How to setup the Wild Energy integration with RMS

Overview

This implementation guide walks through the complete first-time setup of the Wild Energy integration with RMS.

Wild Energy provides smart energy monitoring and control solutions for the recreational vehicle industry, campgrounds, and marinas.

The integration allows RMS to gather data directly from Wild Energy's smart meters, eliminating the need for manual meter readings on-site.

Completing the steps in this guide will enable your property to automatically collect meter data and charge guests based on their electricity, water, or gas consumption.

Prerequisites

Before beginning setup, ensure the following are in place:

Activate Wild Energy in Module Market

In the side menu of RMS, go to Module Market.

1. Select Available.
2. Search for Wild Energy Property Automation.
3. Select the Activate toggle.
   
    
4. Read the Terms and Conditions.
5. Select Activate Property Automation.
   
    
6. Select Activated.
7. Select the Configuration icon for Wild Energy.
   
    
8. Select the Configuration icon.
   Prior to configuring, if needing to activate specific Properties, select Activate\Properties (Optional).
   
    
9. Enter the API Key below.
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10. Enter the Property Key (provided by Wild Energy).
11. Select Save/Exit.
    

Enable Meters in RMS

In the side menu of RMS, go to Setup > Property Options > General Information.

1. Select the Features tab.
2. Select the checkbox Use Electricity/Gas/Water Meters.
3. Select Save/Exit.
   

Activate Meters in Bulk

To charge for utility consumption, each area (site) must have its meter activated. Meters can be activated in bulk through the Meter Activation screen.

Configure Security Profile Access

Ensure the relevant Users have Security Profile access to the following screens:

• Setup Screens > Meters
• Utilities > Meter Processing

Create General Ledger Account Codes

A General Ledger Account Code (GL Acc Code) determines where utility charge revenue will be reported in financial reports.

Create a GL Acc Code for each utility type metered at your property (e.g., Electricity, Water, Gas).

Create a Sundry Charge

A Sundry Charge is any good or service not included in the reservation price.

Create a Sundry Charge for each type of utility meter (e.g., Electricity Charge, Water Charge, Gas Charge).

Configure Meter Rates

Meter rates define how guests are charged for utility consumption. Fee structures are typically determined by local or state government authorities.

Configure Meter Rates for each type of utility meter tariff.

Standard Meter Rates

Standard meter rates refer to charges based on guest usage.

Daily Allowance Meter Rates

Under a daily allowance charge style, the guest receives a set number of kilowatt hours per day at a base rate. Usage exceeding the daily allowance is billed at a higher rate.

RMS uses the previous and current read dates to calculate a daily average.

Additional Meter Fees

Properties may choose to charge guests an additional fee alongside the meter rate, such as a Meter Reading Fee.

Configure Utility Statement Due Date (Optional)

The Utility Statement can include a "Date Payable" that calculates a set number of days after the statement is generated.

In the side menu of RMS, go to Setup > Accounting > Accounting Options.

1. Select the Receipts & Statements tab.
2. Select the checkbox Show Pay by on Utility Statement.
3. Enter the Number of Days to calculate the due date.
4. Select Save/Exit.