Utility Cost Model

Annual utility costs for a process plant. Rates are editable below and apply to any row whose Utility_Type matches. Annual cost = consumption (per hour) × hours per year × rate.

Consumers CSV

Utility Rates

Default rates are US Gulf Coast order-of-magnitude values and should be adjusted for project site, contract terms, and year. Override each field above before running. Cost calculation: annual cost = consumption per hour × hours per year × rate.

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