Utility Bill Consulting:

Since the inception of The Eric Ryan Corporation (ERC) in 1990, it has grown into a nationally recognized utility auditing firm specializing in cost reduction through bill analysis, establishing usage trends, energy procurement, utility rate reviews, and energy consulting. Eric Ryan Corporation has delivered millions of dollars in savings to customers in virtually every industry.  As one of the fastest-growing auditing companies in the country, ERC specializes in utility auditing and analysis to provide customers with cost savings on electric, gas, and water/sewer bills.

ERC can help you take advantage of lower rates or incentives offered by the utility companies. ERC's staff is trained to detect billing errors and are up-to-date on new tariffs affecting your rates. ERC seeks to form partnerships with its customers by continually being accessible and responsive. Find out how ERC can develop a customized program to meet your company's needs.

Contact the Eric Ryan Corporation by calling 724-752-8900 or e-mail us at ericryancorporation@ericryan.com to find out how ERC can be of service to your business.

Client Services:

• Analyze and audit all utility costs to uncover billing errors and make objective, verifiable recommendations for future cost reductions. These future cost reductions can result from utilizing alternative vendors who offer similar service at reduced rates, or by moving to more cost-effective rate schedules.
• Determine if the client qualifies for a rate schedule change that will reduce cost. 
• Determine if the client qualifies for tariff riders specific to their business (or industry) that will reduce cost.
• Verify the accuracy of utility meters to insure proper billing.
• Recommend alternative utility providers offering equivalent services at reduced rates.
• Verify that the billings accurately reflect on-site equipment, or the services specified in the contract.
• Establish usage trends versus activity levels.
• Coordinate all client refunds and credits, if applicable.
• Implement and monitor all cost-saving recommendations over the contract period.
• Provide monthly reports showing the savings by utility.
• Charge fees that "share" in the savings, yet don't adversely impact client's current operating budget.

All We Need Are the Following:

• Copies of your last months bills for each utility.
• Copies of any utility contracts.
• Letter of Authorization.
• Client Information Form

They Said It:

"Your utility usage and cost spreadsheets are a valuable asset. The monthly reports are very useful to me to track utility performance.  The reports also help me to get a global view of how I compare to the other campuses."

Wayne T. Gibbs, Florida Hospital

Case Studies:

Billing Errors – A large retail chain received a $330,872.15 refund for having an incorrect meter multiplier.  ERC discovers that the multiplier factor on the monthly electric bill was incorrect since September 2004.  ERC petitions the local utility for refund going back to this time as the customer was billed nearly double what the actual consumption was.  After several informal complaints with the public utility commission, the utility agreed to go back and issue a credit for the overcharges collected.  The end result was a $330,872.15 check cut to the customer.

Natural Gas Purchasing - A major hotel chain saved $190,000 on a natural gas purchase. Being proactive regarding several major changes to the transportation of natural gas in Florida, the customer was able to negotiate a product that accounted for all cost increases and select an all-inclusive product. This price/product structure allows for the customer to now save over $190,000 versus what they would have paid the local utility company for natural gas.

MORE CASE STUDIES

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