Stop Paying Your
Guests' Electric Bills

In most U.S. states, yes — campground owners can charge guests for actual electricity consumption at a rate at or below the retail utility rate. Some states have specific sub-metering statutes that govern disclosure requirements and billing formats. CCG helps clients navigate state-specific regulations as part of the deployment strategy, and Vutility's revenue-grade accuracy ensures your metering data meets legal standards.

No. That's one of Vutility's core advantages. HotDrop sensors clip directly onto the current-carrying conductors inside your existing pedestals — whether they're brand new or 20 years old. No pedestal replacement, no rewiring, no trenching, and no electrician required for installation. Traditional sub-metering approaches require replacing every pedestal, which can cost $800–$2,500 per site. Vutility eliminates that cost entirely.

Vutility meets ANSI C12.20 revenue-grade accuracy standards at 99.5%+ — the same standard used by utility companies for billing. This isn't estimated usage or a "good enough" proxy. It's the same class of measurement accuracy your guests' utility company uses to bill them at home. Accurate, auditable data virtually eliminates legitimate billing disputes.

Guest acceptance depends almost entirely on how it's communicated — which is where CCG's guidance makes a meaningful difference. Parks that present electricity billing as a transparency and fairness measure ("you pay for what you use, not a flat fee regardless of your usage") generally see very positive reception. Guests who use little power often appreciate not subsidizing heavy users. The key is clear language in your booking process and at check-in. We help you develop that communication strategy.

Vutility uses LoRaWAN — a low-power, long-range wireless protocol specifically designed for IoT sensor networks. A single gateway installed on your property can typically cover 100+ acres and relay data from hundreds of sensors to the cloud. LoRaWAN signals penetrate trees, buildings, and terrain much better than cellular or Wi-Fi, making it ideal for campground environments. The gateway connects to the internet via your park's internet service.

Vutility provides consumption data via its cloud platform and API, which integrates with major campground reservation management systems. CCG can advise on the integration path specific to your reservation software during the planning phase. In cases where direct integration isn't available, Vutility's dashboard exports clean billing data that can be applied manually or through your accounting system.

Vutility has delivered positive ROI for parks as small as 30 sites, though the economics get more compelling the larger the park. As a rule of thumb: if your annual electricity bill exceeds $30,000, sub-metering is almost certainly worth evaluating. CCG can run a simple cost-recovery model for your specific park — just share your utility bills and site count, and we'll show you what the numbers look like.

HotDrop measures single-phase electrical circuits — the standard configuration for most RV site pedestals (30A and 50A service). VoltDrop measures three-phase electrical systems, which are found in larger service entrances, bathhouse and laundry circuits, pool equipment, and commercial park infrastructure. Most deployments use HotDrop at individual RV sites and VoltDrop at common-area electrical panels to get a complete picture of your park's consumption. CCG can help you determine the right sensor mix for your property layout.