Common use of Separate Meters Clause in Contracts

Separate Meters. As part of Tenant's Work, Tenant shall install separate submeters for its consumption of utilities, specifically, electricity, natural gas and water as described in Exhibit B. The utility distribution systems of the Building are designed to accept separate sub-meters at specific locations described in Exhibit B. Tenant shall pay utility charges to Landlord based upon Tenant's actual usage, as measured by the required sub meters, calculated using the actual rates charged Landlord by the utility supplier. Tenant shall be responsible to ensure the accuracy of the sub meters and that they are installed properly and in a timely manner. Such sub meters must meet Landlord's reasonable approval and tie into Landlord's computerized utility billing system. Tenant shall also be responsible for its proportionate share of the cost of providing utilities to all common areas and common equipment in the Building, the utility costs of which shall be included as Operating Expenses.