

When Meter Nerds took over utility management at Santa Rosa, our initial site audit revealed that none of the 13 municipal meters were readable. To resolve this, our team established daily monitoring and utility accounts for the entire property, ensuring accurate tracking from day one. With real-time oversight, we quickly identified potential issues and verified that all billing was correct. Drop by drop, Santa Rosa gained transparency, leak protection, and confidence in their water management.

At Harbor Grand, Meter Nerds uncovered eight leaks totaling nearly $156,000 in annual water loss. The largest leak was discovered in the rooftop cooling towers, draining water where no one could see. Our team even tracked down 20-year-old building plans to map and verify every water line on the property. During our Nerd Audit, we also identified that the master utility bills had been estimated for an entire year, leading to significant billing inaccuracies. Our detailed investigation helped Harbor Grand identify substantial savings and inefficiencies.


When Meter Nerds took over, half of the units were offline and had been estimated for six months. Before our first resident bill cycle, we salvaged existing equipment and brought the entire community back online, ensuring accurate readings and proper monitoring from day one. With the system fully restored, the property gained clarity and control over its water usage, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and peace of mind.

At AVIA, Meter Nerds discovered three major leaks that had been driving up water costs, ultimately lowering the property’s monthly bill by $54,000. We then secured a $180,000 leak credit from the utility provider and installed our proactive leak detection hardware. Three hidden leaks — $234,000 recovered. Our Nerds found them before another drop was wasted.


At Easterwood, Meter Nerds uncovered multiple hidden issues impacting utility costs. Our hourly water consumption data revealed painters leaving water running in make-ready units. Additionally, our meter’s temperature sensor identified an overheated HVAC closet caused by torn ductwork that had been driving up a resident’s electric bill. Hidden problems — found and resolved before they drained more resources or dollars.

During a site audit at Mirabelle, Meter Nerds dug in and discovered that the utility had improperly recorded meter readings during a recent meter changeout, resulting in an overbilling of 765,000 gallons! One massive error, tiny detail – Our Nerds were on it!
