APPENDIX 8D: LIFE!CYCLE COST SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

8D.1 DESIGN LINE 1 RESULTS .......................................... 8D-1


8D.1.1 Design Line 1 Results, Baseline Scenario .......................... 8D-2


8D.1.2 Design Line 1 Results, Low A & B Distribution Scenario ............. 8D-2


8D.1.3 Design Line 1 Results, High A & B Distribution Scenario ............. 8D-3


8D.1.4 Design Line 1 Results, Low Loading Scenario ...................... 8D-4


8D.1.5 Design Line 1 Results, High Loading Scenario ...................... 8D-4


8D.1.6 Design Line 1 Results, Low Electricity Price Scenario ................ 8D-5


8D.1.7 Design Line 1 Results, High Electricity Price Scenario ................ 8D-6


8D.1.8 Design Line 1 Results, High Load Growth Scenario .................. 8D-6


8D.1.9 Design Line 1 Results, Low Equipment Price Scenario ............... 8D-7


8D.1.10 Design Line 1 Results, High Equipment Price Scenario ............... 8D-8


8D.1.11 Design Line 1 Results, Low Electricity Price Trend Scenario ........... 8D-8


8D.1.12 Design Line 1 Results, High Electricity Price Trend Scenario ........... 8D-9


8D.2 DESIGN LINE 2 RESULTS ......................................... 8D-10


8D.2.1 Design Line 2 Results, Baseline Scenario ......................... 8D-11


8D.2.2 Design Line 2 Results, Low A & B Distribution Scenario ............ 8D-11


8D.2.3 Design Line 2 Results, High A & B Distribution Scenario ............ 8D-12


8D.2.4 Design Line 2 Results, Low Loading Scenario ..................... 8D-13


8D.2.5 Design Line 2 Results, High Loading Scenario ..................... 8D-13


8D.2.6 Design Line 2 Results, Low Electricity Price Scenario ............... 8D-14


8D.2.7 Design Line 2 Results, High Electricity Price Scenario ............... 8D-15


8D.2.8 Design Line 2 Results, High Load Growth Scenario ................. 8D-15


8D.2.9 Design Line 2 Results, Low Equipment Price Scenario .............. 8D-16


8D.2.10 Design Line 2 Results, High Equipment Price Scenario .............. 8D-17


8D.2.11 Design Line 2 Results, Low Electricity Price Trend Scenario .......... 8D-17


8D.2.12 Design Line 2 Results, High Electricity Price Trend Scenario .......... 8D-18


8D.3 DESIGN LINE 3 .................................................. 8D-19


8D.3.1 Design Line 3 Results, Baseline Scenario ......................... 8D-20


8D.3.2 Design Line 3 Results, Low A & B Distribution Scenario ............ 8D-20


8D.3.3 Design Line 3 Results, High A & B Distribution Scenario ............ 8D-21


8D.3.4 Design Line 3 Results, Low Loading Scenario ..................... 8D-22


8D.3.5 Design Line 3 Results, High Loading Scenario ..................... 8D-22


8D.3.6 Design Line 3 Results, Low Electricity Price Scenario ............... 8D-23


8D.3.7 Design Line 3 Results, High Electricity Price Scenario ............... 8D-23


8D.3.8 Design Line 3 Results, High Load Growth Scenario ................. 8D-24


8D.3.9 Design Line 3 Results, Low Equipment Price Scenario .............. 8D-25


8D.3.10 Design Line 3 Results, High Equipment Price Scenario .............. 8D-25


8D.3.11 Design Line 3 Results, Low Electricity Price Trend Scenario .......... 8D-26


8D.3.12 Design Line 3 Results, High Electricity Price Trend Scenario .......... 8D-27


8D.4 DESIGN LINE 4 RESULTS ......................................... 8D-28


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8D.4.1 Design Line 4 Results, Baseline Scenario ......................... 8D-29


8D.4.2 Design Line 4 Results, Low A & B Distribution Scenario ............ 8D-29


8D.4.3 Design Line 4 Results, High A & B Distribution Scenario ............ 8D-30


8D.4.4 Design Line 4 Results, Low Loading Scenario ..................... 8D-31


8D.4.5 Design Line 4 Results, High Loading Scenario ..................... 8D-31


8D.4.6 Design Line 4 Results, Low Electricity Price Scenario ............... 8D-32


8D.4.7 Design Line 4 Results, High Electricity Price Scenario ............... 8D-33


8D.4.8 Design Line 4 Results, High Load Growth Scenario ................. 8D-33


8D.4.9 Design Line 4 Results, Low Equipment Price Scenario .............. 8D-34


8D.4.10 Design Line 4 Results, High Equipment Price Scenario .............. 8D-35


8D.4.11 Design Line 4 Results, Low Electricity Price Trend Scenario .......... 8D-35


8D.4.12 Design Line 4 Results, High Electricity Price Trend Scenario .......... 8D-36


8D.5 DESIGN LINE 5 RESULTS ......................................... 8D-37


8D.5.1 Design Line 5 Results, Baseline Scenario ......................... 8D-38


8D.5.2 Design Line 5 Results, Low A & B Distribution Scenario ............ 8D-38


8D.5.3 Design Line 5 Results, High A & B Distribution Scenario ............ 8D-39


8D.5.4 Design Line 5 Results, Low Loading Scenario ..................... 8D-40


8D.5.5 Design Line 5 Results, High Loading Scenario ..................... 8D-40


8D.5.6 Design Line 5 Results, Low Electricity Price Scenario ............... 8D-41


8D.5.7 Design Line 5 Results, High Electricity Price Scenario ............... 8D-42


8D.5.8 Design Line 5 Results, High Load Growth Scenario ................. 8D-42


8D.5.9 Design Line 5 Results, High Load Growth Scenario ................. 8D-42


8D.5.10 Design Line 5 Results, Low Equipment Price Scenario .............. 8D-43


8D.5.11 Design Line 5 Results, High Equipment Price Scenario .............. 8D-44


8D.5.12 Design Line 5 Results, Low Electricity Price Trend Scenario .......... 8D-44


8D.5.13 Design Line 5 Results, High Electricity Price Trend Scenario .......... 8D-45


8D.6 DESIGN LINE 12 RESULTS ........................................ 8D-46


8D.6.1 Design Line 12 Results, Baseline Scenario ........................ 8D-47


8D.6.2 Design Line 12 Results, Low A & B Distribution Scenario ........... 8D-47


8D.6.3 Design Line 12 Results, High A & B Distribution Scenario ........... 8D-48


8D.6.4 Design Line 12 Results, Low Loading Scenario .................... 8D-49


8D.6.5 Design Line 12 Results, High Loading Scenario .................... 8D-49


8D.6.6 Design Line 12 Results, Low Electricity Price Scenario .............. 8D-50


8D.6.7 Design Line 12 Results, High Electricity Price Scenario .............. 8D-51


8D.6.8 Design Line 12 Results, Low Equipment Price Scenario ............. 8D-51


8D.6.9 Design Line 12 Results, High Equipment Price Scenario ............. 8D-52


8D.6.10 Design Line 12 Results, Low Electricity Price Trend Scenario ......... 8D-53


8D.6.11 Design Line 12 Results, High Electricity Price Trend Scenario ......... 8D-53


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LIST OF TABLES


Table 8D.1.1 LCC Savings ($), Summary Table for Design Line 1 ................... 8D-1 

Table 8D.1.2 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 1 Representative Unit, Baseline 

Scenario .................................................... 8D-2 

Table 8D.1.3 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 1 Representative Unit, Baseline 

Scenario .................................................... 8D-2 

Table 8D.1.4 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 1 Representative Unit, Low A & 

B Distribution Scenario ........................................ 8D-2 

Table 8D.1.5 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 1 Representative Unit, Low A & B 

Distribution Scenario .......................................... 8D-3 

Table 8D.1.6 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 1 Representative Unit, High A 

& B Distribution Scenario ...................................... 8D-3 

Table 8D.1.7 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 1 Representative Unit, High A & B 

Distribution Scenario .......................................... 8D-3 

Table 8D.1.8 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 1 Representative Unit, Low 

Loading Scenario ............................................. 8D-4 

Table 8D.1.9 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 1 Representative Unit, Low 

Loading Scenario ............................................. 8D-4 

Table 8D.1.10 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 1 Representative Unit, High 

Loading Scenario ............................................. 8D-4 

Table 8D.1.11 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 1 Representative Unit, High 

Loading Scenario ............................................. 8D-5 

Table 8D.1.12 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 1 Representative Unit, Low 

Electricity Price Scenario ....................................... 8D-5 

Table 8D.1.13 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 1 Representative Unit, Low 

Electricity Price Scenario ....................................... 8D-5 

Table 8D.1.14 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 1 Representative Unit, High 

Electricity Price Scenario ....................................... 8D-6 

Table 8D.1.15 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 1 Representative Unit, High 

Electricity Price Scenario ....................................... 8D-6 

Table 8D.1.16 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 1 Representative Unit, High 

Load Growth Scenario ......................................... 8D-6 

Table 8D.1.17 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 1 Representative Unit, High Load 

Growth Scenario ............................................. 8D-7 

Table 8D.1.18 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 1 Representative Unit, Low 

Equipment Price Scenario ....................................... 8D-7 

Table 8D.1.19 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 1 Representative Unit, Low 

Equipment Price Scenario ....................................... 8D-7 

Table 8D.1.20 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 1 Representative Unit, High 

Equipment Price Scenario ....................................... 8D-8 

Table 8D.1.21 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 1 Representative Unit, High 

Equipment Price Scenario ....................................... 8D-8 

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Table 8D.1.22 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 1 Representative Unit, Low 

Electricity Price Trend Scenario .................................. 8D-8 

Table 8D.1.23 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 1 Representative Unit, Low 

Electricity Price Trend Scenario .................................. 8D-9 

Table 8D.1.24 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 1 Representative Unit, High 

Electricity Price Trend Scenario .................................. 8D-9 

Table 8D.1.25 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 1 Representative Unit, High 

Electricity Price Trend Scenario .................................. 8D-9 

Table 8D.2.1 LCC Savings ($), Summary Table for Design Line 2 .................. 8D-10 

Table 8D.2.2 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 2 Representative Unit, Baseline 

Scenario ................................................... 8D-11 

Table 8D.2.3 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 2 Representative Unit, Baseline 

Scenario ................................................... 8D-11 

Table 8D.2.4 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 2 Representative Unit, Low A & 

B Distribution Scenario ....................................... 8D-11 

Table 8D.2.5 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 2 Representative Unit, Low A & B 

Distribution Scenario ......................................... 8D-12 

Table 8D.2.6 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 2 Representative Unit, High A 

& B Distribution Scenario ..................................... 8D-12 

Table 8D.2.7 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 2 Representative Unit, High A & B 

Distribution Scenario ......................................... 8D-12 

Table 8D.2.8 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 2 Representative Unit, Low 

Loading Scenario ............................................ 8D-13 

Table 8D.2.9 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 2 Representative Unit, Low 

Loading Scenario ............................................ 8D-13 

Table 8D.2.10 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 2 Representative Unit, High 

Loading Scenario ............................................ 8D-13 

Table 8D.2.11 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 2 Representative Unit, High 

Loading Scenario ............................................ 8D-14 

Table 8D.2.12 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 2 Representative Unit, Low 

Electricity Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-14 

Table 8D.2.13 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 2 Representative Unit, Low 

Electricity Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-14 

Table 8D.2.14 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 2 Representative Unit, High 

Electricity Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-15 

Table 8D.2.15 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 2 Representative Unit, High 

Electricity Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-15 

Table 8D.2.16 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 2 Representative Unit, High 

Load Growth Scenario ........................................ 8D-15 

Table 8D.2.17 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 2 Representative Unit, High Load 

Growth Scenario ............................................ 8D-16 

Table 8D.2.18 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 2 Representative Unit, Low 

Equipment Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-16 

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Table 8D.2.19 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 2 Representative Unit, Low 

Equipment Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-16 

Table 8D.2.20 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 2 Representative Unit, High 

