Life Cycle Costing: A Practical Guide for Energy Managers

Life-cycle costing is now recognized by industry and government as the most cost-effective method of making purchasing decisions. The authors provide an up-to-date manual covering techniques and applications of life-cycle costing. The text covers how to use life-cycle costing; the effect of fuel escalation on purchasing decisions; how to comply with government procurement practices; and how to save on energy and operating costs. Special features include a summary of tax legislation pertaining to write-offs of energy-conserving expenditures; a section on the ranking of projects, including DOE requirements; interest and discount escalation tables; computer programs for life-cycle costing; and case study problems with solutions. A glossary of terms is included. 17 references, 43 figures, 65 tables.