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Advanced metering with interval data (e.g., 15-minute) provides the granularity needed to spot anomalies, verify savings, and support monitoring-based commissioning. Whole-building meters for each energy source (electricity, gas, district energy) paired with permanent sub-meters on major end uses reveal what’s driving consumption and demand peaks. Remote access, dashboards, and fault detection/diagnostics (FDD) convert data into alerts (simultaneous heat/cool, disabled economizers, drifting schedules), enabling fast fixes and documented results. Monthly utility reads (Option A) are too coarse for timely action; temporary meters (Option C) remove visibility just as real-world variability begins. Waiting for complaints (Option D) allows waste and discomfort to persist. The B plan institutionalizes performance management, reduces OPEX, and simplifies LEED reviews with clear, exportable evidence that systems operate as intended.