utility audit process
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, a utility audit is a formal review of a house’s energy use that provides recommendations for energy-efficiency measures such as weather-striping, caulking and insulation. But a different type of utility audit examines your utility bills and whether you are being overcharged for your utilities. The first question […]
We were started by community managers as a resource for other community managers dealing with increasing utility costs! We are a dedicated company whose founders were originally community managers themselves. As community managers, we had access to dozens of contractors and professionals for everything from repairs, landscaping, accounting, reserve studies, painting, legal advice etc. but […]
On the West Coast, particularly in California, utility costs, especially electricity rates, are significantly rising, often considered among the highest in the nation. With rate increases outpacing the national average due to factors like wildfire prevention measures, investments in renewable energy, and increased demand during peak hours, this has resulted in higher bills for residents […]
Utility audits save on cost and energy audits save on consumption. Community managers should do both to minimize annual utility expenses. Board members and homeowners look to community managers for professional guidance on managing their associations for long-term sustainability and sound economic advice. Measures that increase reserve funding and/or reduce overall expenses are always in […]
California electricity costs are increasing and as California community managers prepare their 2025 budgets, they will probably notice that they probably exceeded their 2024 budgets for electricity! This article is written so that managers can explain to their board members why electricity costs where higher than expected in 2024, and also to help managers […]