URA conducts a thorough analysis for clients working with the rules, regulations and tariffs that govern the utilities. We achieve cost reduction, refunds and savings in electricity, gas, water, sewer, telecommunications, trash, credit card processing and workers compensation. At the beginning of the analysis, we benchmark what you are spending by unit. If you save money, we bill for savings realized. If you do not save money, you do not pay.

We have no upfront fees, hidden charges or retainers for our shared savings program. We are able to recoup our time and expenses because we have years of successful experience in helping past clients find savings and refunds.

It depends upon the number of locations, volume of spending and complexity of the project. Our average analysis takes 2-8 weeks to complete with additional savings opportunities available throughout the term of your contract.

A lot of companies make promises – we deliver results. We have references that document the refunds we have recovered and utility cost reductions we have brought to our clients. We are an established full-service professional consulting firm with a team assigned to each client’s needs. For over 30 years, we have been bringing savings to companies and refunds on overcharges. We are objective and our only goal is to help clients get the best savings, refunds and service available. We have uncovered savings for clients even after they had been reviewed by other companies.

The best and most time-efficient way of receiving bill data is having online access to your utility accounts. Otherwise, your staff only needs to make copies for 12 months of the past utility bills (2 months of telecommunications invoices including: cellular, circuits, long distance & local). We can assist with the process of setting up online access to your accounts.

You will see exactly what you are saving on a monthly basis. Our invoices are very specific, clearly defined and are not estimated but based on actual usage. URA’s billing department is always glad to walk clients through any questions. Our goal is that you will be able to review your URA invoice quickly and see your savings clearly.

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We bill by unit so our costs are only based on the margin of savings you receive multiplied by the volume used. Your internal conservation efficiency is complemented by URA’s work.

No, the decision to save money remains with you. We present you with all the savings opportunities we discover but the decision to activate them or not is always yours.

We benchmark (analyze costs) at the price you currently are locked-into with your vendors, i.e. cost/per kwh and long distance minute. If your vendor drops your rate within the plan you are already on, we will reduce our benchmark accordingly.

Historically, URA has worked very well with vendors. We work in a thorough and respectful manner to find solutions that are in the best interest for the client. We may, however, experience moderate to high discomfort from some vendors who are fearful or defensive about our efforts. We strive to decrease the tension and work with vendors openly and honestly. URA will not make changes to vendor accounts without the client’s permission.

There is no typical place. URA dedicates time and effort to research all avenues for utility savings and refunds and looks at all possibilities. URA does a full review of all opportunities and you choose which ones you want to activate.