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Master the essentials of electric rates with clear, practical guidance you can use in the field.
Learn how cost, demand, and energy charges shape what customers pay, and how to analyze rate structures with confidence.
This book presents a thorough look at the cost of electric service and the methods used to set rates. It combines theoretical foundations with practical examples, showing how engineers and analysts approach rate design, cost components, and the impact on different customers.- Understand the three elements of electric cost: energy, demand, and capital charges.
- Explore common rate structures, from energy-only to demand-based, including hybrid systems.
- See how rate analyses are performed, with insights into real-world applications and pitfalls.
- Learn about tools like rate charts, block rates, and Hopkinson-style approaches used in practice.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the principles governing electric service rates. The author, an experienced engineer, delves into the complex interplay of cost, price, and customer demand. Unlike many other works on the subject, this book presents a holistic view of rate-making, encompassing both theoretical foundations and practical applications. The book begins by examining the fundamental elements that determine the cost of electricity, including energy, demand, and customer-related expenses. It then explores the various rate structures used by utilities, such as flat rates, demand charges, and time-of-use pricing. The author also discusses the role of regulation in shaping rate policies and ensuring fair outcomes for both consumers and utilities. Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of understanding customer behavior and load patterns. This book offers valuable insights into the factors influencing electric service rates, making it an essential resource for policymakers, utility executives, engineers, and anyone interested in the economics of electricity pricing. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330622933_0
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