Equipment Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-17 

Table 8D.2.21 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 2 Representative Unit, High 

Equipment Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-17 

Table 8D.2.22 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 2 Representative Unit, Low 

Electricity Price Trend Scenario ................................. 8D-17 

Table 8D.2.23 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 2 Representative Unit, Low 

Electricity Price Trend Scenario ................................. 8D-18 

Table 8D.2.24 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 2 Representative Unit, High 

Electricity Price Trend Scenario ................................. 8D-18 

Table 8D.2.25 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 2 Representative Unit, High 

Electricity Price Trend Scenario ................................. 8D-18 

Table 8D.3.1 LCC Savings ($), Summary Table for Design Line 3 .................. 8D-19 

Table 8D.3.2 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 3 Representative Unit, Baseline 

Scenario ................................................... 8D-20 

Table 8D.3.3 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 3 Representative Unit, Baseline 

Scenario ................................................... 8D-20 

Table 8D.3.4 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 3 Representative Unit, Low A & 

B Distribution Scenario ....................................... 8D-20 

Table 8D.3.5 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 3 Representative Unit, Low A & B 

Distribution Scenario ......................................... 8D-21 

Table 8D.3.6 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 3 Representative Unit, High A 

& B Distribution Scenario ..................................... 8D-21 

Table 8D.3.7 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 3 Representative Unit, High A & B 

Distribution Scenario ......................................... 8D-21 

Table 8D.3.8 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 3 Representative Unit, Low 

Loading Scenario ............................................ 8D-22 

Table 8D.3.9 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 3 Representative Unit, Low 

Loading Scenario ............................................ 8D-22 

Table 8D.3.10 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 3 Representative Unit, High 

Loading Scenario ............................................ 8D-22 

Table 8D.3.11 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 3 Representative Unit, Low 

Electricity Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-23 

Table 8D.3.12 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 3 Representative Unit, High 

Loading Scenario ............................................ 8D-23 

Table 8D.3.13 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 3 Representative Unit, Low 

Electricity Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-23 

Table 8D.3.14 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 3 Representative Unit, High 

Electricity Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-23 

Table 8D.3.15 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 3 Representative Unit, High 

Electricity Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-24 

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Table 8D.3.16 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 3 Representative Unit, High 

Load Growth Scenario ........................................ 8D-24 

Table 8D.3.17 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 3 Representative Unit, High Load 

Growth Scenario ............................................ 8D-24 

Table 8D.3.18 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 3 Representative Unit, Low 

Equipment Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-25 

Table 8D.3.19 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 3 Representative Unit, Low 

Equipment Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-25 

Table 8D.3.20 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 3 Representative Unit, High 

Equipment Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-25 

Table 8D.3.21 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 3 Representative Unit, High 

Equipment Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-26 

Table 8D.3.22 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 3 Representative Unit, Low 

Electricity Price Trend Scenario ................................. 8D-26 

Table 8D.3.23 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 3 Representative Unit, Low 

Electricity Price Trend Scenario ................................. 8D-26 

Table 8D.3.24 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 3 Representative Unit, Low 

Electricity Price Trend Scenario ................................. 8D-27 

Table 8D.3.25 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 3 Representative Unit, Low 

Electricity Price Trend Scenario ................................. 8D-27 

Table 8D.4.1 LCC Savings ($), Summary Table for Design Line 4 .................. 8D-28 

Table 8D.4.2 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 4 Representative Unit, Baseline 

Scenario ................................................... 8D-29 

Table 8D.4.3 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 4 Representative Unit, Baseline 

Scenario ................................................... 8D-29 

Table 8D.4.4 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 4 Representative Unit, Low A & 

B Distribution Scenario ....................................... 8D-29 

Table 8D.4.5 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 4 Representative Unit, Low A & B 

Distribution Scenario ......................................... 8D-30 

Table 8D.4.6 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 4 Representative Unit, High A 

& B Distribution Scenario ..................................... 8D-30 

Table 8D.4.7 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 4 Representative Unit, High A & B 

Distribution Scenario ......................................... 8D-30 

Table 8D.4.8 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 4 Representative Unit, Low 

Loading Scenario ............................................ 8D-31 

Table 8D.4.9 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 4 Representative Unit, Low 

Loading Scenario ............................................ 8D-31 

Table 8D.4.10 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 4 Representative Unit, High 

Loading Scenario ............................................ 8D-31 

Table 8D.4.11 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 4 Representative Unit, High 

Loading Scenario ............................................ 8D-32 

Table 8D.4.12 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 4 Representative Unit, Low 

Electricity Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-32 

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Table 8D.4.13 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 4 Representative Unit, Low 

Electricity Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-32 

Table 8D.4.14 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 4 Representative Unit, High 

Electricity Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-33 

Table 8D.4.15 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 4 Representative Unit, High 

Electricity Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-33 

Table 8D.4.16 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 4 Representative Unit, High 

Load Growth Scenario ........................................ 8D-33 

Table 8D.4.17 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 4 Representative Unit, High Load 

Growth Scenario ............................................ 8D-34 

Table 8D.4.18 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 4 Representative Unit, Low 

Equipment Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-34 

Table 8D.4.19 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 4 Representative Unit, Low 

Equipment Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-34 

Table 8D.4.20 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 4 Representative Unit, High 

Equipment Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-35 

Table 8D.4.21 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 4 Representative Unit, High 

Equipment Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-35 

Table 8D.4.22 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 4 Representative Unit, Low 

Electricity Price Trend Scenario ................................. 8D-35 

Table 8D.4.23 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 4 Representative Unit, Low 

Electricity Price Trend Scenario ................................. 8D-36 

Table 8D.4.24 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 4 Representative Unit, High 

Electricity Price Trend Scenario ................................. 8D-36 

Table 8D.4.25 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 4 Representative Unit, High 

Electricity Price Trend Scenario ................................. 8D-36 

Table 8D.5.1 LCC Savings ($), Summary Table for Design Line 5 .................. 8D-37 

Table 8D.5.2 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 5 Representative Unit, Baseline 

Scenario ................................................... 8D-38 

Table 8D.5.3 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 5 Representative Unit, Baseline 

Scenario ................................................... 8D-38 

Table 8D.5.4 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 5 Representative Unit, Low A & 

B Distribution Scenario ....................................... 8D-38 

Table 8D.5.5 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 5 Representative Unit, Low A & B 

Distribution Scenario ......................................... 8D-39 

Table 8D.5.6 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 5 Representative Unit, High A 

& B Distribution Scenario ..................................... 8D-39 

Table 8D.5.7 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 5 Representative Unit, High A & B 

Distribution Scenario ......................................... 8D-39 

Table 8D.5.8 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 5 Representative Unit, Low 

Loading Scenario ............................................ 8D-40 

Table 8D.5.9 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 5 Representative Unit, Low 

Loading Scenario ............................................ 8D-40 

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Table 8D.5.10 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 5 Representative Unit, High 

Loading Scenario ............................................ 8D-40 

Table 8D.5.11 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 5 Representative Unit, High 

Loading Scenario ............................................ 8D-41 

Table 8D.5.12 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 5 Representative Unit, Low 

Electricity Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-41 

Table 8D.5.13 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 5 Representative Unit, Low 

Electricity Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-41 

Table 8D.5.14 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 5 Representative Unit, High 

Electricity Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-42 

Table 8D.5.15 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 5 Representative Unit, High 

Electricity Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-42 

Table 8D.5.16 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 5 Representative Unit, High 

Load Growth Scenario ........................................ 8D-42 

Table 8D.5.17 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 5 Representative Unit, High Load 

Growth Scenario ............................................ 8D-43 

Table 8D.5.18 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 5 Representative Unit, Low 

Equipment Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-43 

Table 8D.5.19 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 5 Representative Unit, Low 

Equipment Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-43 

Table 8D.5.20 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 5 Representative Unit, High 

Equipment Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-44 

Table 8D.5.21 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 5 Representative Unit, High 

Equipment Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-44 

Table 8D.5.22 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 5 Representative Unit, Low 

Electricity Price Trend Scenario ................................. 8D-44 

Table 8D.5.23 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 5 Representative Unit, Low 

Electricity Price Trend Scenario ................................. 8D-45 

Table 8D.5.24 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 5 Representative Unit, High 

Electricity Price Trend Scenario ................................. 8D-45 

Table 8D.5.25 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 5 Representative Unit, High 

Electricity Price Trend Scenario ................................. 8D-45 

Table 8D.6.1 LCC Savings ($), Summary Table for Design Line 12 ................. 8D-46 

Table 8D.6.2 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 12 Representative Unit, Baseline 

Scenario ................................................... 8D-47 

Table 8D.6.3 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 12 Representative Unit, Baseline 

Scenario ................................................... 8D-47 

Table 8D.6.4 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 12 Representative Unit, Low A 

& B Distribution Scenario ..................................... 8D-47 

Table 8D.6.5 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 12 Representative Unit, Low A & 

B Distribution Scenario ....................................... 8D-48 

Table 8D.6.6 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 12 Representative Unit, High A 

& B Distribution Scenario ..................................... 8D-48 

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Table 8D.6.7 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 12 Representative Unit, High A & 

B Distribution Scenario ....................................... 8D-48 

Table 8D.6.8 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 12 Representative Unit, Low 

Loading Scenario ............................................ 8D-49 

Table 8D.6.9 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 12 Representative Unit, Low 

Loading Scenario ............................................ 8D-49 

Table 8D.6.10 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 12 Representative Unit, High 

Loading Scenario ............................................ 8D-49 

Table 8D.6.11 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 12 Representative Unit, High 

Loading Scenario ............................................ 8D-50 

Table 8D.6.12 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 12 Representative Unit, Low 

Electricity Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-50 

Table 8D.6.13 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 12 Representative Unit, Low 

Electricity Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-50 

Table 8D.6.14 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 12 Representative Unit, High 

Electricity Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-51 

Table 8D.6.15 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 12 Representative Unit, High 

Electricity Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-51 

Table 8D.6.16 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 12 Representative Unit, Low 

Equipment Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-51 

Table 8D.6.17 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 12 Representative Unit, Low 

Equipment Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-52 

Table 8D.6.18 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 12 Representative Unit, Low 

Equipment Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-52 

Table 8D.6.19 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 12 Representative Unit, High 

Equipment Price Scenario ...................................... 8D-52 

Table 8D.6.20 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 12 Representative Unit, Low 

Electricity Price Trend Scenario ................................. 8D-53 

Table 8D.6.21 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 12 Representative Unit, Low 

Electricity Price Trend Scenario ................................. 8D-53 

Table 8D.6.22 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 12 Representative Unit, High 

Electricity Price Trend Scenario ................................. 8D-53 

Table 8D.6.23 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 12 Representative Unit, High 

Electricity Price Trend Scenario ................................. 8D-54 

LIST OF FIGURES 

Figure 8D.1 Mean LCC Savings by Scenario for Design Line 1 .................... 8D-1


Figure 8D.2 Mean LCC Savings ($), by Scenario for Design Line 2 ................ 8D-10


Figure 8D.3 Mean LCC Savings ($), by Scenario for Design Line 2 ................ 8D-19


Figure 8.D.4 Mean LCC Savings ($) by Scenario for Design Line 4 ................ 8D-28


Figure 8.D.5 Mean LCC Savings ($) by Scenario for Design Line 5 ................ 8D-37


Figure 8.D.6 Mean LCC Savings ($) by Scenario for Design Line 12 ............... 8D-46


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8D.1 DESIGN LINE 1 RESULTS 

Figure 8D.1 Mean LCC Savings by Scenario for Design Line 1 

Table 8D.1.1 LCC Savings ($), Summary Table for Design Line 1 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.9 98.9 98.9 99.04 99.19 99.59 99.19 99.08 99.08 99.04 

