Commercial & industrial · Peak kW

Demand charges respond to peak kilowatts—not monthly kilowatt-hours alone

Model contracted vs. actual peak, demand-rate exposure, and optimization scenarios that shift load before penalties lock in. Outputs follow workbook assumptions—pair with bill intelligence so tariff blocks match your utility.

Peak & contract views Scenario workbook Solar peak offsets PDF / CSV exports

Open demand workspace Bill audit for tariff context

Audience: Operations and finance leaders reducing recurring kW charges without guessing at savings.

kW visibility Contract vs. measured peak

$/kW-month Demand charge currency

Scenario engine Current, optimized, solar-linked

Peak windows Shift and shave narratives

Traceable math Formulas with your inputs

How it works

From bill baseline to peak action

Ground peak math in tariff-accurate consumption—then test operational levers before committing capex.

Establish peak & contract

Upload or baseline kWh/kW from bills; align contracted demand and measured peak.

Set demand tariff rate

Apply jurisdiction demand charge per kW from your tariff profile.

Target peak & scenarios

Adjust target peak, battery support, and workbook scenario (current / optimized / solar).

Review savings & export

Compare modeled savings, ROI, and payback—export PDF or push context to solar ROI when ready.

Deliverables

What you walk away with

Demand savings narratives backed by the same charts and formulas shown in the workspace—not a separate dashboard.

Executive KPI deck

Annual savings, ROI, payback, and peak reduction aligned to scenario selection.

Formula reference

Demand charge, savings, and payback logic spelled out next to headline numbers.

Charts & proof tables

Forecast curves, before/after proof, and variance views driven by your inputs.

Solar & bill alignment

Optional solar peak offsets and bill-derived baselines when linked in session.

Get started

Open the interactive workspace

Demand workspace. Runs in your browser: tune peak targets, battery support, and scenarios—charts and KPIs refresh from the demand workbook engine.

Open demand workspace Solar financial model

Inside the workspace

Inside the demand workspace

Modules and charts tie back to your tariff demand rate and peak assumptions—no duplicate KPI engines.

Scenario engine

Switch current situation, optimized energy, or solar investment framing for executive outputs.

Peak targeting

Set target kW and battery-supported shave to test operational feasibility.

Forecast projection

Monthly demand charge curves under modeled operating posture.

Multi-site lens

Compare modeled branches when portfolio assumptions are enabled.

Alerts & insights

Rule-based prompts from variance and peak behavior—verify against operational reality.

PDF export

Demand optimization report pack from current KPIs and charts.

Coverage

Inputs & coverage

Representative demand-model controls—confirm demand rates and ratchet rules against your tariff schedule.

Area	What you set	Outputs affected	Notes
Peak & contract	Measured peak, contracted kW	Overrun, penalties	Core
Demand tariff	$/kW-month from profile	Monthly demand charge	Core
Targets	Target peak, battery shave	Savings, ROI, payback	Core
Solar offsets	Optional peak reduction from PV	Linked scenario outputs	Optional

FAQ

Demand charge questions

What is the difference between energy and demand charges?

Energy charges scale with kWh consumed over the period. Demand charges reflect your peak kW (often ratcheted)—optimizing kWh alone may miss the biggest bill line item.

Are modeled savings guaranteed?

No. Savings depend on achieving operational changes, tariff rules, and metering behavior. Use outputs as internal scenarios until validated with bills and plant trials.

Do I need bill audit first?

Strongly recommended when tariff blocks or demand registers are unclear—otherwise demand-rate inputs may not match your invoice.

Who is this for?

Facilities and finance teams in regions where demand charges are material—manufacturing, cold chain, data-heavy sites, and multi-shift loads.

Ready to manage peak before it hits finance?

Open the demand workspace with your tariff profile—then iterate targets and scenarios your teams can defend.

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