> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://nectarclimate.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Cost Management

> Review portfolio cost, compare accounts, browse line items, and manage budgets.

Open [**Cost Management**](https://dash.nectarclimate.com/cost-management) for a portfolio-level cost overview and account analysis. Use the Cost Management menu to move between Overview, Account Analysis, Account Comparison, Line Items, and Budgeting.

Cost Management pages require at least one site on the company. If you have none, add a site first from [**Sites**](https://dash.nectarclimate.com/sites).

## Overview

Choose a reporting period (and optionally sites) to see **Total Cost**, **Avg Monthly Cost**, **Bills**, **Peak Month**, a **Cost Trend** chart, **Top Sites by Cost**, and **Accounts that need attention** (highest cost, highest demand charges, high demand %, high late fees).

Without a reporting period, Overview asks you to **Select a reporting period** so you can jump to a common range in one click.

## Account Analysis

Open [**Cost Management > Account Analysis**](https://dash.nectarclimate.com/cost-management/account-analysis) to deep-dive one account's costs. Pick an account and an optional month range to review cost trend, demand, and per-bill breakdown. Click a bill to inspect it. Use **Download** to export the account's cost bills.

## Account Comparison

Open [**Cost Management > Account Comparison**](https://dash.nectarclimate.com/cost-management/account-comparison) to compare 2–5 tracked accounts side-by-side. Mixed commodities do not plot together on the same chart.

## Line Items

Open [**Cost Management > Line Items**](https://dash.nectarclimate.com/cost-management/line-items) to browse charge line items across bills. Filter by description, account, provider, charge type, supply vs delivery, demand-only, and total charge. A monthly cost trend sits above the table. Click a row to open the bill.

## Budgeting

If Budgeting is enabled for your company, open [**Cost Management > Budgeting**](https://dash.nectarclimate.com/cost-management/budgeting) to list saved budget and forecast scenarios. Click **New scenario** to name a scenario and choose a period, sites, and commodities.

## Related pages

* [Analytics](/docs/platform/analytics/overview) — consumption and intensity views
* [Methodology — Calendarization](/docs/platform/methodology/calendarization) — how costs are allocated across months
* [Data Collection settings](/docs/platform/settings/data-collection) — cost tracking toggle
* [Getting started](/docs/platform/getting-started) — platform overview

## FAQ

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  <Accordion title="Why do I not see Cost Management?">
    Cost Management appears when cost tracking is on for the company and cost features are available. Confirm cost tracking in [**Settings > Company > Data Collection**](https://dash.nectarclimate.com/settings/company/data). If you still do not see it, email [support@nectarclimate.com](mailto:support@nectarclimate.com).
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  <Accordion title="Why is Budgeting missing from the menu?">
    Budgeting only appears when it is enabled for your company. Overview, Account Analysis, Account Comparison, and Line Items do not depend on Budgeting.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Why do Cost Management pages ask for a site?">
    Every Cost Management page needs at least one site on the company so costs can be scoped. Add sites from [**Sites**](https://dash.nectarclimate.com/sites) or [**Settings > Company > Sites**](https://dash.nectarclimate.com/settings/company/sites).
  </Accordion>
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