Baseline 124 124 124 98 -62 -1074 -62 90 90 98 

High Load Growth 126 126 126 131 1 -943 1 125 125 131 

Non Evaluating A & B Distribution 444 444 444 391 183 -864 183 385 385 391 

High Evaluating A & B Distribution 19 19 19 2 -144 -1140 -144 -7 -7 2 

Low Loading 122 122 122 76 -103 -1160 -103 67 67 76 

High Loading 126 126 126 123 -14 -974 -14 117 117 123 

Low Electricity Price 108 108 108 73 -102 -1176 -102 62 62 73 

High Electricity Price 140 140 140 122 -22 -972 -22 118 118 122 

Low Equipment Price Scenario 108 108 108 73 -102 -1176 -102 62 62 73 

High Equipment Price Scenario 68 68 68 -35 -60 -1463 -60 -63 -63 -35 

Low Electricity Price Trend Scenario 121 121 121 93 -70 -1095 -70 84 84 93 

High Electricity Price Trend 127 127 127 102 -54 -1054 -54 95 95 102 

Scenario 

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8D.1.1 Design Line 1 Results, Baseline Scenario 

Table 8D.1.2 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 1 Representative Unit, 

Baseline Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.90 98.90 98.90 99.04 99.19 99.59 99.19 99.08 99.08 99.04 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 2.0 2.0 2.0 16.9 63.3 96.7 63.3 24.8 24.8 16.9 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 66.1 66.1 66.1 50.0 7.0 0.0 7.0 38.8 38.8 50.0 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 31.9 31.9 31.9 33.2 29.7 3.3 29.7 36.5 36.5 33.2 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 124 124 124 98 -62 -1074 -62 90 90 98 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 366 366 366 195 -67 -1074 -67 147 147 195 

Table 8D.1.3 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 1 Representative Unit, 

Baseline Scenario 

Mean Payback (Years)


Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%)


Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%)


Transformers having Undefined Payback (%)


Mean Incremental First Cost ($)


Mean Operating Cost Savings ($)


Payback of Average Transformer


Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

5.9 5.9 5.9 18.2 35.2 45.9 35.2 21.3 21.3 18.2 

66.1 66.1 66.1 50.0 7.0 0.0 7.01 38.77 38.77 49.96 

25.0 25.0 25.0 48.0 88.8 99.7 88.82 58.31 58.31 48 

8.9 8.9 8.9 2.0 4.2 0.3 4.17 2.92 2.92 2.04 

59 59 59 262 481 2087 481 286 286 262 

25 25 25 27 23 55 23 25 25 27 

2.36 2.36 2.36 9.70 20.91 37.95 20.91 11.44 11.44 9.70 

8D.1.2 Design Line 1 Results, Low A & B Distribution Scenario 

Table 8D.1.4 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 1 Representative Unit, Low 

A & B Distribution Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.90 98.90 98.90 99.04 99.19 99.59 99.19 99.08 99.08 99.04 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 1.0 1.0 1.0 7.0 34.3 91.3 34.3 8.7 8.7 7.0 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 99.1 99.1 99.1 93.0 65.7 8.7 65.7 91.3 91.3 93.0 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 444 444 444 391 183 -864 183 385 385 391 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 444 444 444 391 183 -864 183 385 385 391 

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Table 8D.1.5 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 1 Representative Unit, Low A 

& B Distribution Scenario 

Mean Payback (Years)


Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%)


Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%)


Transformers having Undefined Payback (%)


Mean Incremental First Cost ($)


Mean Operating Cost Savings ($)


Payback of Average Transformer


Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

3.1 3.1 3.1 8.3 15.7 31.6 15.7 9.3 9.3 8.3 

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 

75.7 75.7 75.7 100.0 100.0 100.0 100 100 100 100 

24.3 24.3 24.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 

62 62 62 297 693 2385 693 364 364 297 

30 30 30 40 50 85 50 44 44 40 

2.07 2.07 2.07 7.43 13.86 28.06 13.86 8.27 8.27 7.43 

8D.1.3 Design Line 1 Results, High A & B Distribution Scenario 

Table 8D.1.6 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 1 Representative Unit, 

High A & B Distribution Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.90 98.90 98.90 99.04 99.19 99.59 99.19 99.08 99.08 99.04 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 2.7 2.7 2.7 20.7 73.0 98.5 73.0 29.4 29.4 20.7 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 87.2 87.2 87.2 65.6 8.8 0.0 8.8 51.9 51.9 65.6 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 10.1 10.1 10.1 13.7 18.2 1.5 18.2 18.8 18.8 13.7 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 19 19 19 2 -144 -1140 -144 -7 -7 2 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 151 151 151 6 -158 -1140 -158 -14 -14 6 

Table 8D.1.7 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 1 Representative Unit, High A 

& B Distribution Scenario 

Mean Payback (Years)


Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%)


Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%)


Transformers having Undefined Payback (%)


Mean Incremental First Cost ($)


Mean Operating Cost Savings ($)


Payback of Average Transformer


Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

13.4 13.4 13.4 28.3 42.5 50.4 42.5 29.7 29.7 28.3 

87.2 87.2 87.2 65.6 8.8 0.0 8.82 51.89 51.89 65.62 

9.1 9.1 9.1 31.9 85.2 99.6 85.23 44.87 44.87 31.93 

3.7 3.7 3.7 2.5 6.0 0.4 5.95 3.24 3.24 2.45 

57 57 57 231 406 1990 406 242 242 231 

12 12 12 13 14 46 14 13 13 13 

4.75 4.75 4.75 17.77 29.00 43.26 29.00 18.62 18.62 17.77 

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8D.1.4 Design Line 1 Results, Low Loading Scenario 

Table 8D.1.8 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 1 Representative Unit, Low 

Loading Scenario 

Efficiency (%)


Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%)


Transformers with No Change in LCC (%)


Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%)


Mean LCC Savings ($)


Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($)


Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

98.90 98.90 98.90 99.04 99.19 99.59 99.19 99.08 99.08 99.04 

2.2 2.2 2.2 19.0 66.9 98.2 66.9 27.0 27.0 19.0 

66.1 66.1 66.1 50.0 7.0 0.0 7.0 38.8 38.8 50.0 

31.8 31.8 31.8 31.0 26.1 1.8 26.1 34.2 34.2 31.0 

122 122 122 76 -103 -1160 -103 67 67 76 

361 361 361 151 -111 -1160 -111 109 109 151 

Table 8D.1.9 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 1 Representative Unit, Low 

Loading Scenario 

Mean Payback (Years)


Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%)


Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%)


Transformers having Undefined Payback (%)


Mean Incremental First Cost ($)


Mean Operating Cost Savings ($)


Payback of Average Transformer


Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

6.2 6.2 6.2 20.4 39.0 49.5 39.0 23.5 23.5 20.4 

66.1 66.1 66.1 50.0 7.0 0.0 7.01 38.77 38.77 49.96 

24.9 24.9 24.9 47.3 87.9 99.5 87.9 57.68 57.68 47.25 

9.0 9.0 9.0 2.8 5.1 0.5 5.09 3.55 3.55 2.79 

59 59 59 262 481 2087 481 286 286 262 

25 25 25 24 21 50 21 23 23 24 

2.36 2.36 2.36 10.92 22.90 41.74 22.90 12.43 12.43 10.92 

8D.1.5 Design Line 1 Results, High Loading Scenario 

Table 8D.1.10 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 1 Representative 

Unit, High Loading Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.90 98.90 98.90 99.04 99.19 99.59 99.19 99.08 99.08 99.04 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 1.8 1.8 1.8 14.8 59.5 94.6 59.5 22.5 22.5 14.8 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 66.1 66.1 66.1 50.0 7.0 0.0 7.0 38.8 38.8 50.0 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 32.1 32.1 32.1 35.3 33.5 5.4 33.5 38.7 38.7 35.3 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 126 126 126 123 -14 -974 -14 117 117 123 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 371 371 371 246 -15 -974 -15 191 191 246 

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Table 8D.1.11 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 1 Representative Unit, 

High Loading Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 5.6 5.6 5.6 16.1 31.6 42.2 31.6 19.3 19.3 16.1 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 66.1 66.1 66.1 50.0 7.0 0.0 7.01 38.77 38.77 49.96 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 25.0 25.0 25.0 48.6 89.4 99.8 89.44 58.79 58.79 48.63 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 8.9 8.9 8.9 1.4 3.6 0.2 3.55 2.44 2.44 1.41 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 59 59 59 262 481 2087 481 286 286 262 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 25 25 25 30 26 61 26 28 28 30 

Payback of Average Transformer 2.36 2.36 2.36 8.73 18.50 34.21 18.50 10.21 10.21 8.73 

8D.1.6 Design Line 1 Results, Low Electricity Price Scenario 

Table 8D.1.12 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 1 Representative 

Unit, Low Electricity Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.90 98.90 98.90 99.04 99.19 99.59 99.19 99.08 99.08 99.04 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 2.3 2.3 2.3 18.5 67.8 98.2 67.8 27.0 27.0 18.5 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 66.1 66.1 66.1 50.0 7.0 0.0 7.0 38.8 38.8 50.0 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 31.6 31.6 31.6 31.5 25.2 1.8 25.2 34.2 34.2 31.5 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 108 108 108 73 -102 -1176 -102 62 62 73 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 319 319 319 146 -110 -1176 -110 101 101 146 

Table 8D.1.13 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 1 Representative Unit, 

Low Electricity Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 6.5 6.5 6.5 19.9 38.5 50.8 38.5 23.4 23.4 19.9 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 66.1 66.1 66.1 50.0 7.0 0.0 7.01 38.77 38.77 49.96 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 25.0 25.0 25.0 47.9 88.8 99.7 88.77 58.25 58.25 47.9 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 8.9 8.9 8.9 2.1 4.2 0.3 4.22 2.98 2.98 2.14 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 59 59 59 262 481 2087 481 286 286 262 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 22 22 22 24 21 49 21 22 22 24 

Payback of Average Transformer 2.68 2.68 2.68 10.92 22.90 42.59 22.90 13.00 13.00 10.92 

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8D.1.7 Design Line 1 Results, High Electricity Price Scenario 

Table 8D.1.14 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 1 Representative 

Unit, High Electricity Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.90 98.90 98.90 99.04 99.19 99.59 99.19 99.08 99.08 99.04 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 1.8 1.8 1.8 15.5 59.3 94.8 59.3 22.7 22.7 15.5 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 66.1 66.1 66.1 50.0 7.0 0.0 7.0 38.8 38.8 50.0 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 32.2 32.2 32.2 34.5 33.7 5.2 33.7 38.5 38.5 34.5 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 140 140 140 122 -22 -972 -22 118 118 122 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 412 412 412 244 -23 -972 -23 193 193 244 

Table 8D.1.15 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 1 Representative Unit, 

High Electricity Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 5.4 5.4 5.4 16.8 32.5 41.8 32.5 19.7 19.7 16.8 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 66.1 66.1 66.1 50.0 7.0 0.0 7.01 38.77 38.77 49.96 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 25.0 25.0 25.0 48.1 88.9 99.7 88.87 58.38 58.38 48.09 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 8.9 8.9 8.9 2.0 4.1 0.3 4.12 2.85 2.85 1.95 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 59 59 59 262 481 2087 481 286 286 262 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 28 28 28 29 26 61 26 28 28 29 

Payback of Average Transformer 2.11 2.11 2.11 9.03 18.50 34.21 18.50 10.21 10.21 9.03 

8D.1.8 Design Line 1 Results, High Load Growth Scenario 

Table 8D.1.16 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 1 Representative 

Unit, High Load Growth Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.90 98.90 98.90 99.04 99.19 99.59 99.19 99.08 99.08 99.04 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 1.8 1.8 1.8 14.3 58.3 93.7 58.3 21.9 21.9 14.3 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 66.1 66.1 66.1 50.0 7.0 0.0 7.0 38.8 38.8 50.0 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 32.1 32.1 32.1 35.8 34.7 6.3 34.7 39.4 39.4 35.8 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 126 126 126 131 1 -943 1 125 125 131 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 373 373 373 262 1 -943 1 205 205 262 

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Table 8D.1.17 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 1 Representative Unit, 

