How To: Set up Utility Metering

Summary:

This guide walks you through the setup process for Utility Metering in Campspot. It covers essential tasks such as configuring taxes, utility fees, and activating site meters.

Step 1: Go to Utility Metering

1. In the primary navigation, select Utility Metering.

Step 2: Add a Utility Tax (skip if not applicable)

1. Click Utility Taxes in the secondary navigation.
2. Click Add Utility Tax.

Step 3: Add a Utility Fee (skip if not applicable)

1. Click Utility Fees in the secondary navigation.
2. Click Add Utility Fee.
3. Enter a name in the Utility Fee Name field.
4. Enter a value in the Fee Rate field and select the value type (%/$).
5. Select a Financial Account from the list.
6. If Utility Taxes apply to the fee, check the applicable box.
7. Click the Add Fee button.

Step 4: Add a Utility Type

1. Click Add Utility Type.
2. Enter a name in the Utility Name field.
3. Enter a name in the Unit of Measurement field.
4. Enter a dollar and cents amount in the Default Rate (per unit) field.
5. Select a Financial Account from the list.
6. If Utility Fees or Utility Taxes apply to the rate, check the applicable boxes.
7. Click the Add Utility button.

Step 5: Activate a Site Meter

1. Click on the Utility Meters tab
2. Click on a site in the site meter list.
3. Click Edit Meter Setup
4. Check Active
5. Enter the rollover value of the physical meter on the site.

Rollover Value

A rollover value is the maximum reading value a utility meter can reach before rolling over to zero.

To determine this value, count the number of digits on the reading dial of the utility meter and enter the number of digits as 9’s in the Rollover Value field.

If the meter is digital, enter a value the meter will never reach in its lifetime.

Next Steps: Enter the First Meter Reading