A Predominant Usage Study provides the documentation needed to support that exemption. Without a properly completed study, an exemption claim may be challenged or presumed invalid.
Simplified Power helps businesses determine eligibility, complete the required engineering analysis, recover qualifying overpayments, and maintain the documentation needed for future audits.
The process
How We Help
We work with qualified engineers to complete your study and guide your business through the process from beginning to end.
Our services may include
- A professionally prepared and stamped engineering study
- Review of electricity and natural gas usage
- Validation of current tax-exemption status
- Recovery of eligible tax credits and refunds
- Review of prior utility bills for incorrect taxation
- Support during a state tax audit
- Assistance maintaining exemption documentation
- Analysis of current energy pricing and contracts
Qualified businesses may be eligible to recover up to four years of overpaid taxes.
In many cases, available credits may significantly reduce or eliminate the upfront cost of completing the study.
Eligibility
Who May Qualify?
Businesses that may benefit from a Predominant Usage Study include:
- Manufacturing, fabrication, assembly & processing facilities
- Food and beverage processors and bakeries
- Nursing homes, assisted-living & retirement communities
- Apartment communities and condominiums
- RV and mobile-home parks with qualifying tenant stays
- Agricultural and horticultural operations
- Golf courses
- Oil, gas, and mining operations
- Certain railroad, aircraft & defense-related repair facilities
Eligibility depends on how electricity or natural gas is used at the facility and whether qualifying use exceeds the required threshold.
Stay protected
Protect Your Exemption
Maintaining proper documentation is essential. A valid study helps support your tax-exempt status, reduce the risk of penalties, and provide evidence if your exemption is reviewed or audited.
Simplified Power works with qualified engineers to complete the study and guide your business through the process from beginning to end.
No-cost consultation
Request a No-Cost
Consultation
Let Simplified Power review your operation and determine whether your business may qualify for tax exemptions or refunds.