High Load Growth Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 5.9 5.9 5.9 18.2 35.2 45.9 35.2 21.3 21.3 18.2 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 66.1 66.1 66.1 50.0 7.0 0.0 7.01 38.77 38.77 49.96 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 25.0 25.0 25.0 48.0 88.8 99.7 88.82 58.31 58.31 48 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 8.9 8.9 8.9 2.0 4.2 0.3 4.17 2.92 2.92 2.04 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 59 59 59 262 481 2087 481 286 286 262 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 25 25 25 27 23 55 23 25 25 27 

Payback of Average Transformer 2.36 2.36 2.36 9.70 20.91 37.95 20.91 11.44 11.44 9.70 

8D.1.9 Design Line 1 Results, Low Equipment Price Scenario 

Table 8D.1.18 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 1 Representative 

Unit, Low Equipment Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.90 98.90 98.90 99.04 99.19 99.59 99.19 99.08 99.08 99.04 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 1.1 1.1 1.1 8.5 44.8 93.4 44.8 11.5 11.5 8.5 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 72.5 72.5 72.5 64.7 26.7 0.0 26.7 59.2 59.2 64.7 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 26.4 26.4 26.4 26.8 28.5 6.6 28.5 29.4 29.4 26.8 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 101 101 101 99 19 -663 19 100 100 99 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 368 368 368 280 26 -663 26 246 246 280 

Table 8D.1.19 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 1 Representative Unit, 

Low Equipment Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 4.8 4.8 4.8 12.6 31.4 39.1 31.4 14.7 14.7 12.6 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 72.5 72.5 72.5 64.7 26.7 0.0 26.67 59.16 59.16 64.71 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 19.7 19.7 19.7 34.3 68.9 99.5 68.87 39.9 39.9 34.29 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 7.8 7.8 7.8 1.0 4.5 0.5 4.46 0.94 0.94 1 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 37 37 37 210 358 1548 358 241 241 210 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 24 24 24 29 22 49 22 28 28 29 

Payback of Average Transformer 1.54 1.54 1.54 7.24 16.27 31.59 16.27 8.61 8.61 7.24 

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8D.1.10 Design Line 1 Results, High Equipment Price Scenario 

Table 8D.1.20 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 1 Representative 

Unit, High Equipment Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.90 98.90 98.90 99.04 99.19 99.59 99.19 99.08 99.08 99.04 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 17.0 17.0 17.0 45.3 56.4 98.6 56.4 53.8 53.8 45.3 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 46.8 46.8 46.8 29.7 1.7 0.0 1.7 21.2 21.2 29.7 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 36.2 36.2 36.2 25.0 41.9 1.4 41.9 25.1 25.1 25.0 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 68 68 68 -35 -60 -1463 -60 -63 -63 -35 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 128 128 128 -49 -61 -1463 -61 -80 -80 -49 

Table 8D.1.21 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 1 Representative Unit, 

High Equipment Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 17.2 17.2 17.2 29.6 26.6 50.7 26.6 32.6 32.6 29.6 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 46.8 46.8 46.8 29.7 1.7 0.0 1.66 21.16 21.16 29.71 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 51.1 51.1 51.1 68.7 97.8 99.8 97.78 75.22 75.22 68.67 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 2.1 2.1 2.1 1.6 0.6 0.2 0.56 3.62 3.62 1.62 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 229 229 229 504 708 2575 708 519 519 504 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 21 21 21 26 37 60 37 25 25 26 

Payback of Average Transformer 10.90 10.90 10.90 19.38 19.14 42.92 19.14 20.76 20.76 19.38 

8D.1.11 Design Line 1 Results, Low Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Table 8D.1.22 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 1 Representative 

Unit, Low Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.90 98.90 98.90 99.04 99.19 99.59 99.19 99.08 99.08 99.04 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 2.0 2.0 2.0 17.1 64.1 97.0 64.1 25.2 25.2 17.1 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 66.1 66.1 66.1 50.0 7.0 0.0 7.0 38.8 38.8 50.0 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 31.9 31.9 31.9 32.9 28.9 3.0 28.9 36.0 36.0 32.9 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 121 121 121 93 -70 -1095 -70 84 84 93 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 356 356 356 185 -76 -1095 -76 138 138 185 

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Table 8D.1.23 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 1 Representative Unit, 

Low Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 5.9 5.9 5.9 18.4 35.6 46.4 35.6 21.5 21.5 18.4 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 66.1 66.1 66.1 50.0 7.0 0.0 7.01 38.77 38.77 49.96 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 25.0 25.0 25.0 48.0 88.8 99.7 88.82 58.31 58.31 48 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 8.9 8.9 8.9 2.0 4.2 0.3 4.17 2.92 2.92 2.04 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 59 59 59 262 481 2087 481 286 286 262 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 25 25 25 26 23 54 23 25 25 26 

Payback of Average Transformer 2.36 2.36 2.36 10.08 20.91 38.65 20.91 11.44 11.44 10.08 

8D.1.12 Design Line 1 Results, High Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Table 8D.1.24 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 1 Representative 

Unit, High Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.90 98.90 98.90 99.04 99.19 99.59 99.19 99.08 99.08 99.04 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 1.9 1.9 1.9 16.7 62.5 96.4 62.5 24.4 24.4 16.7 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 66.1 66.1 66.1 50.0 7.0 0.0 7.0 38.8 38.8 50.0 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 32.0 32.0 32.0 33.4 30.5 3.7 30.5 36.9 36.9 33.4 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 127 127 127 102 -54 -1054 -54 95 95 102 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 375 375 375 205 -58 -1054 -58 156 156 205 

Table 8D.1.25 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 1 Representative Unit, 

High Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 5.8 5.8 5.8 18.0 34.9 45.4 34.9 21.1 21.1 18.0 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 66.1 66.1 66.1 50.0 7.0 0.0 7.01 38.77 38.77 49.96 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 25.0 25.0 25.0 48.0 88.8 99.7 88.82 58.31 58.31 47.99 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 8.9 8.9 8.9 2.1 4.2 0.3 4.17 2.92 2.92 2.05 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 59 59 59 262 481 2087 481 286 286 262 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 25 25 25 27 24 56 24 25 25 27 

Payback of Average Transformer 2.36 2.36 2.36 9.70 20.04 37.27 20.04 11.44 11.44 9.70 

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8D.2 DESIGN LINE 2 RESULTS


Figure 8D.2 Mean LCC Savings ($), by Scenario for Design Line 2 

Table 8D.2.1 LCC Savings ($), Summary Table for Design Line 2 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.7 98.73 98.76 98.79 98.96 99.46 99.04 98.91 98.91 98.79 

Baseline 59 65 76 76 -24 -1094 -113 22 22 76 

High Load Growth 62 67 82 83 -4 -1038 -88 34 34 83 

Non Evaluating A & B Distribution 183 178 205 210 92 -1026 -9 149 149 210 

High Evaluating A & B Distribution 16 25 32 30 -63 -1117 -148 -20 -20 30 

Low Loading 57 63 73 71 -36 -1131 -129 14 14 71 

High Loading 61 66 80 81 -9 -1052 -94 31 31 81 

Low Electricity Price 47 51 62 61 -49 -1155 -143 -1 -1 61 

High Electricity Price 70 78 90 90 2 -1034 -83 45 45 90 

Low Equipment Price Scenario 47 51 62 61 -49 -1155 -143 -1 -1 61 

High Equipment Price Scenario -3 -18 -9 16 -21 -1402 -233 47 47 16 

Low Electricity Price Trend Scenario 56 62 74 73 -29 -1107 -119 18 18 73 

High Electricity Price Trend 61 67 79 78 -19 -1083 -107 27 27 78 

Scenario 

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8D.2.1 Design Line 2 Results, Baseline Scenario 

Table 8D.2.2 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 2 Representative Unit, 

Baseline Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.70 98.73 98.76 98.79 98.96 99.46 99.04 98.91 98.91 98.79 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 12.1 10.5 9.6 12.4 57.7 99.5 79.6 42.5 42.5 12.4 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 42.0 38.4 36.3 34.1 10.0 0.0 0.1 16.5 16.5 34.1 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 45.9 51.1 54.2 53.5 32.3 0.5 20.3 41.0 41.0 53.5 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 59 65 76 76 -24 -1094 -113 22 22 76 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 101 105 120 115 -26 -1094 -113 27 27 115 

Table 8D.2.3 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 2 Representative Unit, 

Baseline Scenario 

Mean Payback (Years)


Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%)


Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%)


Transformers having Undefined Payback (%)


Mean Incremental First Cost ($)


Mean Operating Cost Savings ($)


Payback of Average Transformer


Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

12.7 11.7 10.6 12.2 27.3 59.4 34.2 22.5 22.5 12.2 

42.0 38.4 36.3 34.1 10.0 0.0 0.13 16.45 16.45 34.14 

53.9 57.0 58.4 60.9 88.3 100.0 97.69 81.73 81.73 60.9 

4.1 4.6 5.3 5.0 1.7 0.0 2.18 1.82 1.82 4.96 

84 94 85 96 295 1721 409 234 234 96 

11 12 12 12 15 33 17 15 15 12 

7.64 7.83 7.08 8.00 19.67 52.15 24.06 15.60 15.60 8.00 

8D.2.2 Design Line 2 Results, Low A & B Distribution Scenario 

Table 8D.2.4 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 2 Representative Unit, Low 

A & B Distribution Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.70 98.73 98.76 98.79 98.96 99.46 99.04 98.91 98.91 98.79 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 4.9 5.6 4.0 4.0 32.6 98.6 57.8 16.4 16.4 4.0 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 95.1 94.4 96.0 96.0 67.5 1.4 42.2 83.6 83.6 96.0 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 183 178 205 210 92 -1026 -9 149 149 210 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 183 178 205 210 92 -1026 -9 149 149 210 

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Table 8D.2.5 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 2 Representative Unit, Low A 

& B Distribution Scenario 

Mean Payback (Years)


Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%)


Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%)


Transformers having Undefined Payback (%)


Mean Incremental First Cost ($)


Mean Operating Cost Savings ($)


Payback of Average Transformer


Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

6.5 7.7 6.6 6.8 15.2 45.3 19.6 12.3 12.3 6.8 

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 

100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100 100 100 100 

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 

99 128 113 120 364 1865 521 284 284 120 

16 18 19 19 26 45 29 25 25 19 

6.19 7.11 5.95 6.32 14.00 41.44 17.97 11.36 11.36 6.32 

8D.2.3 Design Line 2 Results, High A & B Distribution Scenario 

Table 8D.2.6 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 2 Representative Unit, 

High A & B Distribution Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.70 98.73 98.76 98.79 98.96 99.46 99.04 98.91 98.91 98.79 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 14.9 12.6 11.7 15.3 66.3 99.7 87.0 50.6 50.6 15.3 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 55.6 51.2 48.6 45.6 13.4 0.0 0.2 22.4 22.4 45.6 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 29.5 36.2 39.7 39.1 20.3 0.3 12.8 27.1 27.1 39.1 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 16 25 32 30 -63 -1117 -148 -20 -20 30 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 37 50 63 54 -72 -1117 -149 -26 -26 54 

Table 8D.2.7 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 2 Representative Unit, High A 

& B Distribution Scenario 

Mean Payback (Years)


Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%)


Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%)


Transformers having Undefined Payback (%)


Mean Incremental First Cost ($)


Mean Operating Cost Savings ($)


Payback of Average Transformer


Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

18.1 15.3 14.0 16.0 32.4 64.2 39.5 27.1 27.1 16.0 

55.6 51.2 48.6 45.6 13.4 0.0 0.21 22.38 22.38 45.58 

39.3 43.4 45.1 48.2 84.2 100.0 96.91 75.05 75.05 48.23 

5.1 5.4 6.3 6.2 2.4 0.0 2.88 2.57 2.57 6.19 

75 75 71 84 270 1673 372 214 214 84 

6 7 8 8 11 29 12 11 11 8 

12.50 10.71 8.88 10.50 24.55 57.69 31.00 19.45 19.45 10.50 

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8D.2.4 Design Line 2 Results, Low Loading Scenario 

Table 8D.2.8 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 2 Representative Unit, Low 

Loading Scenario 

Efficiency (%)


Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%)


Transformers with No Change in LCC (%)


Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%)


Mean LCC Savings ($)


Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($)


Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

98.70 98.73 98.76 98.79 98.96 99.46 99.04 98.91 98.91 98.79 

12.5 10.9 10.5 13.6 60.6 99.7 82.0 44.3 44.3 13.6 

42.0 38.4 36.3 34.1 10.0 0.0 0.1 16.5 16.5 34.1 

45.5 50.7 53.3 52.2 29.4 0.3 17.9 39.2 39.2 52.2 

57 63 73 71 -36 -1131 -129 14 14 71 

98 103 115 107 -40 -1131 -129 17 17 107 

Table 8D.2.9 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 2 Representative Unit, Low 

Loading Scenario 

Mean Payback (Years)


Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%)


Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%)


Transformers having Undefined Payback (%)


Mean Incremental First Cost ($)


Mean Operating Cost Savings ($)


Payback of Average Transformer


Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

12.9 12.0 11.2 12.9 29.0 62.7 36.0 23.5 23.5 12.9 

42.0 38.4 36.3 34.1 10.0 0.0 0.13 16.45 16.45 34.14 

53.6 57.0 58.3 60.7 87.9 100.0 97.39 81.48 81.48 60.65 

4.3 4.6 5.4 5.2 2.0 0.0 2.48 2.07 2.07 5.21 

84 94 85 96 295 1721 409 234 234 96 

11 11 12 12 14 31 16 14 14 12 

7.64 8.55 7.08 8.00 21.07 55.52 25.56 16.71 16.71 8.00 

8D.2.5 Design Line 2 Results, High Loading Scenario 

Table 8D.2.10 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 2 Representative 

Unit, High Loading Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.70 98.73 98.76 98.79 98.96 99.46 99.04 98.91 98.91 98.79 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 11.6 10.1 8.8 11.3 54.6 99.1 76.4 40.6 40.6 11.3 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 42.0 38.4 36.3 34.1 10.0 0.0 0.1 16.5 16.5 34.1 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 46.4 51.4 55.0 54.6 35.4 0.9 23.5 42.9 42.9 54.6 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 61 66 80 81 -9 -1052 -94 31 31 81 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 105 108 126 123 -10 -1052 -94 37 37 123 

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Table 8D.2.11 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 2 Representative Unit, 

High Loading Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 12.2 11.4 10.1 11.4 25.7 56.0 32.2 21.4 21.4 11.4 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 42.0 38.4 36.3 34.1 10.0 0.0 0.13 16.45 16.45 34.14 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 54.1 57.0 58.6 61.1 88.6 100.0 97.91 81.86 81.86 61.05 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 3.9 4.6 5.2 4.8 1.4 0.0 1.96 1.69 1.69 4.81 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 84 94 85 96 295 1721 409 234 234 96 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 11 12 12 13 16 36 18 16 16 13 

Payback of Average Transformer 7.64 7.83 7.08 7.38 18.44 47.81 22.72 14.63 14.63 7.38 

8D.2.6 Design Line 2 Results, Low Electricity Price Scenario 

Table 8D.2.12 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 2 Representative 

Unit, Low Electricity Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.70 98.73 98.76 98.79 98.96 99.46 99.04 98.91 98.91 98.79 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 13.5 12.0 11.3 14.5 63.8 99.7 84.9 47.7 47.7 14.5 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 42.0 38.4 36.3 34.1 10.0 0.0 0.1 16.5 16.5 34.1 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 44.5 49.6 52.4 51.3 26.2 0.3 15.0 35.9 35.9 51.3 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 47 51 62 61 -49 -1155 -143 -1 -1 61 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 81 84 98 92 -54 -1155 -144 -1 -1 92 

Table 8D.2.13 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 2 Representative Unit, 

Low Electricity Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 13.9 12.9 11.8 13.5 30.2 65.4 37.5 24.9 24.9 13.5 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 42.0 38.4 36.3 34.1 10.0 0.0 0.13 16.45 16.45 34.14 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 53.9 57.0 58.4 60.9 88.3 100.0 97.64 81.72 81.72 60.87 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 4.1 4.6 5.3 5.0 1.7 0.0 2.23 1.83 1.83 4.99 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 84 94 85 96 295 1721 409 234 234 96 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 10 10 11 11 14 29 15 13 13 11 

Payback of Average Transformer 8.40 9.40 7.73 8.73 21.07 59.34 27.27 18.00 18.00 8.73 

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8D.2.7 Design Line 2 Results, High Electricity Price Scenario 

Table 8D.2.14 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 2 Representative 

Unit, High Electricity Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.70 98.73 98.76 98.79 98.96 99.46 99.04 98.91 98.91 98.79 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 10.8 9.3 8.5 10.8 52.5 99.0 73.9 37.9 37.9 10.8 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 42.0 38.4 36.3 34.1 10.0 0.0 0.1 16.5 16.5 34.1 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 47.1 52.3 55.2 55.1 37.5 1.0 25.9 45.7 45.7 55.1 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 70 78 90 90 2 -1034 -83 45 45 90 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 121 126 142 137 2 -1034 -83 54 54 137 

Table 8D.2.15 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 2 Representative Unit, 

High Electricity Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 11.6 10.7 9.6 11.1 25.0 54.4 31.3 20.6 20.6 11.1 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 42.0 38.4 36.3 34.1 10.0 0.0 0.13 16.45 16.45 34.14 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 53.9 57.0 58.4 60.9 88.3 100.0 97.72 81.77 81.77 60.93 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 4.1 4.6 5.3 4.9 1.7 0.0 2.15 1.78 1.78 4.93 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 84 94 85 96 295 1721 409 234 234 96 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 12 13 13 14 17 37 18 17 17 14 

Payback of Average Transformer 7.00 7.23 6.54 6.86 17.35 46.51 22.72 13.76 13.76 6.86 

8D.2.8 Design Line 2 Results, High Load Growth Scenario 

Table 8D.2.16 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 2 Representative 

Unit, High Load Growth Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.70 98.73 98.76 98.79 98.96 99.46 99.04 98.91 98.91 98.79 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 11.5 10.0 8.7 11.0 53.8 98.9 75.4 40.1 40.1 11.0 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 42.0 38.4 36.3 34.1 10.0 0.0 0.1 16.5 16.5 34.1 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 46.5 51.6 55.1 54.8 36.2 1.1 24.5 43.5 43.5 54.8 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 62 67 82 83 -4 -1038 -88 34 34 83 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 106 108 128 126 -5 -1038 -88 41 41 126 

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Table 8D.2.17 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 2 Representative Unit, 

High Load Growth Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 12.7 11.7 10.6 12.2 27.3 59.4 34.2 22.5 22.5 12.2 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 42.0 38.4 36.3 34.1 10.0 0.0 0.13 16.45 16.45 34.14 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 53.9 57.0 58.4 60.9 88.3 100.0 97.69 81.73 81.73 60.9 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 4.1 4.6 5.3 5.0 1.7 0.0 2.18 1.82 1.82 4.96 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 84 94 85 96 295 1721 409 234 234 96 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 11 12 12 12 15 33 17 15 15 12 

Payback of Average Transformer 7.64 7.83 7.08 8.00 19.67 52.15 24.06 15.60 15.60 8.00 

8D.2.9 Design Line 2 Results, Low Equipment Price Scenario 

Table 8D.2.18 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 2 Representative 

Unit, Low Equipment Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.70 98.73 98.76 98.79 98.96 99.46 99.04 98.91 98.91 98.79 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 0.8 2.1 3.7 6.1 36.3 98.8 67.4 24.3 24.3 6.1 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 71.2 69.1 66.2 62.5 33.0 0.0 2.1 43.4 43.4 62.5 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 28.0 28.8 30.1 31.4 30.8 1.2 30.5 32.3 32.3 31.4 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 76 77 77 77 29 -792 -33 57 57 77 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 265 249 228 205 44 -792 -34 101 101 205 

Table 8D.2.19 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 2 Representative Unit, 

Low Equipment Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 3.2 5.0 6.5 8.8 25.6 54.6 37.3 20.1 20.1 8.8 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 71.2 69.1 66.2 62.5 33.0 0.0 2.1 43.42 43.42 62.5 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 23.2 29.6 32.0 34.9 63.4 100.0 90.72 54.38 54.38 34.9 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 5.6 1.3 1.8 2.6 3.6 0.0 7.18 2.2 2.2 2.6 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 27 44 52 67 215 1337 256 174 174 67 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 17 17 16 16 15 29 13 16 16 16 

Payback of Average Transformer 1.59 2.59 3.25 4.19 14.33 46.10 19.69 10.88 10.88 4.19 

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8D.2.10 Design Line 2 Results, High Equipment Price Scenario 

Table 8D.2.20 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 2 Representative 

Unit, High Equipment Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.70 98.73 98.76 98.79 98.96 99.46 99.04 98.91 98.91 98.79 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 48.2 54.4 48.3 38.3 61.5 99.8 88.5 41.6 41.6 38.3 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 17.0 12.3 9.2 8.9 0.3 0.0 0.1 1.8 1.8 8.9 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 34.8 33.4 42.5 52.8 38.3 0.3 11.4 56.6 56.6 52.8 

Mean LCC Savings ($) -3 -18 -9 16 -21 -1402 -233 47 47 16 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) -4 -21 -10 17 -21 -1402 -233 48 48 17 

Table 8D.2.21 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 2 Representative Unit, 

High Equipment Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 26.5 27.0 24.6 22.1 22.7 63.9 33.7 18.7 18.7 22.1 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 17.0 12.3 9.2 8.9 0.3 0.0 0.09 1.84 1.84 8.87 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 79.8 86.0 89.3 89.2 96.2 100.0 99.51 91.33 91.33 89.21 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 3.2 1.7 1.5 1.9 3.5 0.0 0.4 6.83 6.83 1.92 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 178 215 232 215 337 2099 612 227 227 215 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 10 11 13 13 18 36 21 16 16 13 

Payback of Average Transformer 17.80 19.55 17.85 16.54 18.72 58.31 29.14 14.19 14.19 16.54 

8D.2.11 Design Line 2 Results, Low Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Table 8D.2.22 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 2 Representative 

Unit, Low Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.70 98.73 98.76 98.79 98.96 99.46 99.04 98.91 98.91 98.79 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 12.4 10.7 9.9 12.8 58.8 99.5 80.6 43.4 43.4 12.8 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 42.0 38.4 36.3 34.1 10.0 0.0 0.1 16.5 16.5 34.1 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 45.6 50.8 53.9 53.1 31.2 0.5 19.3 40.2 40.2 53.1 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 56 62 74 73 -29 -1107 -119 18 18 73 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 97 101 115 110 -32 -1107 -119 21 21 110 

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Table 8D.2.23 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 2 Representative Unit, 

Low Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 12.8 11.8 10.7 12.3 27.6 60.0 34.5 22.7 22.7 12.3 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 42.0 38.4 36.3 34.1 10.0 0.0 0.13 16.45 16.45 34.14 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 53.9 57.0 58.4 60.9 88.3 100.0 97.68 81.73 81.73 60.9 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 4.1 4.6 5.3 5.0 1.7 0.0 2.19 1.82 1.82 4.96 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 84 94 85 96 295 1721 409 234 234 96 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 11 11 12 12 15 33 16 15 15 12 

Payback of Average Transformer 7.64 8.55 7.08 8.00 19.67 52.15 25.56 15.60 15.60 8.00 

8D.2.12 Design Line 2 Results, High Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Table 8D.2.24 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 2 Representative 

Unit, High Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.70 98.73 98.76 98.79 98.96 99.46 99.04 98.91 98.91 98.79 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 11.8 10.2 9.3 12.0 56.6 99.4 78.5 41.6 41.6 12.0 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 42.0 38.4 36.3 34.1 10.0 0.0 0.1 16.5 16.5 34.1 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 46.2 51.4 54.4 53.9 33.4 0.6 21.4 42.0 42.0 53.9 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 61 67 79 78 -19 -1083 -107 27 27 78 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 105 109 124 119 -21 -1083 -107 32 32 119 

