electric bill

investigation

What Is It?

An Electric Bill Investigation is a deep dive into your past utility bills and household energy usage patterns. We don’t just look at what you’re being charged — we analyze how and why you’re using energy: where inefficiencies lie, what hidden costs you might be paying for, and where improvements will make the most difference.

This service includes:

Reviewing 12+ months of your electric bills to understand usage trends, seasonal spikes, and unusually high charges.

Identifying appliances, systems, or behaviors contributing to high energy consumption (HVAC, lighting, insulation, standby loads, etc.).

Comparing your usage to what similar homes use, adjusting for size, insulation, and climate.

Checking if you’re eligible for utility rate programs or billing practices that may be favourable (time-of-use rates, demand charges, etc.).

Mapping out a customized, prioritized plan of energy-saving recommendations (some of which may qualify for NYSERDA or Comfort Home rebates).

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How It Works

Collecting Data
You share your recent electric bills (12 months or more, if available). We also gather information about your home (size, insulation, heating/cooling systems, occupancy levels).

Analysis
We analyze usage patterns, identify peaks, abnormal surges, and inefficiencies. We compare benchmarks, evaluate weather impact, and isolate likely areas where energy is being wasted.

Recommendations & Action Plan
Based on the insights, we provide clear, actionable steps — from simple changes (lighting, behavior, thermostat settings) to larger upgrades (insulation, sealing leaks, equipment updates).

Rebate & Grant Qualification Support
We check if any of your recommended actions qualify for NYSERDA’s programs (e.g., Residential Energy Assessment or Comfort Home) and help you navigate the application process.

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Benefits to Homeowners

Lower Energy Bills: By seeing what’s driving up your usage, you can take targeted steps to reduce monthly costs.

Improved Comfort: Homes with poor insulation or leaks often have hot/cold spots, drafts, or difficulty maintaining comfort — fixing these improves livability.

Health & Safety: Sometimes high bills or inefficient systems indicate problems like poor ventilation, overheating, or outdated equipment. Detecting these early helps prevent bigger issues.

Maximized Incentives: Many upgrades have financial incentives behind them; identifying the right ones saves you money on the front end.

Peace of Mind: Knowing exactly what you’re using energy for — no surprises.