Generator Running Cost

Units:$/h (Metric), $/hr (U.S. Imperial)
Mode:Input Only
Multi-band:False
Default Value:0
Validation Rule:Any Value
Key Property:No
Description:Fixed cost of running a generating unit when on-line

Generator Running Cost is an additional cost (over and above fuel and VO&M Charge) incurred for each hour that a unit is on-line. The cost is not incurred if the unit is off-line, thus this is a 'semi-fixed cost'. This cost is reported as part of Generation Cost.