Transparent, Performance-Aligned Pricing
We believe that utility consulting should be low-risk, easy to understand, and aligned with real results. That’s why Peak Utility Advisors offers flexible pricing options for utility bill auditing and rate plan optimization — including flat-fee, share-of-savings, and fully contingency-based options.
Whether you prefer predictable upfront costs or a pay-for-performance approach, our pricing is designed to meet you where you are. In every case, our incentives are aligned with yours: uncovering verified utility savings and helping you keep more of them.
How Our Pricing Works
We offer flexible pricing structures depending on the service and your preference. Every engagement begins with a clearly defined scope and transparent terms — so you know exactly what to expect.
1️⃣ Contingency-Based (Gain-Share) Services
Used primarily for utility bill audits and rate plan optimization services.
No upfront cost
Fee based on verified savings
Findings provided before recovery begins
You decide how to proceed
2️⃣ Fixed & Flat-Fee Services
For clients who prefer defined scope and predictable pricing.
Flat-fee audits
Rate and tariff analysis
ENERGY STAR® benchmarking
Compliance & reporting support
All fixed engagements are scoped and approved before work begins.
3️⃣ Project-Based Advisory
For businesses seeking deeper analysis, portfolio-level review, or long-term energy strategy.
Utility portfolio analysis (multi-site)
Renewable feasibility assessments
Financial modeling & ROI analysis
Energy procurement advisory (commission-based options also available)
Capital planning support
All projects are scoped by complexity and number of locations. Work only begins upon approval.
What You Can Expect
• Clearly defined scope before any engagement
• Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
• Written findings before savings are pursued
• No long-term commitments unless agreed
• Independent, advisory-first approach
Utility Bill Auditing & Rate Plan Optimization Pricing
Flat Fee Audit
$425 per utility account
No share-of-savings fee
🔹 Predictable, Upfront Pricing
Best for:
Businesses that prefer predictable, upfront pricing.
What’s included:
Comprehensive utility bill audit
Rate schedule and tariff review
Identification of billing errors and optimization opportunities
Written summary of findings and recommendations
How you pay:
One-time flat fee
No performance-based fees
Shared Savings (Recommended)
$225 per utility account
+ 20% share-of-savings fee on verified cost savings
⭐ Most Popular
Best for:
Businesses that want lower upfront cost with aligned incentives.
What’s included:
Full utility bill audit
Rate plan and billing optimization
Ongoing support to implement approved changes
Savings tracking and verification
How you pay:
Reduced upfront fee
Performance-based fee only on realized savings
Performance-Based Only
40% share-of-savings fee on verified savings
No upfront fee
🟢 No Upfront Cost
Best for:
Businesses that want zero upfront cost and maximum risk transfer.
What’s included:
Full utility bill audit
Rate plan and billing optimization
Implementation support
Savings tracking and verification
How you pay:
No upfront fees
You only pay if savings are realized
*Share-of-savings fees are calculated based on verified reductions in utility charges compared to historical billing data, over a defined period or based off of comparative costs if rate plan changes yield lower costs. Detailed savings methodology is reviewed during onboarding.
Energy Procurement & Supply Contract Advisory
Flat advisory fee or commission-based (from supplier) advisory services, depending on contract structure and client preference. This service is designed for businesses operating in deregulated energy markets that want supply cost certainty without relying solely on supplier or broker assumptions.
Our advisory work focuses on validating supply contracts before enrollment—ensuring pricing mechanisms, escalation terms, and risk exposure align with the client’s actual energy usage and financial goals.
Third-party electricity and natural gas supply contract modeling
Fixed, indexed, and variable pricing risk analysis
Contract review to identify escalators, pass-through charges, basis exposure, and other pricing traps
Independent verification of projected cost outcomes using historical usage data
Ongoing coordination and support through supplier enrollment
Pricing for Additional Advisory Services
In addition to utility bill auditing and rate plan optimization, Peak Utility Advisors offers specialized advisory services on an hourly basis. These services are typically project-based and scoped in advance to ensure clarity and alignment.
Energy Efficiency & Renewables Advisory
$65 per hour
Energy audits (ASHRAE Level 1 and Level 2)
Strategic energy planning – efficiency, on-site generation (including renewables), and electrification
Vendor and proposal review
Technology evaluations (heat pumps, solar, storage, EV charging)
Incentive and rebate guidance and coordination
Building Performance Standards compliance evaluation
Financial Modeling & Evaluation
$65 per hour
Project financial modeling and cash-flow analysis
Payback, IRR, and sensitivity analysis
Utility rate impact modeling
Scenario evaluation for utility capital planning
Financing structure evaluation (including C-PACE and other energy improvement loan programs)
Hourly advisory engagements are scoped in advance and billed only for time worked. Where appropriate, fixed-fee or performance-based structures may also be available.
“Designed for building owners who want compliance handled correctly, on time, and without internal staff burden.”
ENERGY STAR® Benchmarking & Compliance
$500 per building / per year
Annual ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager benchmarking and compliance support for covered buildings.
Includes:
Initial Portfolio Manager setup (or review of existing accounts)
Monthly utility data aggregation and quality checks
Annual benchmarking report submission
Compliance support for state and local requirements (including California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington)
Flagging of performance changes, data gaps, and reporting risks
Best for:
Commercial, multifamily, and public buildings subject to benchmarking or disclosure requirements — or owners who want a low-cost, low-friction way to track energy performance year over year.
*Additional buildings discounted. Complex portfolios quoted separately. Does not include Building Performance Standards compliance evaluation which may include energy audits, energy improvement measure analysis, and pathway evaluation.