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This description is complete documentation of the Livewire add-on, which, based on the area of the house or apartment, insulation quality, share of domestic hot water, system efficiency and tariff parameters, calculates the annual energy demand, gas consumption in cubic meters and the monthly and annual cost. Below you will find a detailed description of the input fields, the algorithm, examples with calculations, a table of building quality factors, good practice tips, an FAQ section, and implementation notes for developers. The content matches the provided component code.
What the calculator can do and who will find it useful
The tool combines a simple method of estimating energy demand for heating with fuel cost calculation and distribution. All you need to do is specify the heated area, the building quality class or your own coefficient, the share of hot water, the efficiency of the entire system and the tariff parameters. The calculator provides annual kWh for heating and hot water, converts it into gas volume according to the calorific value, and then divides the monthly bill into segments: fuel, variable distribution, subscription, fixed distribution and VAT. The solution will benefit investors, home owners, community managers and technical advisors who want to quickly compare scenarios.
Input fields and validation
| Field | Description | Range or format |
|---|---|---|
| area | Heated area in m2 | positive number, step 1 |
| quality | Building quality | poor, avg, good, vgood, custom |
| custom_coef | Own energy factor | kWh per m2 year, typically 50 to 200 |
| dhw_share | DHW share in energy | percentage of the total energy, typically 10 to 30 |
| eff | System efficiency | percent, e.g. 85 to 98 |
| hhv | Gas calorific value | kWh per m3, typically 9.5 to 11.5 |
| fuel_price | Fuel price | PLN per kWh of fuel energy |
| dist_var | Variable distribution | PLN per kWh of fuel energy |
| subscription | Subscription | PLN per month |
| dist_fix | Fixed distribution fee | PLN per month |
| vat | VAT rate | percentage at the account level |
| live_url | Address with live parameters | URL returning JSON, optional |
Validation is performed by Livewire. The values are normalized by the functionsmax i minduring calculations. If you specify custom quality, the calculator will use the value fromcustom_coef. Fields related to live updates are optional and in the event of a problem, they return an error message without interrupting the component.
Algorithm. Step by step
// 1) Selection of the building quality factor
coef = quality == custom ? max(1, custom_coef) : mapQualityToCoef(quality)
// 2) Heat demand for central heating (space heating)
space_kwh_year = area * coef
// 3) Adding DHW as a percentage of total energy
dhw = dhw_share / 100
total_kwh_year = space_kwh_year * (1 + dhw)
// 4) Correction for the efficiency of the entire system
eta = eff / 100
fuel_kwh_year = total_kwh_year / eta
// 5) Conversion of fuel energy into gas volume
m3_year = fuel_kwh_year / hhv
// 6) Variable costs
var_per_kwh = fuel_price + dist_var
var_month = (fuel_kwh_year / 12) * var_per_kwh
// 7) Fixed costs
fixed_month = abon + dist_fix
// 8) VAT and final accounts
net_month = var_month + fixed_month
vat_amount = net_month * (vat / 100)
pln_month = net_month + vat_amount
pln_year = pln_month * 12The monthly result is broken down into segments. Fuel and variable distribution result from the energy of the fuel, and the subscription and fixed fee are costs independent of consumption. The VAT rate is calculated on the net sum, which reflects the typical mechanism on the invoice.
Mapping the building quality to the coefficient
| Quality | kWh coefficient per m2 year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| poor | 200 | Old building without modernization, leaky windows, lack of insulation |
| avg | 120 | Standard from the 2000s plus basic insulation and replacement of joinery |
| good | 80 | New construction or after thermal modernization, good joinery and insulation |
| vgood | 50 | Energy-saving standard, heat recovery, low heat loss |
| custom | any | You enter your own ratio based on audit or accounts |
Values are indicative and intended to facilitate quick comparison. If you have an energy audit, use custom mode and enter the coefficient from the report.
Examples of full calculations
House 120 m2, AVG quality, DHW 15 percent, efficiency 90, HHV 10.5
The demand for central heating is 120 × 120, i.e. 14,400 kWh per year. After adding 15 percent hot water, the total energy increases to 16,560 kWh. Correcting for an efficiency of 90 percent gives 18,400 kWh of fuel energy per year, rounded. With a calorific value of 10.5 kWh per m3, we obtain approximately 1752 m3 of gas per year. With base fuel prices of PLN 0.25 per kWh and variable distribution of PLN 0.09 per kWh, the variable cost per month will be approximately PLN 517. After adding the PLN 5 subscription fee and the PLN 10 fixed fee, this gives PLN 532 net. After adding VAT of 23 percent, we get approximately PLN 655 per month and approximately PLN 7,860 per year.
Apartment 60 m2, good quality, domestic hot water 20 percent, efficiency 92, HHV 11.0
Central heating demand: 60 × 80 is 4800 kWh. Total energy from DHW 20 percent: 5760 kWh. Taking into account an efficiency of 92 percent, the fuel energy is approximately 6,261 kWh per year. Converted into gas at HHV 11.0 it is approximately 569 m3. Costs for fuel PLN 0.27 and variable distribution PLN 0.08, subscription PLN 7 and fixed fee PLN 12, VAT 23 percent: variable monthly approximately PLN 335, net total approximately PLN 354, gross approximately PLN 435, annually approximately PLN 5,220.
