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Translate a tariff into a bill
Separate fixed charges, consumption charges, demand charges and applicable taxes or concessions. A low energy rate can be offset by a high demand charge. Consumer obligations and default-offer arrangements depend on location and customer class.
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Working relationship
Simplified bill = daily supply charge × days + kWh × energy rate
What to keep separate
State whether quoted rates include GST and whether demand is billed in kW or kVA.
Your task
Compare two tariffs using the same interval profile rather than an annual total alone.