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Electricity bill checklist

Print this sheet or save it as a PDF from the print dialog. Fill the columns using written proposals; leave unknown information unresolved.

  1. Collect 12 months of electricity use in kWh, not just total dollar amounts.
  2. Identify your utility, rate plan and seasonal or time-of-use differences.
  3. Separate electricity charges from water, trash and other services.
  4. Compare efficiency improvements and solar using the same usage history.
Proposal comparison
What to confirmOption AOption BOption C
Provider and proposal date   
Cash price and scope   
Financing and total payments   
Equipment and capacity   
Assumptions and remaining bills   
Warranties and exclusions   
Installation and approvals   
Unanswered questions   

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