Use this workflow when you suspect billing errors or when interval hardware may be out of calibration.Results appear on the Building Energy dashboardComparison report when a set is configured. Resolve low on utility meters before you trust a comparison. See Fix completeness gaps.
You run comparisons to check whether a provider is over- or under-billing relative to interval data.You also use them to decide whether an interval meter needs calibration or replacement when deviation stays high across periods.
On Meter Comparison Sets, click + Create Comparison. The Create Meter Comparison Set panel opens.
Create Meter Comparison Set panel
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Set service category and name
Choose Service Category tags for every commodity in the analysis, such as Electric, Natural Gas, Lighting, and Steam. Enter a Name that describes the pair, such as Utility Meter to Shadow Meter.
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Set threshold
Enter Threshold as the percent deviation limit. Charts and alerts highlight periods when billed use diverges from interval data beyond this value.
Start with a strict threshold, such as 2%, then relax only after you trust both data streams.
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Select utility meters
Under Utility Meters, check each billing meter to use as the base. Site meters such as 8365020 03 typically carry utility bill data.
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Select interval meters and points
Under Interval Meters, check each interval feed and choose the point type dropdown for that meter. Match the point to the quantity you compare against bills.
Click Save. The new set appears in the list and feeds the building Comparison report when configured.
The Threshold marks when deviation is too large for your operational standard.Charts highlight periods that breach the threshold so you focus field checks and vendor questions on those ranges.
A threshold that is too loose hides real drift. A threshold that is too tight creates noise when minor timing differences exist between bill periods and interval reads.