Energy-efficient house 150 m2, vgood quality, DHW 25 percent, efficiency 96, HHV 10.0
CO: 150 × 50 is 7500 kWh. With 25 percent hot water, the total energy is 9,375 kWh. When 96 percent efficient, the fuel is 9,766 kWh. At HHV 10.0 the gas volume is 977 m3. In variable costs, with fuel 0.24 and variable distribution 0.10, we have approximately PLN 315 per month. After adding the fixed PLN 18 and VAT 23 percent, the total monthly cost is approximately PLN 410. Approximately PLN 4,920 per year.
Result and visualizations
The result cards in the component show four key values: kWh per year, m3 per year, monthly and annual cost. The pie chart shows the distribution of the monthly fuel bill, variable distribution, subscription, fixed fee and VAT. The bar chart presents a hypothetical monthly volume of m3 assuming constant consumption. In real conditions, seasonal consumption is higher in winter and lower in summer. You can add a seasonal version in the future as a degree-day or monthly percentage spread.
Working with live data
The Download button downloads JSON from the given address and fills in the fields: fuel_price, dist_var, abon, dist_fix, vat, hhv. If the key exists in the response, it is updated in the component. The query has a short timeout and a safe fallback. A download error does not interrupt the calculator and is indicated in the interface.
Assumptions, units and tips for correct use
- The quality factor converts surface area into energy for heating itself. DHW is added as a percentage, which is a simple and clear approximation.
- Efficiency covers the entire chain. Boiler, transmission losses, regulation. Higher efficiency means lower fuel consumption for the same usable energy.
- HHV determines how many kWh of energy is contained in one cubic meter of gas. Varies locally and seasonally.
- Fuel and distribution prices are expressed in PLN per kWh of fuel energy, not per m3. Conversion to m3 is done by HHV.
- VAT charged on the net net sum. First, the sum of variable and fixed costs is calculated, then VAT is added.
- The monthly bill is an average. In practice, seasonal scheduling results in much higher bills in winter and symbolic bills in summer.
Frequently asked questions
Does the calculator take into account weather and degree days
The current version uses the average building quality factor. This makes it quick to use. If you want to use degree days, you can expand the component with a monthly distribution and seasonal weight.
Why are prices per kWh and not per m3
The model calculates costs based on fuel energy. This makes it easy to compare different HHVs and not confuse users with differences in gas quality. The m3 conversion uses the HHV entered in the form field.
What does the DHW share mean?
It is the percentage of energy added to heating due to the production of domestic hot water. For single-family homes, it is usually in the range of 10 to 30 percent of the total energy. In better insulated buildings, the share of hot water may be higher.
How to choose fitness
For a modern condensing boiler, assume 92 to 98 percent. For older installations, 80 to 90. The parameter also includes system losses, so it makes sense to keep it below 100 percent.
Where to get HHV
The calorific value can be found on the invoice or in the system operator's documents. If you don't know the exact one, use 10.5 kWh per m3 as a starting point. You can overwrite it after checking the data.
Do the results provide advice for installation design
No. This is a cost and consumption calculator based on a simple energy model. A detailed audit is required to select the power of the heat source and installation.
User errors and how to avoid them
- Specifying the total area instead of the heated area. Make sure you only count heated meters.
- Entering m3 into the kWh price field. Stick to the units listed in the form labels.
- Assumption of too high efficiency. Keep the parameter within a reasonable range.
- DHW omission despite significant hot water consumption. Add the share in the percentage field.
Implementation and UX Notes
- Chart.js charts are refreshed after livewire:load and livewire:update events. Before drawing, we check whether the result exists.
- For clarity of labels in a pie chart, use the legend at the bottom. For bar, set the Y axis from zero.
- In live data, only update fields present in JSON. Each of them is cast to float and validated.
- Handle the download error message without interrupting the user. The component can still calculate the result from local data.
- Add an aria label to form fields and unit descriptions in parentheses for easier accessibility.
Checklists and good practices
- Check whether the area concerns the heated part of the building.
- Select the building quality closest to the actual condition. For uncertainty use avg.
- Verify HHV and tariffs based on the latest invoice. Enter the current values.
- Compare the two scenarios. Lowering the quality factor through insulation will show the effect on the bill.
- Add a margin of safety to your budget. Seasonality and price fluctuations are natural variability.
Extended scenario comparisons
If you are planning thermal modernization, change the quality from avg to good and calculate the result. In a typical 120 m2 house, the difference between 120 and 80 kWh per m2 per year is 4,800 kWh less usable energy. Taking into account efficiency and fuel prices, this translates into several hundred zlotys less per month during the heating season. It is also worth considering changing the regulation settings, servicing the boiler and improving the insulation of the cables. Each improvement in efficiency reduces fuel_kwh_year in the model and all components of the bill.