Table 8D.2.25 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 2 Representative Unit, 

High Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 12.6 11.6 10.5 12.0 27.1 58.8 33.8 22.3 22.3 12.0 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 42.0 38.4 36.3 34.1 10.0 0.0 0.13 16.45 16.45 34.14 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 53.9 57.0 58.4 60.9 88.3 100.0 97.7 81.74 81.74 60.89 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 4.1 4.6 5.3 5.0 1.7 0.0 2.17 1.81 1.81 4.97 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 84 94 85 96 295 1721 409 234 234 96 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 11 12 12 12 15 33 17 15 15 12 

Payback of Average Transformer 7.64 7.83 7.08 8.00 19.67 52.15 24.06 15.60 15.60 8.00 

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8D.3 DESIGN LINE 3


Figure 8D.3 Mean LCC Savings ($), by Scenario for Design Line 2 

Table 8D.3.1 LCC Savings ($), Summary Table for Design Line 3 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 99.3 99.38 99.46 99.54 99.74 99.75 99.54 99.47 99.42 99.38 

Baseline 1132 1464 1560 1308 -2341 -3460 1308 1597 1555 1464 

High Load Growth 1425 1789 2015 1855 -1425 -2472 1855 2052 1906 1789 

Non Evaluating A & B Distribution 4132 4879 5109 4734 1035 -126 4734 5215 5131 4879 

High Evaluating A & B Distribution 132 308 351 145 -3488 -4591 145 365 344 308 

Low Loading 935 1245 1255 941 -2957 -4124 941 1291 1319 1245 

High Loading 1361 1718 1916 1735 -1625 -2687 1735 1952 1830 1718 

Low Electricity Price 987 1260 1293 936 -3055 -4194 936 1325 1328 1260 

High Electricity Price 1277 1667 1828 1680 -1627 -2725 1680 1869 1782 1667 

Low Equipment Price Scenario 987 1260 1293 936 -3055 -4194 936 1325 1328 1260 

High Equipment Price Scenario 1093 1372 1440 69 -4060 -5645 69 1456 1494 1372 

Low Electricity Price Trend Scenario 1103 1423 1507 1234 -2484 -3607 1234 1542 1509 1423 

High Electricity Price Trend 1160 1503 1613 1381 -2202 -3317 1381 1650 1599 1503 

Scenario 

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8D.3.1 Design Line 3 Results, Baseline Scenario 

Table 8D.3.2 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 3 Representative Unit, 

Baseline Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 

1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 99.30 99.38 99.46 99.54 99.74 99.75 99.54 99.47 99.42 99.38 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 1.4 1.4 7.7 44.3 83.7 87.3 44.3 8.1 2.5 1.4 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 66.6 59.0 49.1 2.1 0.2 0.0 2.1 47.1 56.5 59.0 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 32.0 39.6 43.2 53.6 16.2 12.7 53.6 44.8 41.0 39.6 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 1132 1464 1560 1308 -2341 -3460 1308 1597 1555 1464 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 3391 3566 3064 1336 -2345 -3460 1336 3020 3576 3566 

Table 8D.3.3 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 3 Representative Unit, 

Baseline Scenario 

Mean Payback (Years)


Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%)


Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%)


Transformers having Undefined Payback (%)


Mean Incremental First Cost ($)


Mean Operating Cost Savings ($)


Payback of Average Transformer


Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

4.0 5.1 10.5 19.4 30.4 34.1 19.4 10.6 6.4 5.1 

66.6 59.0 49.1 2.1 0.2 0.0 2.11 47.12 56.51 58.95 

31.4 40.4 50.3 93.6 99.8 100.0 93.59 52.01 43.18 40.36 

2.0 0.7 0.6 4.3 0.0 0.0 4.3 0.87 0.31 0.69 

532 991 1784 2226 9294 10629 2226 1722 1237 991 

235 272 288 209 396 406 209 282 288 272 

2.26 3.64 6.19 10.65 23.47 26.18 10.65 6.11 4.30 3.64 

8D.3.2 Design Line 3 Results, Low A & B Distribution Scenario 

Table 8D.3.4 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 3 Representative Unit, Low 

A & B Distribution Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 99.30 99.38 99.46 99.54 99.74 99.75 99.54 99.47 99.42 99.38 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 1.6 1.5 4.2 11.1 52.5 60.7 11.1 3.8 1.8 1.5 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 98.4 98.5 95.8 88.9 47.5 39.3 88.9 96.3 98.2 98.5 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 4132 4879 5109 4734 1035 -126 4734 5215 5131 4879 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 4132 4879 5109 4734 1035 -126 4734 5215 5131 4879 

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Table 8D.3.5 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 3 Representative Unit, Low A 

& B Distribution Scenario 

Mean Payback (Years)


Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%)


Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%)


Transformers having Undefined Payback (%)


Mean Incremental First Cost ($)


Mean Operating Cost Savings ($)


Payback of Average Transformer


Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

2.8 3.9 6.3 9.4 18.7 20.8 9.4 6.1 4.4 3.9 

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 

99.9 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100 100 100 100 

0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 

524 1105 2196 3908 11127 12528 3908 2155 1394 1105 

279 358 435 512 706 717 512 439 390 358 

1.88 3.09 5.05 7.63 15.76 17.47 7.63 4.91 3.57 3.09 

8D.3.3 Design Line 3 Results, High A & B Distribution Scenario 

Table 8D.3.6 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 3 Representative Unit, 

High A & B Distribution Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 99.30 99.38 99.46 99.54 99.74 99.75 99.54 99.47 99.42 99.38 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 1.1 1.6 8.7 53.9 93.9 96.1 53.9 9.4 3.0 1.6 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 88.5 78.0 64.3 2.9 0.1 0.0 2.9 61.8 74.2 78.0 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 10.4 20.4 27.0 43.2 6.0 3.9 43.2 28.9 22.8 20.4 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 132 308 351 145 -3488 -4591 145 365 344 308 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 1142 1398 982 149 -3492 -4591 149 955 1331 1398 

Table 8D.3.7 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 3 Representative Unit, High A 

& B Distribution Scenario 

Mean Payback (Years)


Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%)


Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%)


Transformers having Undefined Payback (%)


Mean Incremental First Cost ($)


Mean Operating Cost Savings ($)


Payback of Average Transformer


Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

8.3 7.3 14.8 22.7 34.2 38.3 22.7 14.7 9.7 7.3 

88.5 78.0 64.3 2.9 0.1 0.0 2.93 61.75 74.17 77.98 

8.7 21.1 34.6 91.1 99.9 100.0 91.11 36.7 25.38 21.07 

2.8 1.0 1.1 6.0 0.0 0.0 5.96 1.55 0.45 0.95 

555 801 1387 1671 8688 10009 1671 1330 1032 801 

99 130 139 105 292 302 105 134 139 130 

5.61 6.16 9.98 15.91 29.75 33.14 15.91 9.93 7.42 6.16 

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8D.3.4 Design Line 3 Results, Low Loading Scenario 

Table 8D.3.8 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 3 Representative Unit, Low 

Loading Scenario 

Efficiency (%)


Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%)


Transformers with No Change in LCC (%)


Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%)


Mean LCC Savings ($)


Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($)


Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

99.30 99.38 99.46 99.54 99.74 99.75 99.54 99.47 99.42 99.38 

1.5 1.6 8.9 45.9 87.5 90.7 45.9 9.4 2.9 1.6 

66.6 59.0 49.1 2.1 0.2 0.0 2.1 47.1 56.5 59.0 

31.9 39.4 42.0 52.0 12.3 9.3 52.0 43.5 40.6 39.4 

935 1245 1255 941 -2957 -4124 941 1291 1319 1245 

2800 3033 2464 961 -2962 -4124 961 2442 3032 3033 

Table 8D.3.9 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 3 Representative Unit, Low 

Loading Scenario 

Mean Payback (Years)


Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%)


Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%)


Transformers having Undefined Payback (%)


Mean Incremental First Cost ($)


Mean Operating Cost Savings ($)


Payback of Average Transformer


Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

4.4 5.5 11.6 20.3 32.4 36.5 20.3 11.6 6.9 5.5 

66.6 59.0 49.1 2.1 0.2 0.0 2.11 47.12 56.51 58.95 

31.4 40.4 50.1 93.9 99.8 100.0 93.86 51.81 43.16 40.43 

2.0 0.6 0.8 4.0 0.0 0.0 4.03 1.07 0.33 0.62 

532 991 1784 2226 9294 10629 2226 1722 1237 991 

200 241 252 187 359 366 187 247 255 241 

2.66 4.11 7.08 11.90 25.89 29.04 11.90 6.97 4.85 4.11 

8D.3.5 Design Line 3 Results, High Loading Scenario 

Table 8D.3.10 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 3 Representative 

Unit, High Loading Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 99.30 99.38 99.46 99.54 99.74 99.75 99.54 99.47 99.42 99.38 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 1.4 1.5 6.5 43.1 79.2 83.1 43.1 7.0 2.3 1.5 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 66.6 59.0 49.1 2.1 0.2 0.0 2.1 47.1 56.5 59.0 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 32.0 39.6 44.4 54.8 20.6 16.9 54.8 45.9 41.2 39.6 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 1361 1718 1916 1735 -1625 -2687 1735 1952 1830 1718 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 4079 4185 3762 1773 -1627 -2687 1773 3692 4208 4185 

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Table 8D.3.11 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 3 Representative 

Unit, Low Electricity Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 99.30 99.38 99.46 99.54 99.74 99.75 99.54 99.47 99.42 99.38 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 1.6 1.8 9.0 49.4 87.8 90.7 49.4 9.5 3.1 1.8 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 66.6 59.0 49.1 2.1 0.2 0.0 2.1 47.1 56.5 59.0 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 31.8 39.2 42.0 48.5 12.0 9.3 48.5 43.4 40.4 39.2 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 987 1260 1293 936 -3055 -4194 936 1325 1328 1260 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 2957 3069 2538 956 -3060 -4194 956 2506 3053 3069 

Table 8D.3.12	 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 3 Representative Unit, 

High Loading Scenario 

8D.3.6 Design Line 3 Results, Low Electricity Price Scenario 

Table 8D.3.13	 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 3 Representative Unit, 

Low Electricity Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 4.3 5.7 11.7 21.4 33.7 37.8 21.4 11.7 7.1 5.7 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 66.6 59.0 49.1 2.1 0.2 0.0 2.11 47.12 56.51 58.95 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 31.4 40.4 50.3 93.6 99.8 100.0 93.61 51.99 43.18 40.36 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 2.0 0.7 0.6 4.3 0.0 0.0 4.28 0.89 0.31 0.69 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 532 991 1784 2226 9294 10629 2226 1722 1237 991 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 209 243 257 187 353 362 187 251 256 243 

Payback of Average Transformer 2.55 4.08 6.94 11.90 26.33 29.36 11.90 6.86 4.83 4.08 

8D.3.7 Design Line 3 Results, High Electricity Price Scenario 

Table 8D.3.14 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 3 Representative 

Unit, High Electricity Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 99.30 99.38 99.46 99.54 99.74 99.75 99.54 99.47 99.42 99.38 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 1.2 1.3 6.6 39.7 78.8 83.4 39.7 7.1 2.2 1.3 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 66.6 59.0 49.1 2.1 0.2 0.0 2.1 47.1 56.5 59.0 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 32.2 39.8 44.3 58.2 21.0 16.6 58.2 45.8 41.3 39.8 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 1277 1667 1828 1680 -1627 -2725 1680 1869 1782 1667 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 3825 4062 3591 1716 -1629 -2725 1716 3534 4098 4062 

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Table 8D.3.15 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 3 Representative Unit, 

High Electricity Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 3.6 4.6 9.6 17.7 27.6 31.0 17.7 9.7 5.8 4.6 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 66.6 59.0 49.1 2.1 0.2 0.0 2.11 47.12 56.51 58.95 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 31.4 40.4 50.3 93.6 99.8 100.0 93.57 52.01 43.17 40.35 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 2.0 0.7 0.6 4.3 0.0 0.0 4.32 0.87 0.32 0.7 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 532 991 1784 2226 9294 10629 2226 1722 1237 991 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 261 302 320 232 439 450 232 313 319 302 

