Before you sign, here’s a simple explanation of how this works.
Our audit partner, National Auditing Services & Consulting (NASC), specializes exclusively in utility bill auditing. Their role is to validate billing accuracy and rate alignment — not to sell energy equipment or solutions.
This agreement allows them to review your accounts on your behalf.
1️⃣ What You’re Authorizing
By signing this agreement, you are giving NASC permission to:
Review your utility billing history
Request historical records from the utility
Identify billing errors or misclassifications
File refund or adjustment claims on your behalf
Negotiate corrections or recoveries if needed
This simply allows them to act as your authorized representative for billing review purposes.
2️⃣ What Utilities Can Be Reviewed
The audit may include:
Electricity
Natural gas
Water
Sewer
Propane
Oil
Diesel
Telecom (if applicable)
Property tax (if applicable)
You are not required to include all categories — only what is relevant to your business.
3️⃣ Is There Any Upfront Cost?
No.
There is no upfront fee to begin the audit.
If NASC does not identify any refunds, credits, or billing reductions, you owe nothing.
4️⃣ How Compensation Works
NASC is compensated only if they generate measurable financial benefit for you.
There are two possible scenarios:
Scenario A – Historical Refunds or Credits
If NASC identifies past overcharges and secures:
Refund checks
Credits
Billing adjustments
They are compensated 50% of the recovered amount.
You keep the other 50%.
Scenario B – Future Billing Reductions
If no historical refunds are available, but NASC identifies billing corrections that reduce your future charges, then:
They are compensated 50% of the verified savings for a 36-month period.
After that 36-month period, you retain 100% of all ongoing savings.
Important Clarification
NASC is compensated on only one of these two structures — not both.
If no savings are identified, no fee is due.
5️⃣ What Counts as “Savings”?
Savings may include:
Refund checks
Credits applied to your account
Reductions in future charges
Rate classification corrections
Adjustments to demand or billing structures
Fees are only due once you have actually received the financial benefit.
6️⃣ What Is Required From You?
To perform a proper audit, NASC will need:
Utility billing history (ideally 12+ months, preferably 3–5 years)
ORTemporary portal access to download billing records
Many clients prefer portal access because it reduces workload.
7️⃣ How Long Does the Audit Take?
Typically, the audit process takes 1–5 months, depending on:
Utility responsiveness
Number of meters
Length of historical review
Complexity of rate structures
NASC handles all communication with the utility.
8️⃣ Can You Cancel?
Yes.
The agreement remains active until either party provides written notice. If NASC has already submitted claims before cancellation and savings result, they are still entitled to the agreed fee on those claims.
9️⃣ Is Your Information Protected?
Yes.
All billing information and data exchanged during the audit is treated confidentially. NASC uses it solely for audit and recovery purposes.
🔟 What This Is Not
It is not a solar sales agreement
It is not a long-term energy contract
It is not a savings guarantee
It is not a consulting retainer
It is a performance-based utility bill audit.
Summary in One Sentence
You authorize NASC to review your utility bills for errors and recover savings. If they find value, they share in the benefit. If they don’t, you pay nothing.