Question 1

What is SpendyBloc?

Accepted Answer

SpendyBloc is a neighborhood-powered utility advocate. We aggregate local data to negotiate better rates for things like Internet and Trash, while helping you track monopolies like PGE and Water.

Question 2

Is it free?

Accepted Answer

Yes! SpendyBloc is free for neighbors. We make money by negotiated group discounts — when the Bloc saves, we win.

Question 3

What is the Spendy Score?

Accepted Answer

It's a weighted score from 0–100 that measures how efficiently you spend on utilities compared to your neighbors. The higher the score, the smarter your spending.

Question 4

Is my data safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your data is encrypted end-to-end and used exclusively to calculate your savings and compare your usage to the Bloc. We hide your name and house number — we only look at the cost of the bill to help the neighborhood save money.

Question 5

How do I unlock Pro status?

Accepted Answer

Switch a Marketplace Utility via our Wizard or maintain a 3-month streak of tracking your Monopolies to prove you're an efficiency expert.

Question 6

What is a Neighborhood Monopoly?

Accepted Answer

These are utilities like Water or Electricity where only one provider serves the 97206. You can't switch, so SpendyBloc helps you track usage and find low-income or efficiency rebates.

Question 7

How does bill forwarding work?

Accepted Answer

Forward your utility bills to bills@inbound.spendybloc.com. Our AI reads the amount, matches it to your profile, and updates your dashboard — no manual entry needed.