OEO Ontology

Overview / Open Energy Ontology / Class - variable cost
Label: variable cost

Definition:
A variable cost is a cost that depends on an amount of goods or services.

Sub classes:
Definition:
An electricity cost is a variable cost that depends on electricity price and amount.

Definition:
A fuel cost is a variable cost that depends on the type and amount of fuel.

Definition:
Variable costs are costs that depend on the amount of goods or services produced and which are paid by the producer.

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Definition:
Cost is a quantity value that describes the amount of money needed to buy, make, or do a thing.