Utilities Calculator

How to Use the Utilities Cost Calculator

The Utilities Cost Calculator is designed to help you estimate your monthly and annual utility costs based on your consumption of electricity, natural gas, and water. Follow this step-by-step guide to effectively use the calculator and obtain accurate results.

Step 1: Input Your Electricity Information

1. Enter Electricity Usage:
   • In the field labeled “Electricity Usage (kWh)”, enter your monthly electricity usage in kilowatt-hours (kWh).
   • This field is required and must be a non-negative number.
2. Enter Electricity Rate:
   • In the field labeled “Electricity Rate (per kWh)”, enter the cost per kWh that you are charged by your utility provider.
   • This field is required and should be a non-negative number, with precision up to three decimal places.

Step 2: Input Your Natural Gas Information

1. Enter Gas Usage:
   • In the field labeled “Natural Gas Usage (therms)”, enter your monthly gas usage in therms.
   • This field is required and must be a non-negative number.
2. Enter Gas Rate:
   • In the field labeled “Gas Rate (per therm)”, enter the cost per therm that you are charged by your utility provider.
   • This field is required and should be a non-negative number, with precision up to three decimal places.

Step 3: Input Your Water Usage Information

1. Enter Water Usage:
   • In the field labeled “Water Usage (gallons)”, enter your monthly water consumption in gallons.
   • This field is required and must be a non-negative number.
2. Enter Water Rate:
   • In the field labeled “Water Rate (per gallon)”, enter the cost per gallon that you are charged by your water utility provider.
   • This field is required and should be a non-negative number, with precision up to four decimal places.

Step 4: Indicate the Season

1. Select Season Type:
   • Select the season that best represents your typical usage: “Spring/Fall (Normal Usage)”, “Summer (Higher Usage)”, or “Winter (Higher Heating)”.
   • This field is required as it adjusts the costs according to seasonal variations in usage.

Step 5: Calculate and View Results

Once all inputs are filled out correctly, the calculator will provide the following results:

• Monthly Electricity Cost: Calculated by multiplying your electricity usage by the rate and adjusting for the season.
• Monthly Gas Cost: Calculated by multiplying your gas usage by the rate and adjusting for the season.
• Monthly Water Cost: Calculated by multiplying your water usage by the rate and adjusting for the season.
• Total Monthly Utilities Cost: The sum of your monthly electricity, gas, and water costs.
• Estimated Annual Cost: Calculated as the total monthly cost multiplied by 12.

The results are formatted as currency (USD) with two decimal places for clarity.