Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 661 AI responses · Shares cover the last 30 days · See how Parse measures this
Energy Audit & Monitoring Software
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UtilityAPI has become the top-cited brand for integration, leading a shift in AI recommendations. While government resources like still dominate advice for manual audits, API-first platforms are now the primary recommendation for automated data collection.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The industry standard for direct, API-based utility data integration. | 37% | |
| 2 | An emerging recommendation for real-time, streaming utility data via API. | 23% | |
| 3 | Recommended for its broad global utility provider coverage and detailed bill parsing. | 18% | |
| 4 | Frequently mentioned for weather normalization and utility bill management software. | 18% | |
| 5 | 14% | ||
| 6 | 14% | ||
| 7 | The primary resource for DIY home and commercial energy audit checklists. | 11% | |
| 8 | A rising mention as the standard for sharing and accessing | 10% | |
| 9 | 7% | ||
| 10 | 7% | ||
| 11 | 7% | ||
| 12 | 6% | ||
| 13 | 6% | ||
| 14 | 6% | ||
| 15 | 5% | ||
| 16 | 5% | ||
| 17 | 5% | ||
| 18 | 5% | ||
| 19 | 5% | ||
| 20 | 4% | ||
| 21 | 4% | ||
| 22 | 4% | ||
| 23 | 3% | ||
| 24 | 3% | ||
| 25 | 3% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
utilityapi.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 37% of analyzed answers.
Climbed from rank #4 in Nov 2025 to #1 by Mar 2026.
Rose from #10 to #3 in mentions between Nov 2025 and Mar 2026.
Dropped from the #1 position in Nov 2025 to #2 by Mar 2026.
“Being unmentioned in early analyses of energy bills.” → “Specifically recommended for degree-day regression analysis since Feb 2026.”
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41% | 43% | ||
| 33% | 18% | ||
| 0% | 36% | ||
| 13% | 0% | ||
| 7% | 14% |
Across 661 AI responses, UtilityAPI is mentioned most, named in 37% of them, followed by Rhino Energy (23%) and Nectar Climate (18%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 661 AI responses to this market's buyer questions over the last 30 days. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is re-measured on the same 30-day window.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
Initial responses in late 2025 cited government sources like the EIA and general software concepts. By early 2026, recommendations shifted to more technical, quantitative methods, frequently mentioning weather normalization tools like EnergyCAP and manual regression analysis using
Microsoft Excel.
Brands mentioned
What’s the best explainer for high energy bills using usage and weather data?
Initial responses in late 2025 cited government sources like the EIA and general software concepts. By early 2026, recommendations shifted to more technical, quantitative methods, frequently mentioning weather normalization tools like EnergyCAP and manual regression analysis using
Microsoft Excel.
AI responses from both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews have consistently recommended ENERGY STAR as the primary resource for DIY home energy audit checklists. While other informational sites and specific hardware like Kill A Watt monitors are mentioned,
ENERGY STAR remains the top citation for guidance.
Brands mentioned
My electric bill seems too high. How can I perform a simple home energy audit myself?
AI responses from both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews have consistently recommended ENERGY STAR as the primary resource for DIY home energy audit checklists. While other informational sites and specific hardware like Kill A Watt monitors are mentioned,
ENERGY STAR remains the top citation for guidance.