- Author
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Ruegg, R. T.
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McConnaughey, J. S.
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Sav, G. T.
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Hockenbery, K. A.
- Title
- Life-Cycle Costing. A Guide for Selecting Energy Conservation Projects for Public Buildings. Building Science Series (Final).
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
- Sponsor
- Department of Energy, Washington, DC
- Report
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NBS BSS 113,
September 1978,
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
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life-cycle cost
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energy conservation
- Abstract
- This report provides a step-by-step guide for conducting life-cycle cost evaluations of energy conservation projects for public buildings. It explains the use of life-cycle costing analysis to evaluate and rank the cost effectiveness of alternative energy conservation retrofit projects to existing public buildings, and to select the most cost-effective design for new buildings. Worksheets, illustrated with a realistic example, and a computer program are provided. This guide is compatible with a life-cycle costing guide prepared for the Department of Energy for use in the Federal Energy Management Program by Federal Agencies. The purpose of this report is to provide a guide to state and local governments for use in their energy conservation programs.