bnenin - stock.adobe.comthe essentials in brief
- Remotely readable measuring devices mandatory from 2027: According to the Heating Costs Ordinance (HKVO), all heating and water meters must be remotely readable by December 31, 2026 at the latest.
- Interim consumption information (uVI): For remotely readable technology, interim consumption information has been mandatory since 2022.
- Digital processes save time: Automated data collection reduces errors, queries and coordination efforts.
- Digital invoicing: Those who switch now create a legally sound basis for the coming years.
That's why seamless media processes are important
Digitizing heating bills eliminates media breaks that previously led to errors and delays. Consumption data is now automatically recorded wirelessly and transferred directly to digital systems that generate bills compliant with the German Heating Cost Ordinance (HKVO). The consumption data is also subject to a plausibility check.
With Minol Connect, Minol offers a wireless system via LoRaWAN that not only meets legal requirements but also offers further advantages for your heating bill:
- No on-site appointments in the apartments
- Automatic and timely data collection
- Processing takes place in an ISO 27.001-certified data center in Germany.
- All processes are certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001.
Tenants benefit from transparent billing, while landlords and property managers save time and minimize inquiries.
How does electronic data exchange make the work of administrators easier?
Previously, property managers had to manually enter data and send it by mail, fax, or email. Today, most processes are digital: online portals, such as Minol direct, enable direct data transfer, interfaces to property management software automate the transfer, and the billing results can be immediately integrated into the operating cost statements.
Core benefits:
- No manual transfer of meter readings
- Fewer formal errors
- Reduced number of inquiries from tenants
- Time savings in billing
Interim consumption information (uVI): Obligation and benefit
Since 2022, the German Heating Cost Ordinance (HKVO) has required landlords in properties with remotely readable meters to provide monthly consumption information. The uVI (indicating variable consumption) shows the tenant's heating and hot water consumption per month and offers comparisons with the previous month, the previous year, and a standardized average user.
Minol implements the uVI (independent consumption data) with the online service eMonitoring. Tenants receive their consumption information via web browser or app. Property managers can transfer the data to their existing IT solution via cloud-to-cloud data transfer, provided they have their own infrastructure for providing the uVI data.
The uVI (Independent Consumer Information) creates transparency, motivates energy-efficient behavior, and supports the achievement of climate goals. A study by dena (German Energy Agency) and TU Darmstadt shows that those who are regularly informed about their own consumption save an average of around ten percent on energy.
nikkimeel – AdobestockImplementing the interim consumption information (uVI): With the B.One eMonitoring
The digital tool simplifies administration, increases energy efficiency and thus supports compliance with legal requirements.
How does digitalization support sustainability and building management?
Digital systems not only simplify billing, but also other legal obligations and sustainable measures:
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Independent function monitoring with automatic notification in case of malfunctions or disassembly.
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The building renovation tool records emissions and simulates renovation measures.
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Solar power from your own roof with additional revenue potential for landlords.
Conclusion: How to successfully complete the 2026 accounting
Digital heating bills reduce paperwork, increase transparency, and save time. For landlords and property managers, this means less effort, greater security, and satisfied tenants. These processes form the basis for further digital services. Those who adopt digital systems today are ideally positioned for the demands of the housing industry in 2026 and beyond.
Tati – stock.adobe.comAnother step towards digitalization:
The e-invoice!
E-invoicing complements digital billing processes and supports end-to-end electronic processing.
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