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Nectar provides three ways to bring utility data into the platform. Each method is designed for a different use case, so you can choose the one that best fits your workflow — or combine all three.
Hit a setup error or import issue? Start with Data Input FAQ.

Connections

Automatically sync bills from online utility portals on a recurring schedule.

Uploads

Upload PDF or image utility bills for AI-powered data extraction.

Manual entry

Enter bill data directly when you don’t have a digital document.

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Choosing a method

MethodBest forAutomation level
ConnectionsOngoing bill collection from utility portalsFully automated
UploadsBulk ingestion of historical bills or one-off documentsSemi-automated (AI extraction)
Manual entryOne-off bills, corrections, or data that isn’t available digitallyManual
You can use any combination of these methods across your portfolio. Bills created through any input method appear in the same unified Data Inventory.

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Additional input methods

Email connections

Forward utility bills from email to a Nectar inbox for automatic processing.

Magic links

Share a branded link with clients so they can connect their own utility accounts.

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FAQ

Nectar accepts PDF, PNG, JPG, XLSX, and XLS files. Each file should contain a single utility bill for the best extraction results.
Most bills are processed in under 5 minutes. Complex bills with many line items or poor scan quality may take slightly longer.
Yes. Nectar uses URL-based matching to identify utility providers. If your provider isn’t already in our system, our team builds new integrations within 5 business days of your request.