American Utility Consultants was founded in 1990 by Michael Lockhart, an electrical engineer, after realizing that utility companies sometimes grossly overcharge their customers. The concept was simple: to provide a utility bill auditing service on a contingency fee basis so clients would have no risk and American would have a high incentive to perform. Since then, it has grown into a leading national cost recovery and reduction company that has saved over half a billion dollars for its clients. American prides itself on building long-term relationships with its clients. After the initial audit is performed, American periodically re-audits accounts to uncover future billing errors and rate change opportunities. We have a proven track record of recovering significant refunds and billing reductions for 80% of our clients. What Sets Us Apart One of our greatest strengths is our ability to apply the utility tariffs and state public utility commission’s rules and regulations to our client's advantage. American has advanced technology systems, proprietary software, superior methodology, and experienced analysts, whose expertise in writing persuasive technical complaints is unparalleled. Who We Serve American’s growing list of satisfied clients includes Fortune 500 companies, manufacturers, hospitals, governments, hotels, and educational, residential and commercial properties from coast to coast.