Power Bill Checkup
When was the last time your power bill got a checkup?
Your car gets oil changes. You get physicals. You get dental cleanings. Your power bill deserves a regular look too — so you understand what you're paying for and spot what's worth asking about.
- Oil changes
- Physicals
- Dental cleanings
- Power bill checkup
The short answer
A Power Bill Checkup is a simple review of your utility bill to help you understand your charges, see what changed from earlier bills, notice unusual usage, consider your rate plan, and find programs or questions worth taking to your utility. It doesn't promise savings, and most bills don't contain errors — it's about knowing what you're paying for.
Who this is for
Any California household — renters or homeowners — who wants a clearer picture of their electric or gas bill.
What a checkup can help you understand
What you're paying for
The difference between usage charges, delivery, fees, taxes and credits.
Changes from previous bills
Usage, billing days and rates compared with past months.
Unusual charges or usage
Line items or spikes that may be worth asking about.
Rate-plan considerations
Whether your plan and your daily routine are a good match.
Potential assistance programs
Programs like CARE, FERA or Medical Baseline that may be worth checking.
Savings opportunities to investigate
Efficiency or home-energy options that may be worth a look.
Questions for your utility
A short list of clear questions to ask, if anything doesn't add up.
How to give your bill a checkup
Start with your most recent bill and one from the same month last year. You don't need to share your utility login.
How often?
A quick look each month and a closer review a couple of times a year — especially before summer and winter, or after you move, add an appliance, or change rate plans.
My Wattie · Coming Soon
A plain-language helper for your bill.
My Wattie is our upcoming AI-powered utility companion, built around the checkup idea. It's being designed so you can upload a bill and get a simple explanation of charges, usage and changes, ask questions in everyday language, and see programs that may fit. It isn't available yet — join early access to hear first.
Meet My Wattie and join early accessCommon questions
Will a Power Bill Checkup lower my bill?
Not necessarily. A checkup helps you understand your bill and spot things worth looking into. Any savings depend on your situation and the options available to you.
Do I need to give my utility login?
No. Utility Bill Advocates never asks for your utility login, Social Security number or banking information.
Ready for a checkup?
Answer a few quick questions about your home and utility. It's free and takes about a minute.
Utility Bill Advocates is an independent company. We are not a utility company or government agency. Program availability and eligibility vary. We never ask for your Social Security number, banking information or utility login.