Building a tariff is useful in cases that you are unable to Select a tariff from the North American Library. HOMER Grid lets you quickly build a simple tariff when you select the Create Custom tab. However, if you realize that this option is not suitable for your complex tariff, then you can build a complex tariff using the advanced tariff builder in the Library.
A tariff created using this Simple Tariff option:
•Can include one energy charge, one demand charge and one fixed charge
•Can allow for net metering
•Cannot cover tiered rates, time of use rates and other complex rate structures.
To create a simple tariff, follow the below steps.
If you realize that your tariff is a lot more complex and cannot be built with this option, then select the Library button and select "Use Advanced Tariff Builder" to create a new tariff. You may also access the tariff builder from the found on the upper right hand corner of the main window.
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