Read a sample bill, estimate what an appliance costs to run, and see program routes to check. Nothing is submitted for you.
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Bill reading on a sample bill
Wattaroo can read a sample Con Edison or National Grid PDF bill in your browser. Real bill uploads are not open in the beta yet. Try the sample bill.
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Appliance running cost
Type a model number or label details to get a running-cost estimate. A photo cannot measure electricity, and there is no camera scan on the web.
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Program routes
Programs we checked on each program’s own official page on October 31, 2026, listed by state. See the list. Checked means the page loads, names the program and says how to apply. We did not check eligibility, amounts or deadlines, so confirm them on the official page. Guidance and official links only; you send any form yourself.
WattarooSample bill (fictional)
Electric · ResidentialSample
$248.15Sample month · 420 kWh
Delivery (your utility)$118.40
Supply (energy supplier)$129.75
Supply is the part you can sometimes shop for. Compare before you switch.
1 Read bill2 Compare supply3 Check programs4 Pick a next step
EXAMPLE RUNNING COST
/ month (estimate)
1,000 W × 4 h/day × 30 days × $0.30/kWh = $36 per month. Example input, not your rate. Estimate.
See how this is calculated
$0.30 per running hour · $1.20 per day · about $438 per year
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Before you switch
Look at the supply line on your own bill, compare offers, and check the official page first. Estimates are examples, not your rate.
ONE HOME. CLEARER ANSWERS.
Start with a question, not a gadget.
Wattaroo brings your bill, your appliances, and your program options together in one clear place.
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What is on the bill?
Read a Con Edison or National Grid PDF bill in your browser and see the supply and delivery split. In the beta, try the sample bill.
Outcome: Sample bill breakdown
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What does an appliance cost to run?
Type a model number or label details. You get a running-cost estimate from the wattage and hours you enter.
Outcome: Running-cost estimate
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Which programs are worth a look?
Browse programs by state, each with its official page, opened on October 31, 2026. We did not check eligibility, amounts or deadlines, so confirm them on the official page before you apply.
Outcome: Official links and guidance
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What is not in the beta?
Signing, paid plans, the supplier check, camera scan on the web, utility-account sync, and automatic submission.
Outcome: Not in the beta
Wattaroo is an independent household advocate. We are not affiliated with Con Edison, National Grid, or government agencies.
NYC CONTEXT
Why this matters now.
Household energy bills are often hard to explain. Wattaroo is not a utility or program administrator, and it is not affiliated with Con Edison, National Grid, or any government agency. These are official places to start.
~13%
Higher
New York’s average residential electricity price was about 13% higher in January–June 2026 than in January–June 2025. This is our average of NYSERDA’s monthly figures, which come from U.S. EIA data.
The State of New York estimates another 1.5 million households may be eligible for a discount through the Energy Affordability Program (EAP) or Enhanced EAP but have not enrolled.
Eligibility, availability, and discount amounts are determined by program providers.
On the web, you type the details. A photo cannot measure electricity.
IN THE BETA
Model or label details
Type a model number or the wattage on the label for a running-cost estimate.
SAMPLE ONLY
Sample bill
Read a fictional bill to see how the supply and delivery breakdown works.
NOT OPEN YET
Your own bill
Real PDF bill uploads are not open in the beta yet.
NOT IN THE BETA
Camera scan on the web
There is no camera scan on the web. A photo cannot measure electricity.
PLANNED / FUTURE
Utility-account sync
Not in the beta. Any future connection would need your authorization.
START WITH A CLUE
Bring what you already know.
The sample bill or an appliance label is enough to begin.
HOUSEHOLD QUESTIONS
The questions people actually ask.
What is on my Con Edison or National Grid bill?
What does a window air conditioner cost to run each month?
Is my energy supplier’s price on my bill, and can I compare it?
Which assistance programs may be worth checking?
What should I check before I apply for help?
Can renters and roommates use Wattaroo?
