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Geotechnical
- Nov 22, 2002
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I'm working on a $4M boiler install for a federal building. The building currently purchases district steam. Savings for self-generation are substantial. I've a good handle on the costs and savings involved and have arrived at a payback of 10-12 years. Is there guidance, either federal (GSA, DOD, etc) or in industry on what a sensible payback for a project of this sort might be? I understand one can have an opinion, but what I am looking for is "official" guidance.
The reference will be used by management decision makers to support a thumbs up or down on the project. Boilers going in have a 30 year life. There are, of course, a number of other variables involved in the decision in addition to payback, but it certainly would be useful to point to an official source. I've looked at GSA on-line docs and haven't found what I'm looking for. I will probably contact FEMP directly and see what they can offer, but I'd also like to get other sources to weigh in.
The reference will be used by management decision makers to support a thumbs up or down on the project. Boilers going in have a 30 year life. There are, of course, a number of other variables involved in the decision in addition to payback, but it certainly would be useful to point to an official source. I've looked at GSA on-line docs and haven't found what I'm looking for. I will probably contact FEMP directly and see what they can offer, but I'd also like to get other sources to weigh in.