Demand Charge Calculator

Calculate Demand Charge



Formula

The formula to calculate the demand charge is:

\[ DC = MD_{15} \cdot R \]

Where:

What is Demand Charge?

Demand charge is a fee based on the highest level of electricity demand recorded during a specific period, typically a 15-minute interval. It is used by utility companies to cover the costs of maintaining the capacity to meet peak demand.

Example

Let's say the maximum demand during any 15 minute period (MD15) is 50 kW, and the electricity rate (R) is $0.15 per kWh. Using the formula:

\[ DC = 50 \cdot 0.15 = 7.50 \text{ dollars per hour} \]

So, the demand charge (DC) is $7.50 per hour.

Extended information about "Demand-Charge-Calculator"

Calculating Electric Demand Charges

Definition: Electric demand charges are fees based on the highest level of electricity demand recorded during a billing period.

Formula: \( \text{Demand Charge} = \text{Peak Demand} \times \text{Rate per kW} \)

Example: \( \text{Demand Charge} = 50 \times 10 \)

Charge and Current Calculation

Definition: The relationship between electric charge and current is fundamental in electrical circuits.

Formula: \( \text{Charge} = \text{Current} \times \text{Time} \)

Example: \( \text{Charge} = 5 \times 2 \)

Calculating Electrical Demand

Definition: Electrical demand is the total amount of electrical power required at a specific point in time.

Formula: \( \text{Electrical Demand} = \frac{\text{Total Energy Consumption}}{\text{Time Period}} \)

Example: \( \text{Electrical Demand} = \frac{1000}{24} \)