SHOW THE WORK
An answer should show why it deserves trust.
Wattaroo keeps your inputs, its estimates and official sources visible and separate.
EXAMPLE$36 / monthEstimate, not a bill
WHY
1,000 W × 4 h/day × 30 days × $0.30/kWh
SOURCE
Example inputs you can change. Not a utility rate.
CONFIDENCE
Estimate from the inputs only. Not a meter reading.
NEXT ACTION
Check your own bill and the official page.
What the example uses A 1,000 W appliance, 4 hours a day, and a $0.30/kWh example rate.
What you tell us The model or label details, hours, and rate you enter.
What Wattaroo estimates A running cost from those inputs. Never a guarantee or a meter reading.
BUILT FOR RENTERS
Built for the apartment you actually live in.
Most energy tools assume you own the property, control every appliance, and can install monitoring hardware. The beta does not need any of those.
No electrical-panel installation
No smart plug required for the initial estimate
Transparent assumptions
Useful for renters and roommates
Manual entry remains available
YOUR RIGHTS
Guidance on New York shut-off protections. For New York, the beta links to official information on HEFPA shut-off protections and supplier contract rules. It is information, not legal advice.
WHY JOIN
Join with a reason.
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Small, invite-only beta
Invites go out in small batches. Joining the list is not access.
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Starts in New York City
We start in New York City and plan to add states later. Your ZIP code helps us plan where to go next.
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Guidance, not submissions
Official links and guidance. You send any form yourself. Nothing is submitted for you.
04
Direct feedback
Tell us what helps and what is confusing. Your feedback shapes the beta.
FOUNDER
Built in New York, starting with New York.
Daniel M. Ortiz · Founder, Wattaroo LLC
New York utility bills can be hard to read. Wattaroo is being built right here in New York City as an independent advocate for everyday households: clearer bill reading, honest estimates, and a route to official programs.
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you join.
Can I use Wattaroo today?
Wattaroo is a small, invite-only beta that starts in New York City. Joining the waitlist confirms your email. It does not give you access. Invites go out in small batches.
What does Wattaroo actually do?
In the beta, you can try bill reading on a sample bill; real uploads are not open yet. Wattaroo also estimates what an appliance costs to run from the model or label details you type, and shows official program routes. You send any form yourself.
Is Wattaroo only an appliance scanner?
No. The beta has three parts: bill reading, appliance running-cost estimates and program routes. There is no camera scan on the web.
Are the costs estimates?
Yes. A running cost is an estimate from the wattage, hours and electricity rate you enter. It is not a meter reading or a guaranteed bill amount.
Does the camera measure electricity?
No. A photo cannot measure electricity, and there is no camera scan on the web. Type the model number or label details instead.
Do I need hardware?
No. You need no smart plugs, no panel work and no utility login.
Can renters use it?
Yes. The beta is built with renters and roommates in mind and starts in New York City.
Are future utility connections live today?
No. Utility-account sync is not in the beta, and real bill uploads are not open yet. Try the sample bill.
Does Wattaroo guarantee savings?
No. Wattaroo does not guarantee savings. Program providers decide eligibility, availability and any credit amount.
Does Wattaroo guarantee rebates or program eligibility?
No. Program providers decide eligibility, approval and terms. Wattaroo shows official links and guidance. A program may qualify for you only when its provider confirms it.
What data does the waitlist collect?
The waitlist collects your first and last name, email, and mobile phone, plus an optional ZIP code and two optional consents: product updates by email and text messages. It does not require a utility login or precise location.
What happens after I join?
We send a six-digit code to your email to confirm it. Joining does not give access. Each invite link works once, on the device where you open it.
NATIONAL WAITLIST · PHASE 1 NYC BETA
Want your utility bills to make more sense?
Join the waitlist to get an email when invites open. Joining is not access. The beta is small and invite-only, starting in New York City.
✓ No paid plans in the beta✓ No utility password✓ Try the sample bill
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