What if your business could save thousands on electricity without using a single kilowatt-hour less?
Your utility company may be billing you correctly, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re paying the most economical rate available.
At SM Engineering, we’ve helped businesses uncover significant savings simply by evaluating how their electricity is billed. No equipment upgrades, no changes in production, and no reduction in energy consumption required.
Here are two real examples of what a closer look uncovered.
Over $10,000 in Annual Savings from One Rate Change
During a comprehensive utility bill review, SM Engineering identified an opportunity for a client to move from a Time-of-Day rate to a standard General Service rate.
After analyzing 12 months of historical electricity usage and demand, our team identified $10,785.74 in calculated annual savings, averaging nearly $900 per month.
The client approved the recommendation, and SME coordinated the rate change directly with the utility provider.
Nearly 42% Lower Electric Costs – Same Electricity Usage
In another review, SME discovered that a client’s existing General Service rate was significantly more expensive than an eligible Small General Service classification.
The analysis revealed:
- Original annual electric cost: $9,603.02
- Alternative annual electric cost: $5,577.06
- Calculated annual savings: $4,025.96
That’s a 41.9% reduction in analyzed annual electric charges, without reducing electricity consumption. The client approved the recommendation, and the rate change was implemented by SME.
Actual SME rate comparison showing $4,025.96 in calculated annual electric savings.
These examples demonstrate why the most economical electric rate isn’t always the most obvious one. What works for one business may not work for another, even when their overall electricity usage is similar.
Why the Right Rate Isn’t Always Obvious
Electric rates involve more than the price per kilowatt-hour. Demand charges, seasonal variations, operating patterns, and tariff eligibility can all influence what a business ultimately pays.
An alternative rate might generate substantial savings during certain months but offer little benefit, or even cost more, during others.
That’s why SME evaluates rate options using detailed, month-by-month comparisons. Clients can see the potential financial impact before approving any changes, and our team handles coordination with the utility provider.
Rate optimization is also just one part of SME’s comprehensive utility bill review, which examines up to 28 different line-item charges for potential savings and refund opportunities.
What Our Clients Are Saying
As Tim Wiens, President of Allegra Marketing and Print, shared about working with SM Engineering:
“… After having the analysis done it feels refreshing knowing we’re receiving the most optimal rates and
charges.” Reference Letter
Could Your Business Be Overpaying?
Your utility bill may be accurate. But is your business on the most cost-effective rate available?
Since 1982, SM Engineering has helped manufacturers, property managers, and other commercial businesses uncover utility savings opportunities that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Sometimes, reducing your electric bill doesn’t require changing how you use electricity. It starts with understanding how you’re paying for it.
Request a Free Utility Bill Review and let SM Engineering take a closer look.