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calculate_electricity_cost

Compute the electricity cost of any appliance. Input power rating, daily usage hours, and electricity price to get daily, monthly, and yearly costs for energy budgeting.

Instructions

Compute electricity cost for an appliance. Use for energy budgeting. Inputs: power W, daily usage hours, kWh price. Returns daily/monthly/yearly cost. See list_bundles for related 'vie-quotidienne' calculators.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
power_wYesWatts
hours_dayYesHours/day
daysNoDays
price_kwhNoEUR/kWh

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultNoComputed result. Object whose fields depend on the tool (e.g. {tax, marginal_rate, brackets} for tax tools, {volume_l, gallons} for volume tools).
formulaNoHuman-readable formula or method used (e.g. "I=P·r·t", "Magnus formula").
sourceNoAuthoritative source for the rule or formula (e.g. "Article 197 CGI", "NF DTU 21").
reference_urlNoLink to a calcul2 page documenting the calculation in detail.
Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations, the description carries full burden. It mentions inputs and outputs (daily/monthly/yearly cost) but lacks details on permissions, rate limits, or any side effects.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is two sentences, front-loaded with purpose and key details, and no unnecessary words. It efficiently covers purpose, inputs, outputs, and related tools.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given an output schema exists, the description need not fully detail returns, but it mentions daily/monthly/yearly cost. It misses explaining the role of the 'days' parameter in yearly calculation, but overall it is sufficiently complete.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100%, so the schema already explains parameters. The description restates them without adding significant meaning beyond the schema, but it does mention output breakdowns not in schema.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the tool computes electricity cost for an appliance and mentions energy budgeting, which distinguishes it from many sibling calculators. However, it does not explicitly differentiate from similar energy calculators like calculate_ev_charging_cost or calculate_led_savings.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description provides a usage context ('Use for energy budgeting') and hints at related calculators via list_bundles, but it does not explicitly state when not to use this tool or compare it to alternatives.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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