Social Post 14: Cost of Inaction
- James W.
- 3 days ago
- 1 min read
What is the cost of *not* implementing VMGA governance?
Tenant Disputes
Without transparent metering, disputes increase 15–25% annually. Each dispute costs 4–8 hours of staff time and potential billing adjustment. Cost: £5k–£15k annually per building.
Regulatory Non-Compliance
ESOS/MEES audits flag "insufficient metering accuracy documentation." Remediation required. Re-audit needed. Cost: £10k–£20k per audit cycle.
Reputational Risk
Tenants discover they're billed on unvalidated estimates. Trust erodes. Lease renewal rates decline. Cost: variable but significant.
Legal Exposure
Billing disputes escalate. Organizations without audit trails cannot defend the numbers. Settlement costs spike. Cost: unpredictable but potentially £30k+.
Total cost of inaction: £15k–£70k+ annually, plus reputational damage.
Cost of VMGA implementation: £12k–£16k upfront.
The math is clear.
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