2. Tariff Structures – Energy and Power
Residential – Energy Only – kwh
No charge for rate at which energy is used – power or demand
Commercial – charges for both energy and “demand” (power)
Kwh and kw
Alliant Demand Charges:
Highest 15 minute demand that occurred in that billing period
OR
The 75% of the highest demand during June, July and August
Whichever is greater
3. Avoided Costs
Meter 1: Energy Used
Retail rate – 8 – 40 cents
per kwh
Meter 2: Energy Produced
“avoided costs” = 2-3 cents
per kwh