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Your Utility Bills Have Errors — We Find Them

Your Buildings Are Leaking Money. We Find It.

Line-by-line utility bill auditing, energy optimization, building performance standard compliance, and business modernization. Trusted by universities and Fortune 500 companies.

💪 No Find, No Fee — for utility tax recovery, you only pay when we find savings
13+
Years Experience
600+
Buildings Managed
6
Certifications
40+
Jurisdictions Covered

Utility Bill Auditing & Energy Consulting Services

Every engagement starts with one question: where is money being wasted? We find the answer and build you a plan to fix it.

Utility Advisory

  • Line-by-line utility bill auditing & error detection
  • Tax exemption identification & refund recovery
  • Rate optimization & tariff analysis
  • Demand charge reduction strategies
"Built on years as a Utility Tax Analyst and Demand Analyst — we know exactly where billing errors hide"
Audit My Bills
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Energy & Facilities Consulting

  • Clean Buildings Performance Standard compliance
  • Scope 1-3 GHG inventories & reporting
  • Energy Star benchmarking & audits
  • District energy decarbonization strategy
  • Campus & portfolio energy analysis
"From Fortune 500 sustainability programs to university-scale energy management — CEM-certified, data-driven analysis"
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Business Modernization

  • Lean Six Sigma process improvement
  • Custom dashboards & analytics platforms
  • Utility data collection & billing automation
  • Workflow digitization & reporting tools
"Lean Six Sigma Green Belt methodology applied to replace spreadsheets with smart digital workflows"
Modernize My Operations

Legislative Compliance

  • WA Clean Buildings Performance Standard (HB 1257) compliance
  • Building performance standard compliance nationwide
  • Energy benchmarking & ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
  • GHG emissions reporting & Scope 1-3 inventories
"Currently managing WA CBPS compliance at Washington State University — the same expertise applied to your buildings"
Check My Compliance

How Our Energy Consulting Process Works

A streamlined, expert-led process that turns your data into dollars saved.

1

Upload Your Data

Send us your utility bills, building data, or business docs through our secure intake form.

2

We Analyze Everything

Our CEM-led process combines expert knowledge with advanced analytics to find what others miss.

3

Review Your Report

Receive a clear, actionable report with specific findings, dollar amounts, and next steps.

4

Start Saving

Implement recommendations and start reducing costs. Clear action items with projected savings and timelines.

Two Ways to Work With Us

Whether you need a quick answer or a strategic partner, we have an engagement model that fits.

Self-Service Quick Audit
Starting at $200
Upload data, get an expert-reviewed report in 3–5 business days.
  • Single-building focus
  • Standardized report format
  • Specific findings with dollar amounts
  • Email support included
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What Sets Us Apart

The difference between a generic audit and one that actually finds money.

6 Credentials
Expertise
CEM, MBA in Finance, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, WA Qualified Energy Manager, GHG Accounting Certified, and SkySpark Engineer. Not just certified — battle-tested across 13+ years of Fortune 500 consulting and university energy management.
Line-by-Line
Methodology
Built on real experience as a Utility Tax Analyst and Utility Demand Analyst at a global energy consulting firm, we audit every charge, every rate class, every tax line. We've recovered real dollars by catching what automated systems and overworked staff routinely miss.
No Find, No Fee
Pricing
For utility tax recovery, we offer contingency pricing. If we don't find recoverable money, you pay nothing. We only succeed when you do.
Digital-First
Delivery
Custom analytics dashboards, SkySpark specialist, and automated reporting — the same tools used to manage a 600+ building university campus. 100% remote delivery with fast turnaround and no site visits required for most services.

Building Performance Standard & Energy Benchmarking Compliance

Over 40 US jurisdictions now mandate energy benchmarking, building performance standards, or GHG emissions reporting. Non-compliance means penalties — often thousands per year. We help you stay compliant.

Washington State

HB 1257 • Clean Buildings Performance Standard

Tier 1 buildings (>50,000 SF) face deadlines starting June 2026. Tier 2 (20,000+ SF) by July 2027. Penalties up to $5,000 + $1.50/SF per cycle. We develop your Energy Management Plan, O&M Plan, and EUI target analysis — the same work we do daily at WSU.

Washington State

HB 1390 • District Energy Decarbonization

Campus and district energy systems must develop 15-year decarbonization plans. Connected buildings must meet CBPS benchmarking, EMP, and O&M requirements. We build these plans and manage the alternative compliance pathway.

New York City

Local Law 97 • Building Emissions

Buildings >25,000 SF face carbon caps with penalties of $268/metric ton over limit. Stricter 2030 limits will affect 80% of covered buildings. We calculate your emissions, model compliance pathways, and develop decarbonization roadmaps.

