Generator Start Penalty

Units:	$
Mode:	Input Only
Multi-band:	False
Default Value:	0
Validation Rule:	Any Value
Key Property:	No
Description:	Penalty applied to starting a unit

Generator Start Penalty is a penalty applied to starting a unit that is additional to the normal Start Cost but is not included in the reported Start & Shutdown Cost. This penalty can be used to affect the optimal unit commitment by either increasing or decreasing a unit's apparent start cost while not affecting the reported costs.

See also:

• Generator Shutdown Penalty