IMD – Individual Metering Billing

As a leading player in metering data collection, PiiGAB offers reliable solutions for individual metering and billing.

With over two decades of experience in the industry, we help property owners, electricians, hotels and system integrators create energy-efficient properties. Our products are developed to meet both today's and future demands for electricity, cold water and hot water metering – with support for both M-Bus and LoRa. When you choose PiiGAB, you get more than just products – you get a long-term partner with deep technical expertise and a holistic perspective on IMD installations.

What is IMD?

This means that each household or premises within a property is measured separately, which makes it possible to charge each user according to their actual consumption. This usually applies to electricity, cold and hot water and sometimes also heating. By connecting meters to each unit, you get a transparent and accurate picture of energy consumption. Individual metering and charging is an effective solution for measuring and distributing costs for electricity, water and hot water based on actual consumption. For property owners, BRFs and new construction projects, it is a powerful tool for creating fair and energy-efficient living environments. PiiGAB's solutions ensure a safe and legally compliant installation.

How does IMD work?

It is based on a network of meters connected to a collection system. Data from each individual apartment is sent to a gateway, where it is compiled and exported to billing systems for eventual billing to the apartment owner. Here, PiiGAB offers reliable IMD metering systems with support for protocols such as M-Bus and wireless M-Bus, making the installation both flexible and scalable.

Examples of components:

• Meters for electricity, cold water and hot water
• Gateways that handle M-Bus and wireless M-Bus as well as LoRa
• Complete infrastructure for wireless systems, such as repeaters, antennas and cabling

Charge fairly with PiiGAB

With PiiGAB's technology, condominium associations and property owners can ensure that each user pays for their actual consumption. This reduces the incentive for overconsumption and contributes to more sustainable properties. Our solutions meet current IMD requirements and are specifically adapted for property automation and energy efficiency.

Advantages of IMD

Installing an IMD system has several benefits – not least for the housing economy and the environment. By measuring and charging according to actual consumption, a fair system is created where no one pays for someone else's energy use.

For BRFs

For housing associations, IMD is a way to increase awareness of energy and water consumption. It contributes to increased well-being, lower energy costs and often also an increased value of the homes.

For property owners

Property owners of rental properties and commercial buildings gain better control over energy use and can more easily identify energy waste. It also creates the opportunity for more equitable rent distribution and better communication with tenants.

For new production

It is now standard in many new construction projects and a natural step towards smart, energy-efficient properties. PiiGAB offers solutions that are easy to integrate into new construction projects and that meet market requirements.

What does the law say?

According to Swedish legislation, IMD is a requirement in certain types of properties. For example, it is required for hot water in major renovations and new construction of apartment buildings. By choosing solutions from PiiGAB, you ensure that the installation complies with current regulations and technical standards. Read more about what applies at Boverket's website

Install IMD with PiiGAB products

PiiGAB offers a complete range of individual metering and billing solutions, with a focus on quality, accuracy and user-friendliness. Our IMD solutions include both wired and wireless meters, flexible gateways and advanced data collection software. By combining long experience with cutting-edge technical expertise, we become a reliable partner for those who want to implement an effective IMD system.

Contact us to discuss the right solution for your property – we will help you all the way from needs analysis to commissioning.

Frequently asked questions and answers about IMD

What is IMD?

IMD stands for Individual Metering and Billing and means that each household or premises within a property is metered separately. This makes it possible to charge each user according to their actual consumption of electricity, cold water and hot water. IMD provides a fair and transparent cost allocation and contributes to energy-efficient living environments.

How does IMD work?

IMD is based on a network of meters connected to a collection system. The data is sent to a gateway that compiles the information and exports it to the billing system. PiiGAB's IMD solutions support both M-Bus and wireless M-Bus, making the systems flexible and scalable.

What are the benefits of IMD?

The benefits of IMD are many. For residents, it means fair cost allocation and increased awareness of energy use. For property owners, it creates better control over energy consumption and the opportunity to identify energy wastage. For new construction, IMD is today a standard solution that contributes to smart and sustainable properties.

Is IMD a legal requirement?

Yes, according to Swedish law, IMD is required in certain situations, for example for hot water in major renovations and in new construction of apartment blocks. PiiGAB's products ensure that the installation complies with applicable laws and technical standards. More information is available on Boverket's website.

What solutions does PiiGAB offer for IMD?

PiiGAB offers a complete range of products for individual metering and billing, including wired and wireless meters, flexible gateways and data collection software. We combine long experience with technical excellence and offer complete solutions from needs analysis to commissioning.