BHIVRABAI SAWANT POLYTECHNIC, WAGHOLI,

PUNE
ANEEXURE II

Evaluation Sheet for the Micro Project

Academic Year: 2024-25 Name of the Faculty: Isha Awhale mam

Course: Advance java Course code : 22517 Semester: v

Title of the project: Energy Billing System

COs addressed by Micro Project:

A:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

B:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

C:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

D:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Major learning outcomes achieved by students by doing the project

(a) Practical outcome:……………………………………………………………………………...............

(b) Unit outcomes in Cognitive domain:…………………………………………………………………..

(c) Outcomes in Affective domain:………………………………………………………………..............

Comments/suggestion about team work/leadership/inter-proposal communication (if any)

Roll No. Student Name Marks out of 6 for Marks out of 4for Total out
performance in performance in of 10
group activity oral/ presentation
(D5 Col.8) (D5 Col.9)

1 Somkuwar Pratik Manoj

2 Shete Bhagyashree Bapurao

3 Hadapat Bhagyashree Devappa

4 Ghante Siddharth Revappa

5 Nawlekar Omkar Uttam

 BHIVRABAI SAWANT POLYTECHNIC,
WAGHOLI PUNE
Micro Project Plan
Sign
Week Duration in of
Date Work or activity Performed
No. Hours the
Guid

1 One Hour Group Discussion on Topic

2 One Hour Assign task to group

3 One Hour Giving Particular Information

4 One Hour Got course and practical outcomes

5 One Hour Taking review and collected data

6 One Hour Verify material in sequence

7 One Hour Discussion on suggestion

8 One Hour Arrange data in sequence

9 One Hour Prepare proposal of project

10 One Hour Rearrange the data

11 One Hour Prepare the report

12 One Hour Verify report

13 One Hour Work on report

14 One Hour Prepare softcopy

15 One Hour Submission

 • Introduction
In todays world of emerging technology, computers are playing a vital role in
every walk of life. The problems due to the traditional system are overcome
with the help of tasks being online. Maintenance of the data like insertion,
deletion and modification is difficult with manual systems. The basic option of
security is itself not provided which is of major concern. Apart from this,
storage of the voluminous amounts of data is difficult . Moreover the
problems of consistency, reliability, integrity also exists. Since this is
a manual system there is always a probability that there is loss of data,
resulting in less durability. As these issues are of major concern, we
developed an application were in all the above factors are achieved. To
overcome the manual usage of data, A.P.S.E.B. used the concept of
single tier architecture which could solve only few problems. As these issues
are of major concern, we developed an application to A.P.S.E.B.
were in all the above factors are achieved.
A d d r e s s i n g t h e s e i s s u e s , w e d e v e l o p a web application “EBS”
(Electronic Billing System) which provides a service to all the
customers and employees of A.P.S.E.B to deal with the transactions online.
Energy Billing System is an Executive Information System that could be used
for entering, calculating and monitoring the Billing details of the
Electricity Consumers.
It provides environment to maintain the consumer details starting from getting n
ewc o n n e c t i o n , r e c e i v i n g b i l l , p a y m e n t s e t c . , a n d p e r f o r m a
n c e i n f o r m a t i o n t o t h e management . It would be an Intranet and
Internet based software solution that would availability of status
parameters. The ability to view the reports online to these reports from
any machine on the ex. LAN and WAN network.
An energy billing system is a crucial component of utility services that
calculates and charges customers for their energy consumption. It typically
involves metering energy usage, applying tariffs, and generating bills. This
system ensures accurate billing, helps manage resources efficiently, and enables
customers to track their energy expenses. It plays a pivotal role in the energy
sector's revenue collection and customer satisfaction.
What is Energy Billing System?

Energy Billing Software allows detailed monitoring and management of energy

and utility costs, including tracking consumption at various time intervals.

It allows users to view current and historical information about their energy
and utility consumption, compare payment plans, and see trends over different
periods.

What does Energy Billing Software Include?

1. Specialized solutions for all kinds of energy and utility billing needs
2.Property management (cost allocation, fees, and taxes)
3,APIs for integration with other systems
4.Integration with advanced metering infrastructure (AMI)
5.possibility to customize and add extra functionalities
6.24/7 support to help you set up and maintain a system.

Objectives of Energy Billing System

Electricity is an energy that play a major role in human life. In day to day life,
each and every device from the minute machinery of a wrist watch and to the
enormous industrial robots, each and everything directly or indirectly relies
upon the electricity.
Observing the amount of changes that have happened in the past few decades
that took place in the electricity generation department we can be in nothing
but awe but even now the method of the payment that the consumers use are
still trivial complared to the services that aree available in the present day.
This system has a wide array of disadvantages like malpractices are done while
billing, escaping from punishment if any late payments, manpower for billing
and collecting bills and wastage of paper billing.
We are concerned about the economic loss that arises due to the manual
billing system.

