Line by line, discover what you’re really paying for on a business electric bill: energy, demand spikes, extra fees, and taxes. We'll also highlight four practical fixes—like shifting loads with a battery or choosing a better rate plan—to predictably reduce energy bills.

Many businesses pay more for their single highest 15‑minute “spike” than for all the kilowatt‑hours they use that month. Learn what a demand charge is, why utilities bill it, and how a right‑sized battery can flatten the spike and cut electric costs by 10–30 percent.

California now requires most new commercial and industrial building developments to include solar panels and battery storage. This guide shows who's covered, who's exempt, how to calculate the required system sizes, and how a no‑money‑down service agreement can check the compliance box.