DG Billing in High-Rise Buildings - The Complete Guide

Ask any facility manager what causes the most complaints and DG billing will be near the top. The dispute is almost always the same: residents don't believe they consumed as much DG power as they were billed for. In most societies, they are right to be skeptical - DG billing is an estimate, not a measurement.

How DG Billing Works Today

The typical approach: track DG run-hours on a physical hour-meter, calculate total kWh using run-hours � load factor � alternator rating, and divide among residents by floor area or grid consumption ratio. Every step introduces error.

The Definitive Solution: Dual-Source Metering

A dual-source meter has two input channels: one for grid, one for DG. Each accumulates consumption independently with separate tariff application. Individual DG consumption is measured, not estimated. Disputes disappear because the data is irrefutable.

PES developed India's first dual-source meter for exactly this problem. The PES-12 and PES-20 both feature dual-source metering as standard. Contact Sales for a site assessment.