Curious about the tools everyone uses. Are you mostly manual with spreadsheets, or using specialized audit software? Looking at some options but wondering what's actually worth the investment.
Software tools vs manual methods - what's your mix?
The key is finding software that handles your specific utility territories. Some programs work great for certain utilities but struggle with others' billing formats.
I'd recommend trying demo versions before committing. What looks good in marketing materials doesn't always work well with real-world messy utility data.
Good point Mike. Also consider ongoing costs - some software has expensive annual fees that eat into profits unless you have consistent volume.
Thanks for all the input. Sounds like there's no one-size-fits-all solution. Probably worth starting with better Excel templates and adding software gradually as volume justifies it.
Elisa - I use a mix. Custom Excel templates for routine calculations, but specialized software for interval data analysis. The software pays for itself on complex TOU audits.
Still mostly manual here. Built some pretty sophisticated Excel models over the years that handle 90% of what I need. Software is tempting but the learning curve concerns me.