Payback of Average Transformer 2.04 3.28 5.58 9.59 21.17 23.62 9.59 5.50 3.88 3.28 

8D.3.8 Design Line 3 Results, High Load Growth Scenario 

Table 8D.3.16 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 3 Representative 

Unit, High Load Growth Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 99.30 99.38 99.46 99.54 99.74 99.75 99.54 99.47 99.42 99.38 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 1.5 1.6 6.5 43.4 78.0 82.0 43.4 7.0 2.4 1.6 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 66.6 59.0 49.1 2.1 0.2 0.0 2.1 47.1 56.5 59.0 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 31.9 39.5 44.5 54.5 21.9 18.0 54.5 45.9 41.1 39.5 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 1425 1789 2015 1855 -1425 -2472 1855 2052 1906 1789 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 4268 4358 3957 1895 -1427 -2472 1895 3880 4384 4358 

Table 8D.3.17 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 3 Representative Unit, 

High Load Growth Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 4.0 5.1 10.5 19.4 30.4 34.1 19.4 10.6 6.4 5.1 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 66.6 59.0 49.1 2.1 0.2 0.0 2.11 47.12 56.51 58.95 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 31.4 40.4 50.3 93.6 99.8 100.0 93.59 52.01 43.18 40.36 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 2.0 0.7 0.6 4.3 0.0 0.0 4.3 0.87 0.31 0.69 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 532 991 1784 2226 9294 10629 2226 1722 1237 991 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 235 272 288 209 396 406 209 282 288 272 

Payback of Average Transformer 2.26 3.64 6.19 10.65 23.47 26.18 10.65 6.11 4.30 3.64 

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8D.3.9 Design Line 3 Results, Low Equipment Price Scenario 

Table 8D.3.18 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 3 Representative 

Unit, Low Equipment Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 99.30 99.38 99.46 99.54 99.74 99.75 99.54 99.47 99.42 99.38 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 0.1 0.5 3.2 31.8 75.1 80.8 31.8 4.3 1.0 0.5 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 74.6 72.5 66.3 9.4 1.8 0.2 9.4 62.5 71.1 72.5 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 25.4 27.0 30.6 58.8 23.1 19.0 58.8 33.2 28.0 27.0 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 1134 1344 1495 1574 -742 -1481 1574 1539 1446 1344 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 4454 4882 4434 1737 -756 -1485 1737 4105 4996 4882 

Table 8D.3.19 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 3 Representative Unit, 

Low Equipment Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 1.1 2.5 6.7 17.3 26.2 29.8 17.3 7.6 3.8 2.5 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 74.6 72.5 66.3 9.4 1.8 0.2 9.36 62.51 71.06 72.46 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 13.3 27.3 33.4 83.9 98.1 99.6 83.89 36.98 28.84 27.28 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 12.1 0.3 0.3 6.8 0.0 0.1 6.75 0.51 0.1 0.26 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 24 463 1165 1340 6954 7793 1340 1119 767 463 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 270 321 334 182 357 361 182 312 345 321 

Payback of Average Transformer 0.09 1.44 3.49 7.36 19.48 21.59 7.36 3.59 2.22 1.44 

8D.3.10 Design Line 3 Results, High Equipment Price Scenario 

Table 8D.3.20 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 3 Representative 

Unit, High Equipment Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 99.30 99.38 99.46 99.54 99.74 99.75 99.54 99.47 99.42 99.38 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 6.8 16.4 17.7 65.2 88.7 91.9 65.2 17.7 13.4 16.4 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 54.9 24.5 23.6 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.4 23.5 24.2 24.5 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 38.3 59.0 58.8 34.4 11.3 8.1 34.4 58.8 62.4 59.0 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 1093 1372 1440 69 -4060 -5645 69 1456 1494 1372 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 2426 1818 1884 70 -4060 -5645 70 1903 1971 1818 

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Table 8D.3.21 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 3 Representative Unit, 

High Equipment Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 9.1 12.3 12.8 26.3 32.5 36.7 26.3 12.8 11.4 12.3 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 54.9 24.5 23.6 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.42 23.47 24.16 24.54 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 41.1 74.6 76.4 99.4 100.0 100.0 99.41 76.39 75.57 74.59 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 4.0 0.9 0.0 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.17 0.14 0.27 0.87 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 929 1778 2861 4667 12208 14051 4667 2852 2097 1778 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 200 213 280 275 462 473 275 280 241 213 

Payback of Average Transformer 4.65 8.35 10.22 16.97 26.42 29.71 16.97 10.19 8.70 8.35 

8D.3.11 Design Line 3 Results, Low Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Table 8D.3.22 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 3 Representative 

Unit, Low Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 99.30 99.38 99.46 99.54 99.74 99.75 99.54 99.47 99.42 99.38 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 1.5 1.5 7.9 45.4 84.5 88.0 45.4 8.3 2.6 1.5 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 66.6 59.0 49.1 2.1 0.2 0.0 2.1 47.1 56.5 59.0 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 31.9 39.6 43.0 52.5 15.3 12.0 52.5 44.6 40.9 39.6 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 1103 1423 1507 1234 -2484 -3607 1234 1542 1509 1423 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 3304 3466 2959 1260 -2488 -3607 1260 2917 3471 3466 

Table 8D.3.23 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 3 Representative Unit, 

Low Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 4.0 5.2 10.6 19.6 30.7 34.4 19.6 10.7 6.5 5.2 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 66.6 59.0 49.1 2.1 0.2 0.0 2.11 47.12 56.51 58.95 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 31.4 40.4 50.3 93.6 99.8 100.0 93.59 52.01 43.18 40.36 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 2.0 0.7 0.6 4.3 0.0 0.0 4.3 0.87 0.31 0.69 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 532 991 1784 2226 9294 10629 2226 1722 1237 991 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 232 269 285 207 392 401 207 278 284 269 

Payback of Average Transformer 2.29 3.68 6.26 10.75 23.71 26.51 10.75 6.19 4.36 3.68 

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8D.3.12 Design Line 3 Results, High Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Table 8D.3.24 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 3 Representative 

Unit, Low Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 99.30 99.38 99.46 99.54 99.74 99.75 99.54 99.47 99.42 99.38 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 1.3 1.4 7.4 43.4 82.7 86.6 43.4 7.9 2.5 1.4 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 66.6 59.0 49.1 2.1 0.2 0.0 2.1 47.1 56.5 59.0 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 32.1 39.7 43.5 54.5 17.1 13.4 54.5 45.0 41.0 39.7 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 1160 1503 1613 1381 -2202 -3317 1381 1650 1599 1503 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 3476 3662 3167 1410 -2205 -3317 1410 3120 3677 3662 

Table 8D.3.25 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 3 Representative Unit, 

Low Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 3.9 5.0 10.4 19.2 30.0 33.7 19.2 10.5 6.3 5.0 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 66.6 59.0 49.1 2.1 0.2 0.0 2.11 47.12 56.51 58.95 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 31.4 40.4 50.3 93.6 99.8 100.0 93.59 52.01 43.17 40.35 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 2.0 0.7 0.6 4.3 0.0 0.0 4.3 0.87 0.32 0.7 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 532 991 1784 2226 9294 10629 2226 1722 1237 991 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 238 276 292 212 401 411 212 285 291 276 

Payback of Average Transformer 2.24 3.59 6.11 10.50 23.18 25.86 10.50 6.04 4.25 3.59 

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8D.4 DESIGN LINE 4 RESULTS


Figure 8.D.4 Mean LCC Savings ($) by Scenario for Design Line 4 

Table 8D.4.1 LCC Savings ($), Summary Table for Design Line 4 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.9 99.08 99.26 99.26 99.58 99.61 99.19 99.08 99.08 99.08 

Baseline 368 503 737 737 -780 -1586 397 503 503 503 

High Load Growth 477 652 782 782 -370 -1137 550 652 652 652 

Non Evaluating A & B Distribution 1213 1407 1742 1742 66 -735 1082 1407 1407 1407 

High Evaluating A & B Distribution 85 200 401 401 -1067 -1874 170 200 200 200 

Low Loading 296 404 707 707 -1054 -1885 297 404 404 404 

High Loading 452 619 772 772 -462 -1238 515 619 619 619 

Low Electricity Price 295 369 512 512 -1124 -1944 204 369 369 369 

High Electricity Price 441 637 962 962 -437 -1228 591 637 637 637 

Low Equipment Price Scenario 295 369 512 512 -1124 -1944 204 369 369 369 

High Equipment Price Scenario 259 431 897 897 -1692 -2735 892 431 431 431 

Low Electricity Price Trend Scenario 353 476 692 692 -849 -1658 359 476 476 476 

High Electricity Price Trend 382 529 781 781 -713 -1516 435 529 529 529 

Scenario 

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8D.4.1 Design Line 4 Results, Baseline Scenario 

Table 8D.4.2 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 4 Representative Unit, 

Baseline Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.90 99.08 99.26 99.26 99.58 99.61 99.19 99.08 99.08 99.08 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 9.6 20.7 18.9 18.9 78.0 86.9 32.4 20.7 20.7 20.7 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 54.4 20.6 13.0 13.0 0.1 0.0 13.0 20.6 20.6 20.6 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 36.0 58.7 68.2 68.2 21.9 13.1 54.6 58.7 58.7 58.7 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 368 503 737 737 -780 -1586 397 503 503 503 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 808 634 847 847 -781 -1586 457 634 634 634 

Table 8D.4.3 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 4 Representative Unit, 

Baseline Scenario 

Mean Payback (Years)


Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%)


Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%)


Transformers having Undefined Payback (%)


Mean Incremental First Cost ($)


Mean Operating Cost Savings ($)


Payback of Average Transformer


Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

12.7 14.4 13.1 13.1 30.7 35.7 16.7 14.4 14.4 14.4 

54.4 20.6 13.0 13.0 0.1 0.0 12.97 20.6 20.6 20.6 

43.5 77.2 87.0 87.0 99.4 99.9 86.92 77.17 77.17 77.17 

2.1 2.2 0.0 0.0 0.4 0.1 0.11 2.23 2.23 2.23 

669 947 1622 1622 4086 5054 1650 947 947 947 

86 91 143 143 186 194 121 91 91 91 

7.78 10.41 11.34 11.34 21.97 26.05 13.64 10.41 10.41 10.41 

8D.4.2 Design Line 4 Results, Low A & B Distribution Scenario 

Table 8D.4.4 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 4 Representative Unit, Low 

A & B Distribution Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.90 99.08 99.26 99.26 99.58 99.61 99.19 99.08 99.08 99.08 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 8.4 9.6 7.4 7.4 55.9 69.8 24.1 9.6 9.6 9.6 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 91.6 90.4 92.6 92.6 44.1 30.2 75.9 90.4 90.4 90.4 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 1213 1407 1742 1742 66 -735 1082 1407 1407 1407 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 1213 1407 1742 1742 66 -735 1082 1407 1407 1407 

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Table 8D.4.5 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 4 Representative Unit, Low A 

& B Distribution Scenario 

Mean Payback (Years)


Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%)


Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%)


Transformers having Undefined Payback (%)


Mean Incremental First Cost ($)


Mean Operating Cost Savings ($)


Payback of Average Transformer


Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

8.4 9.9 9.9 9.9 19.3 22.5 13.5 9.9 9.9 9.9 

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 

100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100 100 100 100 

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 

867 1472 2023 2023 5114 6084 2335 1472 1472 1472 

121 168 219 219 295 303 197 168 168 168 

7.17 8.76 9.24 9.24 17.34 20.08 11.85 8.76 8.76 8.76 

8D.4.3 Design Line 4 Results, High A & B Distribution Scenario 

Table 8D.4.6 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 4 Representative Unit, 

