Using utility structure A of Table 9.7, calculate the utility bill for a residence during a summer month when the energy use is 800 \ kWh.
Considering all the charges imposed by utility rate A (see Table 9.7), the monthly bill can be calculated as follows:
(a) Customer charge=\$7.50
(b) Energy charge=400 \ kW*\$0.0874/kWh+400 \ kWh*\$0.1209/kWh=\$83.32
(c) Fuel cost adjustment=\$0.00
(d) Taxes= 6.544\%[(a)+(b)+(c)]=\$5.94
Total monthly charges =(a)+(b)+(c)=\$96.76
Thus, the average cost of electricity for the month is \$96.76/800 \ kWh = \$0.12095/kWh.
TABLE 9.7
An Electric Utility Rate with No-Demand Charges for Residential General Service (Utility Rate A)
Summer (May–Oct) | Winter (Nov–Apr) | Billing Item |
7.50 | 7.50 | Customer charge ($) |
7.50 | 7.50 | Minimum charge ($) |
0.00 | 0.00 | Fuel cost adjustment |
6.544 | 6.544 | Tax rate (%) |
3 | 1 | No. of energy blocks |
400 | 0 | Block 1 energy size (kWh) |
400 | 0 | Block 2 energy size (kWh) |
800 | 0 | Block 3 energy size (kWh) |
0.0874 | 0.088 | Block 1 energy charge ($/kWh) |
0.1209 | 0.00 | Block 2 energy charge ($/kWh) |
0.1406 | 0.00 | Block 3 energy charge ($/kWh) |