Long-form guides
Primary-source reading on commercial utility economics.
Deep guides on the topics we work in every day: tariff selection, demand structure, community solar enrollment, regulatory tracking, and the audit disciplines that recover dollars utilities never mention.
- bill audit14 min
Commercial Utility Bill Audits in the Mid-Atlantic: A 2026 Playbook
What a commercial utility bill audit actually covers, where bills go wrong on BGE, PEPCO, Delmarva, and Washington Gas accounts, and how to choose an auditor that will produce documented recoverable dollars rather than a glossy report.
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Understanding Demand Charges and Ratchet Clauses on Commercial Electric Bills
Demand charges and ratchet clauses can quietly account for 40 to 60 percent of a commercial electric bill. A complete primer on how they work, how to read them on your invoice, and the strategies that actually reduce them.
Read the full article → - community solar11 min
Community Solar Enrollment for Maryland Commercial Properties
How community solar actually works on a commercial utility bill in Maryland, which utilities offer it, what discount commercial subscribers can expect, and what subscription terms to negotiate before enrolling.
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