Wanted to share a lesson learned from a recent Alliant Energy audit. The utility''s position is that estimated reads are within tolerance, but the tariff language doesn''t support that. We pulled 48 months of billing history and found the backbilling violation started in 2016.
Portland General Electric TOU window misapplication on shopping center account — $18,600 overcharge
Pro tip: ask for the billing determinant detail, not just the bill summary. The devil''s in the details with TVA.
Solid analysis. One thing I''d add is to verify the power factor minimum 0.95 against the original service application.
Vivian C, you should also check the demand charges while you''re at it. These errors tend to cluster.
Good work Steve Y. For the folks following along, this is a textbook example of why we check tax exemptions on every audit.
Pro tip: ask for the billing determinant detail, not just the bill summary. The devil''s in the details with CPS Energy.