Utility Bill Tracker
Electric, gas and water bills on one chart, with a flag when usage jumps and the appliance to check first.
A $90 jump on the water bill is either a rate change or a running toilet, and the bill itself will not tell you which. Blueprint keeps every utility bill on a chart by month, compares daily usage with the same month last year, and when it jumps, suggests a maintenance check on the appliance most likely to blame.
Forward a bill to your home's email address, upload the PDF, or enter it by hand.
- Every utility in one place
- Spikes measured fairly
- A suggested first check
- Two years of history
Why it matters
Every utility in one place
Electric, gas, water, sewer, trash, internet and propane or oil, with usage in kWh, therms, CCF or gallons where the bill shows it.
Spikes measured fairly
Usage is divided by the days in the billing period, then compared with the same month a year earlier. A bill 50% or more above that is flagged.
A suggested first check
A water spike points to the water heater, washer or dishwasher you have on file; an electric spike to the HVAC, water heater or freezer. It is a starting point by utility type, not a meter on each appliance.
Two years of history
Bills are kept for 25 months, so the chart shows this year against last at a glance.
How it works
- 01
Add your bills
Upload a PDF or photo and Blueprint reads the provider, period, amount and usage, or type the numbers in yourself.
- 02
Watch the chart
Each utility gets a 12-month chart of cost and usage, on the web and in the iOS app.
- 03
Act on a spike
When usage jumps, Blueprint proposes a check, like looking for leaks or changing a filter, on the likely appliance. You confirm it before it goes on your schedule.
Who it's for
Anyone with a surprise bill
See whether this month is really unusual or just January, before you call the utility.
Owners of older homes
An aging water heater or a failing AC shows up on the bill before it fails outright.
Landlords who pay utilities
Track each property's bills separately and catch a leak between tenant visits.
Blueprint runs on the web and as a native iPhone app. Start the 7-day free trial or see every feature.
Utility bills FAQ
What causes a high water bill?
The usual causes are a running toilet, a leaking water heater or supply line, an irrigation leak, or a rate change. Blueprint compares your daily usage with the same month last year so you can tell a real jump from a rate change, then suggests a leak check on the water appliances you have on file.
Why did my electric bill spike?
Most often heating or cooling working harder, an aging water heater, or a failing freezer or refrigerator. When electric usage is 50% above the same month last year, Blueprint proposes a filter and thermostat check on the HVAC or other appliance you have on file.
How is a spike detected?
Usage per day is compared with the same month a year earlier, or with your trailing 12-month average once you have at least three earlier bills. A bill 50% or more above that is flagged. Bills need a usage amount and unit to be checked.
Can I forward bills by email?
Yes. Forward it to your home's private email address and Blueprint reads the usage and amount. You can also upload the bill or enter it by hand.
Does Blueprint connect to my utility account?
No. It reads the bills you add. There is no utility account link.
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