This articles describes how to setup a tariff under a gross feed-in-tariff (FiT) scheme (grid connection type). The following steps apply for both manually created and automatically generated utility tariffs.

Step 1: Specify the utility and tariff

• This can be done using the manual utility setup, or by using the Fetch Utility/Tariff rates automatically (recommended).
• If Fetch Utility/Tariff rates automatically is selected, you may select a Utility and Tariff from the list of available options. You may also specify a post solar tariff.

• Alternatively, you may choose to enter the tariff and bill information manually. When this option is selected, you may choose an annual or monthly input.
• The following screenshot shows tariff rates entered on an annual basis.

• The following screenshot shows tariff rates entered on a monthly basis.

• If using standard utility define the:
• Power export limit (kW)
• Fixed charge ($/month)
• Monthly minimum fee ($)
• Inflation when selling to utility (%/year)

Step 2: Specify the Grid Connection Type

• From the dropdown menu, select the correct grid connection type for your tariff.

Step 3: Additional fields

• Choose whether to show grid usage and utility bill on the proposal by checking/unchecking the below.

Step 4: Usage

Utility Usage Input Options in Solargraf

Solargraf offers five different ways to input a client’s electricity usage data under the Utility Settings. Each method serves a different use case depending on the level of detail and type of data available.

1. Usage for Custom Periods

• Select "Usage for custom periods" from the Input dropdown.
• Click + Add usage.
• Enter the start and end dates of the billing period.
• Input the total kWh used during that period.
• Repeat for each bill you want to add.

2. Annual Usage

• Select "Annual usage" from the Input dropdown.
• Enter the total annual consumption in kWh.

3. Average Usage

• Select "Average usage" from the Input dropdown.
• Enter the average monthly consumption in kWh.

4. Monthly Usage

• Select "Monthly usage" from the Input dropdown.
• Enter the kWh value for each month from January to December.

5. Property Size (sq. feet)

• Select "Property size (sq. feet)" from the Input dropdown.
• Enter the square footage of the property.

• Alternatively, you could choose to upload interval data by following the instructions in this article.

Step 5: Consumption profile

• Select a consumption profile based on the homeowner's data.

The consumption profile will show a graph with your client's average daily usage across year and seasons.

• Click "Manage appliances" to enter appliance consumption profiles based on your client's needs.

• Then click '+' to add appliances, and fill in details such as quantity, usage, and power. If the appliance is a future purchase, toggle off "This appliance is included in bills/usage" so Solargraf treats it as a future energy adder.