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
Detail:

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.