Utilities Advisor
Learn how to read and analyze business utility bills, understand rate structures, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- 6 modules, 24 self-paced lessons
- Practical action steps in every lesson
- Certificate of completion
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Who this track is for
Facilities staff, energy-curious accountants, office managers and consultants who want to read commercial utility bills and find savings.
What you will be able to do
- Read a commercial electric, gas or water bill systematically
- Explain rate structures, demand charges and time-of-use pricing
- Spot avoidable charges and demand-related savings
- Understand how deregulated energy markets change a business's options
- Evaluate efficiency projects and utility incentive programs
- Present findings to a client or manager clearly
Course curriculum
6 modules and 24 lessons, taken in order at your own pace.
Module 1 · What a Utilities Advisor Does and How Utility Billing Works
- What a Utilities Advisor Does
- The Basic Structure of a Commercial Utility Bill
- Reading a Bill Systematically
- Module 1 Review
Module 2 · Electric Rate Structures and Demand Charges
- How Commercial Electric Rates Are Structured
- Understanding Demand Charges
- Finding Demand-Related Savings Opportunities
- Module 2 Review
Module 3 · Time-of-Use Rates and Load Management
- What Time-of-Use Rates Are
- Comparing TOU to Flat and Demand-Based Rates
- Load-Shifting Strategies
- Module 3 Review
Module 4 · Gas and Water Billing Fundamentals
- How Commercial Natural Gas Bills Are Structured
- How Commercial Water and Sewer Bills Are Structured
- Common Gas and Water Bill Findings
- Module 4 Review
Module 5 · Deregulated Energy Markets and Supplier Contracts
- How Deregulated Energy Markets Work
- Third-Party Supplier Contracts
- Questions to Ask Before Recommending a Supplier
- Module 5 Review
Module 6 · Efficiency Projects and Incentives/Rebates
- Common Commercial Efficiency Project Types
- Understanding Payback and Return on Investment
- How Incentive and Rebate Programs Work
- Module 6 Review
How it works
Self-paced online course hosted on Technical Skills College. Enroll, sign in, and work through the modules in order. Apply each lesson's action step on the job or in practice, and finish with a certificate of completion. You keep lifetime access, including updates.
This track is also included in the TSC Pro Bundle ($497), which covers every career track.
Questions
Is this a license or certification?
No. This is skills training. You receive a certificate of completion from Technical Skills College. Licenses and industry certifications are issued by state agencies and independent certifying bodies, and requirements vary by state and trade. Always verify your local requirements.
How long do I have access?
Lifetime access, including updates.
What if it is not for me?
Digital products carry a 30-day money-back guarantee. See the Refund Policy.