prompter: If gas is measured in cubic meters but the energy tariff is given in kWh, how can i determine the actual cost of energy consumption?

assistant: To determine the actual cost of energy consumption when gas is measured in cubic meters (m³) and the energy tariff is given in kilowatt-hours (kWh), you need to follow these steps:

1. Convert cubic meters of gas to kilowatt-hours:
To do this, you need to know the calorific value of the gas and the volume correction factor. The calorific value represents the amount of energy contained in the gas, usually expressed in megajoules per cubic meter (MJ/m³). The volume correction factor accounts for changes in gas volume due to temperature and pressure variations. You can find these values on your gas bill or from your gas supplier.

Here's the formula to convert cubic meters to kilowatt-hours:
```
kWh = (Cubic meters × Calorific value × Volume correction factor) / 3.6
```

The division by 3.6 is because 1 kWh equals 3.6 megajoules (MJ).

2. Calculate the cost of energy consumption:
Now that you have the energy consumption in kWh, you can calculate the cost by multiplying the consumption by the energy tariff.
```
Cost = Energy consumption (kWh) × Energy tariff (cost per kWh)
```
By following these steps, you can determine the actual cost of your gas energy consumption based on the given energy tariff in kWh.

prompter: Can you give me an example applying that formula, also can you tell me where electricity is cheapest considering energy tariffs?

assistant: Sure, I'd be happy to give you an example!

Let's say you have used 100 cubic meters of gas over the course of a month, and your gas bill shows that the calorific value of the gas is 39.5 MJ/m³ and the volume correction factor is 1.02264. Additionally, your energy tariff is $0.10 per kWh.

To determine the energy consumption in kWh, you would use the formula:

kWh = (Cubic meters × Calorific value × Volume correction factor) / 3.6

Plugging in the values from the example, you would get:

kWh = (100 m³ × 39.5 MJ/m³ × 1.02264) / 3.6
kWh = 1124.94 kWh

So your energy consumption for the month would be 1124.94 kWh.

To calculate the cost of energy consumption, you would use the formula:

Cost = Energy consumption (kWh) × Energy tariff (cost per kWh)

Plugging in the values from the example, you would get:

Cost = 1124.94 kWh × $0.10/kWh
Cost = $112.49

So the actual cost of your gas energy consumption for the month would be $112.49.

In order to provide you with an answer to the request for the cheapest provider, I would need access to real-time information about energy tariffs and pricing. 
Energy tariffs can vary depending on various factors such as location, season, time of day, and energy provider. Additionally, energy tariffs can be subject to change over time due to changes in the energy market and regulatory policies.

However, some regions and countries are known to have lower energy tariffs than others due to various reasons such as availability of natural resources, infrastructure, and energy policies. For instance, countries with large hydroelectric power resources such as Norway and Iceland have relatively lower energy tariffs due to the abundance of renewable energy sources.

It's important to note that the cheapest electricity rates may not always translate to the cheapest overall energy costs since the cost of energy consumption also depends on the energy efficiency of the home or business, energy consumption patterns, and other factors.

If you want to find out more about energy tariffs and pricing in your area, you can contact your energy provider or check their website. They may also provide tools and resources to help you calculate your energy costs based on your usage patterns.

assistant: Given the above information, I would approach the problem as below:
1. Figure out the conversion rate between the rate of volume of the gas in m³/h and the energy it produces in kWh.
2. Using your total volume of gas consumed, convert it into total energy consumed.
3. Add the energy tariff to your total energy consumed in kWh.
4. Convert the total energy consumed to total cost in your local currency, using the current energy price set by your provider.

prompter: Using the above example, can you tell me what my total cost per kilowatt hour would be, if:
- I am using propane for my generator, and pay 1/10th an ounce of silver per gallon.
- All combined, my energy tariffs are 1/15th an ounce of silver per kilowatt hour.

I would appreciate you using Markdown with Math so I could plug the formula into a tool I am writing.

assistant: Certainly! Based on the information you've provided, we can calculate your total cost per kilowatt hour as follows:

First, we need to convert the cost of propane from ounces of silver per gallon to kilowatt hours per cubic meter. To do this, we'll need to know the heat content of propane, which is typically measured in British Thermal Units (BTUs) per gallon. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the average heat content of propane is 91,333 BTUs per gallon.

Next, we'll convert BTUs to kilowatt hours. One BTU is equivalent to approximately 0.000293 kilowatt hours. Therefore, the heat content of propane is:

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91,333 BTUs/gallon * 0.000293 kWh/BTU = 26.75 kWh/gallon

Now, we need to convert the cost of propane to cost per kWh. One gallon of propane is equivalent to 0.00378541 cubic meters. Therefore, the cost of propane is:

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(1/10) oz/gallon / 0.00378541 m³/gallon = 2.6422 oz/m³

Finally, we'll add your energy tariffs to the cost of propane to get your total cost per kilowatt hour. Assuming that all of your energy tariffs apply equally to propane-generated electricity, your total energy tariff is:

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1/15 oz/kWh

Therefore, your total cost per kilowatt hour is:

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(2.6422 oz/m³ + 1/15 oz/kWh) * (1 m³/1,000 L) * (1 gallon/3.78541 L) * (26.75 kWh/gallon) = 0.1236 oz/kWh

I hope this helps with your tool! Let me know if you have any further questions.

assistant: To calculate the actual cost of energy consumption, you need to multiply the energy price per kWh by the amount of energy used. This can be done by multiplying the amount of gas used by the energy price per cubic meter.

To find the amount of gas used, you need to know the volume of gas used in cubic meters. You can find this by multiplying the amount of gas used by the total volume of gas used.

For example, if you used 20 cubic meters of gas and the energy price per cubic meter is $0.10/m3, then the actual cost of energy consumption is $20 * $0.10/m * 20m^3 = $400.

prompter: Can you calculate what my gas bill will be if I input the figures from my meter?