Household Electricity Tariff Analysis in Smart City Development Using Tariff Design and Analysis (TDA) Tool

This study investigates household electricity tariff analysis in the context of smart city development using the Tariff Design and Analysis (TDA) tool. Reducing electricity usage is crucial since households contribute over 50% of carbon dioxide emissions. Smart cities, which leverage interconnected systems and advanced information and communication technologies, offer a significant opportunity to enhance energy efficiency through the implementation of smart meters. However, deploying smart meters is complex and costly, particularly for dispersed household customers. This study highlights the need to assess the urgency of smart meter installation based on applicable tariffs, which can drive improved outcomes for the power system. The TDA tool is utilized to evaluate the cost reflectivity of electricity tariffs for households, focusing on different tariff schemes and their impact on network peak demand. The findings emphasize the importance of strategic smart meter deployment by identifying the most suitably designed electricity tariff. Based on the analysis, the pa50/e50 tariff structure, which incorporates both peak and energy costs, is the most cost-reflective electricity tariff for unplanned smart cities.