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The Energy Savings Group Reports LA Homeowners Are Leaving an Average of $52,000 on the Table by Skipping Energy Audits

California cost of living compared to the national average in categories like housing, utilities, groceries, and transportation.

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Graph of Los Angeles Cost of Living Increases Across Multiple Categories Like Housing, Utilities, Gas, and Groceries Between 2016-2026

Graph of Los Angeles Cost of Living Increases Across Multiple Categories Between 2016-2026

With the cost of living at an all-time high, LA homeowners are overpaying on energy bills every month — and most don’t realize it until they see the numbers.

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Everything costs more right now. Gas. Groceries. Insurance. Utilities. In Los Angeles, the cost of living is already high — and the bills keep climbing. Most people feel it but assume there is nothing they can do. The Energy Savings Group says that is not true — at least when it comes to energy. The LA-based residential energy consultancy has helped more than 6,200 local homeowners collectively save over $217 million on their energy costs in the last year alone. That works out to an average of $52,000 per household. The reason most people never see those savings? They simply never asked.

“Most homeowners have no idea how much money they are losing every single month,” said the founder of The Energy Savings Group. “It is not one big problem. It is a lot of small ones adding up quietly. Once people see what they could be saving, the decision to act is a simple one.”

The Energy Savings Group points to two main reasons LA homeowners overpay:
- Rising utility rates: California has some of the highest electricity rates in the country, and they go up every year. Homeowners who do nothing absorb every increase with no protection.
- Confusing rate plans: Edison, LADWP, and other utilities offer multiple pricing plans, and most homeowners are on the wrong one. That mistake alone can cost hundreds of dollars a year — and the utility company is not going to tell them.

As rates go up, the problem gets worse. A household that was overpaying a little last year is overpaying a lot more today. The gap between what people pay and what they should pay keeps growing.

“The math is simple,” the founder continued. “Rates go up every year. If nothing changes on the homeowner’s end, the bill goes up too. An audit shows exactly what is driving the cost and what can be done about it. For most homeowners, it is one of the easiest financial decisions they will ever make.”

The Energy Savings Group conducts home energy audits, reviews utility bills, and builds a savings plan specific to each household. No major renovations. No expensive equipment. Just a clear picture of what is happening and how to fix it.
Energy bills are high year-round in California, but summer is when most homeowners finally notice. The good news is that it is never too late to start saving — and the sooner an audit happens, the sooner the savings do too.

About The Energy Savings Group
The Energy Savings Group is a Los Angeles-based residential energy consultancy specializing in home energy audits, utility bill analysis, and customized savings strategies. The company has served more than 6,200 homeowners across the greater LA area and helped clients collectively save over $217 million in energy costs. For more information, visit theenergysavingsgroup.com.

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