• The Problem Statement

This project is a modern version of the traditional electricity billing system. The
focus of this project is to computerize the electricity billing system to make it
more seamless, accessible, and efficient. The software calculates the units
consumed within a specified time duration and accordingly calculates the
amount of money to be paid for those units.

• Advantages :

o Accuracy: It ensures accurate measurement and billing based on

actual energy consumption, reducing the risk of overbilling or
underbilling.

o Transparency: Users can monitor their energy usage and

understand their bills better, promoting energy conservation and
cost-saving behaviors.

o Automation: It streamlines the billing process, reducing manual

errors and administrative costs for energy providers.

o Fairness: Users are billed based on their actual consumption,

promoting fairness in billing for both residential and commercial
customers.

o Time Efficiency: It saves time for both consumers and energy

providers by automating meter reading, billing generation, and
payment processing.
 o Cost Savings: Reduced operational costs and improved efficiency
can lead to cost savings for energy companies, potentially
translating into lower energy prices for customers.

o Sustainability: Real-time data and analysis can help identify

energy-saving opportunities, contributing to sustainability goals
and reduced carbon emissions.

o Billing Flexibility: Energy billing systems can offer various billing

options, such as time-of-use rates, flat rates, or tiered pricing,
allowing customers to choose plans that align with their energy
usage patterns.

o Data Insights: Energy providers can gather valuable data on

consumption patterns, helping them plan infrastructure upgrades
and optimize energy distribution.

o Customer Satisfaction: Improved billing accuracy, transparency,

and options for energy plans can enhance customer satisfaction
and loyalty.

• Does your energy billing system meet customer needs?

1.Define your customers’ expectations.
2.Gain buy-in from your employees.
3.Support strategic objectives.
4.Find a solution that benefits your utility and the communities it serves.

• DFD(Data Flow Diagram)

DFDs come in various levels of complexity, from high-level context

diagrams that provide an overview of a system's interactions to detailed
diagrams that break down each process and data flow in great detail.
DFDs are commonly used in system analysis and design to understand,
document, and communicate how data is processed and exchanged
within a system. They are valuable tools for designing and improving
systems.
• Code

import javax.swing.*;
import java.awt.*;
import java.awt.event.ActionEvent;
import java.awt.event.ActionListener;

public class EnergyBillingSystem extends JFrame {

private JLabel nameLabel, unitsLabel;
private JTextField nameField, unitsField;
private JButton calculateButton;
private JTextArea outputArea;

public EnergyBillingSystem() {
setTitle("Energy Billing System");
setDefaultCloseOperation(JFrame.EXIT_ON_CLOSE);
setSize(300, 200);
setLayout(new GridLayout(5, 2));

nameLabel = new JLabel("Customer Name:");

nameField = new JTextField();
unitsLabel = new JLabel("Units Consumed:");
unitsField = new JTextField();
calculateButton = new JButton("Calculate");

calculateButton.addActionListener(new ActionListener() {
@Override
public void actionPerformed(ActionEvent e) {
calculateTotalBill();
}
});

add(nameLabel);
add(nameField);
add(unitsLabel);
add(unitsField);
add(new JLabel());
 add(calculateButton);
add(new JLabel());
add(new JLabel());

setVisible(true);
}

private void calculateTotalBill() {

try {
String name = nameField.getText();
double units = Double.parseDouble(unitsField.getText());

// Calculate the total bill (you can define your own calculation
logic here)
double totalBill = units * 0.10; // Assuming a rate of $0.10 per unit

// Create a new window to display the output

JFrame outputWindow = new JFrame("Output");
outputWindow.setSize(300, 100);

// Display the result in a JLabel

JLabel resultLabel = new JLabel("Customer: " + name + " Total Bill:
$" + String.format("%.2f", totalBill));
outputWindow.add(resultLabel);

outputWindow.setVisible(true);
} catch (NumberFormatException e) {
JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(this, "Invalid Input", "Error",
JOptionPane.ERROR_MESSAGE);
}
}

public static void main(String[] args) {

SwingUtilities.invokeLater(new Runnable() {
@Override
public void run() {
new EnergyBillingSystem();
 }
});
}
}

• Output

• Conclusion

An conclusion, an energy billing system is a critical component

of the energy sector, serving as the backbone for accurately
measuring and charging customers for their energy
consumption. It ensures transparency in billing processes, aids
in resource management, and allows customers to monitor
their energy expenses. This system is indispensable for revenue
collection in the energy industry and plays a pivotal role in
customer satisfaction by providing reliable and efficient billing
services. As technology continues to advance, energy billing
systems are evolving to become more sophisticated and user-
friendly, enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of
energy service providers.
• Reference:
1. "Utility Billing System"
2. "Electricity Billing Software"
3. https://www.energybilling,co.uk/
4. http://210.212.223,83:9000/EBS