With the block and index rate structure schedule, you can forecast utility types purchased at a discounted block price. If your consumption exceeds the initial block size, then any additional consumption are calculated using the index rate for that utility type. There are different types of Block and Index (B&I) utility rate structures for different utility resource types, including energy blocks, around the clock power blocks, and load following power blocks. CUP currently supports energy consumption blocks over a monthly time period using the Energy Block and Index rate structure type. Certain types of power block and index structures can be modeled by creating multiple electric rate structures and using demand constraints for when they should be applied.
To set up an energy block and index rate structure, complete the following steps: