What level of detail can I see in a Cost Breakdown?

The breakdown is as granular as your measurement points. You can see the cost contribution from the main site incomer right down to the lowest measured point, whether that's a specific machine, a lighting circuit, or an office floor.

How does this differ from Consumption Breakdown?

Consumption Breakdown shows what you use in technical units (kWh). Cost Breakdown shows what you pay in financial units (Rands). While related, the cost breakdown is often more impactful for financial planning, budgeting, and demonstrating the ROI of efficiency measures.

How is the cost calculated so accurately?

We use your actual, measured consumption data and apply your specific, active tariff structure—including all time-of-use periods, demand charges, and other variables. This ensures the cost figures reflect what you are actually being billed by your utility.

Energy Cost Breakdown: Gain Full Visibility of Your Spend

Energy Cost Breakdown is a detailed analysis that shows exactly how your total energy bill is constructed. It converts measured consumption data from across your site—from the main incomer down to individual pieces of equipment—into precise financial figures, revealing which areas, departments, or assets are driving your energy costs. Request a demo to see your own cost breakdown.

Our Expertise in Financial Reporting

Our platform provides financial-grade accuracy by applying your active, NERSA-compliant tariff structure directly to your measured consumption data. This process delivers the essential transparency needed for accurate budgeting and internal cost allocation, revealing exactly which areas, departments, or assets are driving your energy costs.

From Kilowatt-Hours to Rands and Cents

True energy management requires understanding not just how much energy you use, but what that energy costs you. A Cost Breakdown provides critical transparency for key teams:

For Finance Leaders

Gain clear oversight of your utility bill components. Understand the financial impact of specific operations and make data-driven decisions on budgeting and cost control.

For Operations & Energy Managers

Pinpoint the equipment, production lines, or areas with the greatest cost impact. This allows you to target your energy efficiency projects where they will deliver the most significant financial returns.

The Augos Cost Breakdown Report

The Augos Cost Breakdown Report is a powerful tool within our platform that visualises your energy spend with unparalleled clarity. The process is seamless:

Data Collection

We take the granular consumption data (kWh) measured from every point in your system.

Tariff Application

Our engine applies your active, NERSA-compliant tariff structure to the consumption data, converting it into a precise cost in Rands.

Hierarchical Display

The platform presents the costs and percentage shares at every level of your organisation, from the total site level down through transformers, distribution boards, and individual equipment.

Answering Your Key Business Questions

A detailed Cost Breakdown moves you from estimation to certainty, allowing you to answer critical operational and financial questions like:

Which of our production lines is the most expensive to run per shift?
How much is the HVAC system contributing to our monthly bill?
What are the precise energy costs associated with Block A versus Block B?
How did the cost of running the refrigeration units change after the latest tariff increase?

Experience Our Platform: Cost Breakdown Walkthrough

The best way to understand the power of our platform is to see it for yourself. This interactive demo will walk you through how to analyze your energy costs and identify optimization opportunities.

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Get a Clear View of Your Energy Spend

Stop guessing where your money is going. Our platform gives you the tools to see the exact cost of every operation, empowering you to make smarter financial and operational decisions.