Your Partner in Utility Invoice Accuracy

 ✅ Purpose of a Utility Bill Audit

· Accuracy Check: Ensure invoices match actual consumption and correct tariff application.

· Cost Recovery: Identify overcharges, incorrect tax, and metering errors for refunds.

· Optimization: Reveal opportunities for better rate plans and operational efficiency.

· Compliance: Verify adherence to Provincial regulations and local tariffs.

 🔍  Step by Step Process

 1. Gather Documentation

•Collect 12 months of historical bills for electricity, natural gas, water, and sewer.

•Include contracts, tariffs, and rate schedules from your utility provider.

•Provide authorization letters for data access. 

2. Verify Invoice Details

•Check meter readings against actual usage.

•Confirm billing period alignment (start/end dates).

•Validate rate codes and multipliers (common source of errors).

•Look for unjustified fees, surcharges, or taxes.

3. Analyze Consumption Patterns

•Use analytics to spot anomalies (e.g., sudden spikes suggesting leaks or faulty equipment).

•Compare month-over-month and year-over-year trends.

•Identify time-of-use discrepancies under regulated pricing plans. 

4. Review Tariff & Contract Compliance

•Ensure correct application of approved tariffs.

•Check if you qualify for rebates or conservation incentives.

•Validate demand charges and power factor penalties for large consumers. 

5. Identify Savings Opportunities

•Switch to better rate plans or negotiate contracts.

•Implement energy efficiency measures (e.g., LED retrofits, HVAC optimization).

•Consider submetering or RUBS (Ratio Utility Billing System) for multi-tenant properties.

6. Secure Refunds & Credits

•File claims for historical overpayments.

We provide comprehensive utility bill audits for electricity, gas, and water. Our process includes reviewing 12 months of invoices, validating billing accuracy, checking tariff and rate structures, and preparing detailed reports with actionable insights. 

Our audits uncover billing errors, outdated tariffs, and inefficiencies in your energy usage. We negotiate refunds for overcharges, recommend optimal rate plans, and suggest energy-saving measures. This approach helps you recover lost funds and lower future expenses.

We analyze your current rate class and tariff application to ensure accuracy. Our team identifies misapplied tariffs, checks for eligibility in special programs, and recommends adjustments that align with your consumption patterns—ensuring you always pay the lowest possible rates.

Our experts have 125 years of collective experience in energy supply, utility billing analysis, tariff optimization, and regulatory compliance. They specialize in detecting errors, negotiating with providers, and implementing cost-saving strategies tailored to your business needs. 

We start by benchmarking your usage against industry standards and analyzing your unique consumption patterns. Based on this data, we create customized strategies—whether it’s correcting billing errors, adjusting tariffs, or implementing efficiency improvements—to meet your operational goals.