GPS-X Technical Reference

Operating Cost Models 366
When Constant Price is selected, the energy price is set to the value entered on the form.
This value can be changed in a scenario or by placing the price on an interactive
controller, or set constant for the entire simulation.
When Time-based Pricing is selected, the energy price will cycle through a user-defined
set of prices on a user-defined schedule. The number of different energy prices is
unlimited. This mode can be used to simulate lower energy costs during the night.
Object-Specific Operating Cost Parameters
For all objects, the operating cost model parameters can be found in the
Parameters > Operating Cost menu, and its associated More... button. The values
entered on these forms are specific to each object. These objects can be tagged and placed
on controllers, etc., as with any other parameter.
Figure 13-2 - Operating Cost Menu
The operating cost model parameters shown in the Operating Cost parameters form
depend on the object and choice of model.
GPS-X Technical Reference