Effective date: Nov 10, 2026
These Terms of Use describe the conditions for using Energy Consumers Edge at energy-consumers-edge.com (the “Site”). Please read them before using the Site. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
Energy Consumers Edge provides educational content about home energy use, utility bills, appliance costs, and related topics. References to “we,” “us,” and “our” mean the operator of the Site.
Educational Information
The Site’s articles, data, examples, and tools are provided for general information and educational purposes. They do not constitute personalized electrical, engineering, financial, legal, tax, or other professional advice.
Energy use, rates, equipment, local rules, and individual circumstances vary. Before making a decision, check the relevant utility tariff, program requirements, product documentation, or other applicable source. Consult an appropriately qualified professional when needed, particularly for electrical work, equipment installation, safety, or significant financial commitments.
Calculator Results and Estimates
Any calculators, comparisons, or estimates made available on the Site depend on their inputs, assumptions, data sources, and methods. Results are illustrative estimates; they do not measure your actual energy use or guarantee a bill, payment, performance level, or future savings.
Calculations may not include every charge or condition that applies to your circumstances. Please review each tool’s explanation and verify important figures independently before relying on them. Further information about our intended approach is available on our Calculator Methodology & Validation page.
Accuracy and Availability
We aim to provide useful information and correct material errors when identified. However, information may become outdated, sources may be revised, and errors or interruptions can occur. We do not guarantee that the Site or its content will always be accurate, complete, current, available, or free from technical problems.
We may update, suspend, or remove content or features when appropriate, including when a calculator or data issue is under review. Details about reporting concerns are available in our Corrections Policy.
Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Site lawfully and in a way that does not interfere with its operation or other people’s access. You must not attempt to gain unauthorized access, introduce malicious code, disrupt the Site, or use its forms to send spam or unlawful material.
Automated access must respect applicable law and any access restrictions or terms that apply to the material being accessed. Nothing in this section restricts rights that cannot lawfully be restricted.
Copyright and Permitted Use
Site content may be protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may view and use the Site for personal, noncommercial informational purposes, and you may link to publicly available pages.
You may not republish substantial portions of Site content or use it commercially without permission, unless the material’s stated license or applicable law permits that use. Some images, data, quotations, and other materials may belong to third parties and may have their own terms. Any permissions granted here apply only to rights the Site operator can grant.
Third-Party Links and Commercial Relationships
The Site may link to third-party websites, datasets, products, or services. Those third parties control their own content, availability, policies, and terms. A link does not necessarily mean that we endorse a third party or that it endorses or is affiliated with us.
The Site may include advertising, sponsored content, or affiliate links. Where a material commercial relationship applies, we intend to disclose it in the relevant content. Federal Trade Commission
Messages and Feedback
You may contact us with questions, corrections, or feedback. Please do not send utility account numbers, payment details, full bills, or other sensitive personal information through a general contact form.
If you submit feedback or a correction, you remain responsible for the information you provide. We may use it to review, respond to, or address the issue, subject to applicable law and our Privacy Policy. We do not claim ownership of your submission merely because you send it to us.
Privacy
Please review our Privacy Policy for information about how personal information is handled in connection with the Site. If a third-party service is used, its own privacy practices may also apply.
Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Site and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Site operator is not liable for losses or damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site or reliance on its content or estimates. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits any warranty, liability, remedy, or consumer right that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.
Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms as the Site or applicable requirements change. When we make changes, we intend to update the effective date above. Any revised Terms apply as permitted by applicable law; where additional notice or consent is required, we will provide it as required.
Contact
For questions about these Terms or the Site, please use the Contact page.