Derived channels tab

Use the Derived Channels tab to derive a channel on a rate. The rate charges can then use this derived channel for analysis.

Note: Although this tab is available when working with ABE, Derived Channels use a legacy technique that affects system performance and therefore, is not recommended with AMI Billing Export.

Example of a Derived Channel Formula

UCE tokens available are UNIT, ATTR, TOU. All tokens are case-sensitive and must be in all capitals.

TOU(Test516,,OnPk) @if( UNIT(KWH) - ATTR(Meter_BlockSize7x24) - ATTR(Meter_BlockSizeOnPeak) < 0, @abs(UNIT(KWH) - ATTR(Meter_BlockSize7x24) - ATTR(Meter_BlockSizeOnPeak) ), 0)

UNIT. Unit of Measure ID. Requires one ID.

ATTR. Billing Attribute ID. Requires one ID.

TOU. Time of Use Schedule ID. Requires three IDs (TOU Schedule ID, Season ID, Block ID). Leave SeasonID empty to use all seasons.

To view or modify any existing method, click its row to select it, and then click Derivation Method to launch the method editor.

Deriving a Channel on a Rate

  1. Go to Rate Modeler > Create or Edit > Rate.

  2. Select the Derived Channels tab.

  3. Click Add.

  4. Select the Unit of Measure for the new channel.

  5. Click OK.

  6. Enter the Method (formula) to use to derive this channel.

    Tip: Click Test Method to check whether the IDs are valid.

  7. Click OK.

  8. Click Save from the toolbar.