Boston

BERDO 2.0 • Building Emissions Reduction

Annual reporting, third-party verification, and declining emissions caps through 2050. Alternative compliance payments of $234/metric ton. We handle benchmarking, verification, and reduction strategy.

Colorado

HB 21-1286 • Building Performance Standard

7% emissions reduction by 2026, 20% by 2030 for buildings >50,000 SF. Annual benchmarking required. We manage compliance pathway selection and energy efficiency planning.

Washington DC

BEPS • Building Energy Performance Standards

Penalties of $10/SF (capped at $7.5M). Expanding to all buildings >10,000 SF in 2025. We provide benchmarking, compliance pathway implementation, and penalty avoidance strategies.

California

AB 802 • Energy Benchmarking & Disclosure

Annual benchmarking required for commercial buildings >50,000 SF. SB 253 adds Scope 1-3 GHG reporting for large corporations. We manage Portfolio Manager submissions and GHG quantification.

Nationwide

40+ Jurisdictions • Growing Every Year

Seattle BEPS, Portland OR, Denver’s Energize Denver, Maryland Climate Solutions Now Act, Oregon HB 3409, Minneapolis, St. Louis, San Francisco, Reno, Salt Lake City, Miami-Dade, Honolulu, and dozens more. We track compliance requirements across every major US market — and new mandates are enacted every year.

Meet Your Certified Energy Manager

JS
John Slagboom, CEM, MBA
★ Certified Energy Manager | MBA Finance

With a BS in Environmental Science from CSU Channel Islands and an MBA in Finance from Washington State University, I've spent over 13 years at the intersection of energy, finance, and data — from conducting Scope 1-3 greenhouse gas inventories for large commercial clients at a global energy consulting firm to managing utility billing, capital projects, and Clean Buildings Performance Standard compliance at WSU. Today I also lead district energy decarbonization strategy and legislative compliance for energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions at the university — including Washington's Clean Buildings Act (HB 1257) and district energy requirements under HB 1390. Along the way, I earned a Certified Energy Manager credential from the Association of Energy Engineers and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt — each one sharpening how I approach the problems your buildings face.

I started Green Check Solutions because I kept finding the same patterns everywhere: utility billing errors that go uncaught for years, tax exemptions left on the table, energy waste hiding behind outdated processes, and organizations drowning in spreadsheets that should have been automated long ago. My background as a Utility Tax Analyst and Utility Demand Analyst at a global energy consulting firm means I know exactly where to look on your invoices — and my experience with SkySpark, Energy Star Portfolio Manager, and custom analytics dashboards means I can build you the tools to stay on top of it going forward.

Based in Idaho, I work remotely with clients across the country. Every analysis is personally reviewed — your data gets expert attention backed by real-world experience managing energy portfolios at both the corporate and campus scale.

★ Certified Energy Manager (CEM) 🎓 MBA, Finance — Washington State University 🎓 BS, Environmental Science — CSU Channel Islands 🏢 WA Qualified Energy Manager 📈 Lean Six Sigma Green Belt 🍃 GHG Accounting — Northern Arizona University ⚡ SkySpark Certified Engineer

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the questions we hear most from building owners and facility managers.

A utility bill audit is a line-by-line review of your electric, gas, water, and steam bills to identify billing errors, rate misclassifications, missed tax exemptions, and other overcharges. Most organizations have never had their bills reviewed this way, and errors are extremely common. Our audits typically uncover significant recoverable costs.

Our Quick Utility Audit starts at $200 for a single building. For comprehensive portfolio audits and utility tax recovery, we offer contingency-based pricing — you only pay when we find recoverable savings. Contact us for a specific quote based on your number of accounts.

For utility tax recovery engagements, we work on contingency. If we don't find recoverable overcharges or savings, you pay nothing. We only succeed when you do — our incentives are aligned with yours from day one.

Building performance standards (BPS) are laws requiring commercial buildings to meet energy or emissions targets by specific deadlines, with financial penalties for non-compliance. Over 40 US jurisdictions now have some form of BPS — including Washington State, NYC, Boston, DC, Colorado, and California. If you own or manage commercial buildings over 20,000–50,000 SF in these jurisdictions, you are likely covered. Contact us for a quick compliance assessment.

No. While based in Idaho, we work with clients nationwide. Utility bill auditing and energy consulting can be done entirely remotely. Our founder spent six years at a global energy consulting firm working with large commercial clients across the country — remote utility analysis is core to how we work.

Most clients see initial findings from a Quick Utility Audit within 3–5 business days. For comprehensive audits, the full analysis typically takes 4–8 weeks depending on the number of accounts. Overcharge refunds from utilities can take 1–3 billing cycles to process after we file the corrections.

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