Energy Consumption Analysis
- Load Characteristics Base load: 200-500 kWh/month. Peak demand: 2-8 kW. Load factor: 0.4-0.7. Diversity factor: 0.5-0.8. Coincidence factor: 0.6-0.9.
- Usage Patterns On-peak hours: 6-9 hrs/day. Off-peak usage: 40-60%. Seasonal variation: ±30%. Daily profile: 0.8-1.2 factor. Weekend reduction: 20-40%.
- Demand Metrics Power factor: 0.85-0.95. Maximum demand: 1.5× average. Ratchet clause: 60-80%. Demand window: 15-30 min. Reset period: monthly.
Rate Structure Components
- Basic Charges Customer charge: $10-30/month. Energy rate: $0.08-0.25/kWh. Demand charge: $8-15/kW. Facilities charge: $0.50-2.00/kVA. Meter fee: $2-5/month.
- Time-of-Use Rates Peak/off-peak ratio: 2:1-4:1. Shoulder rates: 1.3-1.7× base. Critical peak: 3-5× base. Holiday rates: 0.7-0.9× off-peak. Weekend rates: 0.8× weekday.
- Adjustment Factors Fuel cost: ±$0.02-0.05/kWh. Weather normalization: ±5-15%. Power factor penalty: <0.95 leading. Voltage level: 2-5% discount. Green energy: +$0.01-0.03/kWh.
Efficiency Standards
- Building Performance EUI range: 30-70 kBtu/ft²/yr. ENERGY STAR score: 75+. Peak load reduction: 10-30%. Base load efficiency: 80-90%. Standby power: <10% total.
- Equipment Ratings HVAC SEER: 14-18. Lighting efficacy: 80-100 lm/W. Motor efficiency: 85-95%. Transformer losses: 2-4%. Appliance ENERGY STAR: Tier 1-3.
- Conservation Measures Lighting controls: 30-50% savings. Smart thermostats: 10-15% reduction. Plug load management: 5-15% savings. Envelope improvements: 20-40% reduction.
Billing Analysis
- Cost Components Generation: 50-60%. Transmission: 10-15%. Distribution: 25-30%. Taxes: 5-10%. Riders: 2-8%. Environmental compliance: 3-7%.
- Payment Terms Billing cycle: 28-32 days. Late payment fee: 1.5-2.5%. Deposit requirement: 2× average bill. Budget billing variance: ±10%. Settlement period: annual.
- Special Programs Demand response: 10-30% credit. Net metering: 1:1 ratio. Low income assistance: 20-40% discount. Military discount: 10-15%. Senior citizen rates: 10% reduction.