High A & B Distribution Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.90 99.08 99.26 99.26 99.58 99.61 99.19 99.08 99.08 99.08 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 9.3 23.8 22.4 22.4 85.3 92.5 34.7 23.8 23.8 23.8 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 72.4 28.3 17.4 17.4 0.2 0.0 17.4 28.3 28.3 28.3 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 18.3 47.9 60.2 60.2 14.5 7.5 47.9 47.9 47.9 47.9 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 85 200 401 401 -1067 -1874 170 200 200 200 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 309 279 485 485 -1069 -1874 205 279 279 279 

Table 8D.4.7 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 4 Representative Unit, High A 

& B Distribution Scenario 

Mean Payback (Years)


Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%)


Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%)


Transformers having Undefined Payback (%)


Mean Incremental First Cost ($)


Mean Operating Cost Savings ($)


Payback of Average Transformer


Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

17.7 16.7 14.4 14.4 34.4 39.9 18.2 16.7 16.7 16.7 

72.4 28.3 17.4 17.4 0.2 0.0 17.4 28.27 28.27 28.27 

24.9 68.7 82.6 82.6 99.2 99.8 82.37 68.69 68.69 68.69 

2.7 3.0 0.1 0.1 0.6 0.2 0.23 3.04 3.04 3.04 

439 711 1461 1461 3742 4707 1380 711 711 711 

43 57 112 112 150 157 91 57 57 57 

10.21 12.47 13.04 13.04 24.95 29.98 15.16 12.47 12.47 12.47 

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8D.4.4 Design Line 4 Results, Low Loading Scenario 

Table 8D.4.8 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 4 Representative Unit, Low 

Loading Scenario 

Efficiency (%)


Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%)


Transformers with No Change in LCC (%)


Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%)


Mean LCC Savings ($)


Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($)


Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

98.90 99.08 99.26 99.26 99.58 99.61 99.19 99.08 99.08 99.08 

11.5 23.5 19.0 19.0 83.4 91.2 35.1 23.5 23.5 23.5 

54.4 20.6 13.0 13.0 0.1 0.0 13.0 20.6 20.6 20.6 

34.1 55.9 68.0 68.0 16.5 8.8 51.9 55.9 55.9 55.9 

296 404 707 707 -1054 -1885 297 404 404 404 

649 509 812 812 -1055 -1885 341 509 509 509 

Table 8D.4.9 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 4 Representative Unit, Low 

Loading Scenario 

Mean Payback (Years)


Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%)


Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%)


Transformers having Undefined Payback (%)


Mean Incremental First Cost ($)


Mean Operating Cost Savings ($)


Payback of Average Transformer


Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

14.1 15.7 13.1 13.1 33.0 38.6 17.6 15.7 15.7 15.7 

54.4 20.6 13.0 13.0 0.1 0.0 12.97 20.6 20.6 20.6 

42.9 77.0 87.0 87.0 98.8 99.8 86.94 77.03 77.03 77.03 

2.7 2.4 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.2 0.09 2.37 2.37 2.37 

669 947 1622 1622 4086 5054 1650 947 947 947 

76 84 141 141 170 176 114 84 84 84 

8.80 11.27 11.50 11.50 24.04 28.72 14.47 11.27 11.27 11.27 

8D.4.5 Design Line 4 Results, High Loading Scenario 

Table 8D.4.10 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 4 Representative 

Unit, High Loading Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.90 99.08 99.26 99.26 99.58 99.61 99.19 99.08 99.08 99.08 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 7.8 17.9 19.1 19.1 72.0 81.7 30.2 17.9 17.9 17.9 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 54.4 20.6 13.0 13.0 0.1 0.0 13.0 20.6 20.6 20.6 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 37.8 61.5 67.9 67.9 27.8 18.3 56.9 61.5 61.5 61.5 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 452 619 772 772 -462 -1238 515 619 619 619 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 993 779 887 887 -463 -1238 591 779 779 779 

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Table 8D.4.11 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 4 Representative Unit, 

High Loading Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 11.1 13.3 13.2 13.2 28.2 32.9 16.1 13.3 13.3 13.3 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 54.4 20.6 13.0 13.0 0.1 0.0 12.97 20.6 20.6 20.6 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 43.8 77.2 87.0 87.0 99.7 100.0 86.91 77.23 77.23 77.23 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 1.8 2.2 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.0 0.12 2.17 2.17 2.17 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 669 947 1622 1622 4086 5054 1650 947 947 947 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 97 100 145 145 205 214 129 100 100 100 

Payback of Average Transformer 6.90 9.47 11.19 11.19 19.93 23.62 12.79 9.47 9.47 9.47 

8D.4.6 Design Line 4 Results, Low Electricity Price Scenario 

Table 8D.4.12 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 4 Representative 

Unit, Low Electricity Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.90 99.08 99.26 99.26 99.58 99.61 99.19 99.08 99.08 99.08 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 11.0 24.3 24.6 24.6 85.1 91.9 40.0 24.3 24.3 24.3 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 54.4 20.6 13.0 13.0 0.1 0.0 13.0 20.6 20.6 20.6 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 34.6 55.1 62.5 62.5 14.7 8.1 47.0 55.1 55.1 55.1 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 295 369 512 512 -1124 -1944 204 369 369 369 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 648 465 588 588 -1125 -1944 235 465 465 465 

Table 8D.4.13 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 4 Representative Unit, 

Low Electricity Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 14.0 16.0 14.5 14.5 33.6 39.0 18.6 16.0 16.0 16.0 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 54.4 20.6 13.0 13.0 0.1 0.0 12.97 20.6 20.6 20.6 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 43.4 77.1 87.0 87.0 99.4 99.9 86.93 77.14 77.14 77.14 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 2.1 2.3 0.0 0.0 0.5 0.1 0.1 2.26 2.26 2.26 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 669 947 1622 1622 4086 5054 1650 947 947 947 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 76 81 127 127 166 173 108 81 81 81 

Payback of Average Transformer 8.80 11.69 12.77 12.77 24.61 29.21 15.28 11.69 11.69 11.69 

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8D.4.7 Design Line 4 Results, High Electricity Price Scenario 

Table 8D.4.14 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 4 Representative 

Unit, High Electricity Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.90 99.08 99.26 99.26 99.58 99.61 99.19 99.08 99.08 99.08 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 8.4 17.7 15.0 15.0 70.7 81.1 26.8 17.7 17.7 17.7 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 54.4 20.6 13.0 13.0 0.1 0.0 13.0 20.6 20.6 20.6 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 37.1 61.7 72.1 72.1 29.2 18.9 60.2 61.7 61.7 61.7 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 441 637 962 962 -437 -1228 591 637 637 637 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 968 803 1106 1106 -437 -1228 679 803 803 803 

Table 8D.4.15 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 4 Representative Unit, 

High Electricity Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 11.6 13.2 11.9 11.9 28.3 33.0 15.2 13.2 13.2 13.2 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 54.4 20.6 13.0 13.0 0.1 0.0 12.97 20.6 20.6 20.6 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 43.5 77.2 87.0 87.0 99.5 99.9 86.92 77.18 77.18 77.18 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 2.1 2.2 0.0 0.0 0.4 0.1 0.11 2.22 2.22 2.22 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 669 947 1622 1622 4086 5054 1650 947 947 947 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 95 101 158 158 207 215 134 101 101 101 

Payback of Average Transformer 7.04 9.38 10.27 10.27 19.74 23.51 12.31 9.38 9.38 9.38 

8D.4.8 Design Line 4 Results, High Load Growth Scenario 

Table 8D.4.16 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 4 Representative 

Unit, High Load Growth Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.90 99.08 99.26 99.26 99.58 99.61 99.19 99.08 99.08 99.08 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 7.6 17.7 19.4 19.4 70.4 80.0 29.7 17.7 17.7 17.7 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 54.4 20.6 13.0 13.0 0.1 0.0 13.0 20.6 20.6 20.6 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 38.0 61.7 67.6 67.6 29.5 20.0 57.3 61.7 61.7 61.7 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 477 652 782 782 -370 -1137 550 652 652 652 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 1047 822 899 899 -371 -1137 631 822 822 822 

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Table 8D.4.17 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 4 Representative Unit, 

High Load Growth Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 12.7 14.4 13.1 13.1 30.7 35.7 16.7 14.4 14.4 14.4 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 54.4 20.6 13.0 13.0 0.1 0.0 12.97 20.6 20.6 20.6 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 43.5 77.2 87.0 87.0 99.4 99.9 86.92 77.17 77.17 77.17 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 2.1 2.2 0.0 0.0 0.4 0.1 0.11 2.23 2.23 2.23 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 669 947 1622 1622 4086 5054 1650 947 947 947 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 86 91 143 143 186 194 121 91 91 91 

Payback of Average Transformer 7.78 10.41 11.34 11.34 21.97 26.05 13.64 10.41 10.41 10.41 

8D.4.9 Design Line 4 Results, Low Equipment Price Scenario 

Table 8D.4.18 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 4 Representative 

Unit, Low Equipment Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.90 99.08 99.26 99.26 99.58 99.61 99.19 99.08 99.08 99.08 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 2.7 14.9 36.3 36.3 63.5 77.6 42.1 14.9 14.9 14.9 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 67.7 48.3 15.7 15.7 1.5 0.0 19.5 48.3 48.3 48.3 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 29.6 36.8 48.0 48.0 35.1 22.4 38.4 36.8 36.8 36.8 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 442 454 405 405 6 -655 293 454 454 454 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 1367 878 481 481 6 -655 364 878 878 878 

Table 8D.4.19 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 4 Representative Unit, 

Low Equipment Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 6.6 15.0 19.1 19.1 26.7 32.7 24.1 15.0 15.0 15.0 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 67.7 48.3 15.7 15.7 1.5 0.0 19.47 48.33 48.33 48.33 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 31.7 50.9 83.9 83.9 97.9 99.7 79.02 50.86 50.86 50.86 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 0.6 0.8 0.4 0.4 0.7 0.3 1.51 0.81 0.81 0.81 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 404 804 1416 1416 2815 3599 1171 804 804 804 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 104 97 109 109 161 166 88 97 97 97 

Payback of Average Transformer 3.88 8.29 12.99 12.99 17.48 21.68 13.31 8.29 8.29 8.29 

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8D.4.10 Design Line 4 Results, High Equipment Price Scenario 

Table 8D.4.20 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 4 Representative 

Unit, High Equipment Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.90 99.08 99.26 99.26 99.58 99.61 99.19 99.08 99.08 99.08 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 23.7 27.5 11.1 11.1 87.7 93.4 11.4 27.5 27.5 27.5 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 36.8 14.8 14.7 14.7 0.0 0.0 14.7 14.8 14.8 14.8 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 39.5 57.8 74.2 74.2 12.3 6.6 73.9 57.8 57.8 57.8 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 259 431 897 897 -1692 -2735 892 431 431 431 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 410 505 1052 1052 -1692 -2735 1047 505 505 505 

Table 8D.4.21 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 4 Representative Unit, 

High Equipment Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 19.1 16.1 11.5 11.5 35.0 40.2 11.6 16.1 16.1 16.1 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 36.8 14.8 14.7 14.7 0.0 0.0 14.74 14.75 14.75 14.75 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 60.8 85.0 85.2 85.2 99.8 100.0 85.19 84.99 84.99 84.99 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 2.4 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.0 0.07 0.26 0.26 0.26 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 905 1566 1700 1700 5322 6542 1701 1566 1566 1566 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 76 119 159 159 203 210 159 119 119 119 

Payback of Average Transformer 11.91 13.16 10.69 10.69 26.22 31.15 10.70 13.16 13.16 13.16 

8D.4.11 Design Line 4 Results, Low Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Table 8D.4.22 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 4 Representative 

Unit, Low Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.90 99.08 99.26 99.26 99.58 99.61 99.19 99.08 99.08 99.08 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 9.9 21.3 19.9 19.9 79.3 87.9 33.8 21.3 21.3 21.3 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 54.4 20.6 13.0 13.0 0.1 0.0 13.0 20.6 20.6 20.6 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 35.7 58.1 67.1 67.1 20.6 12.1 53.2 58.1 58.1 58.1 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 353 476 692 692 -849 -1658 359 476 476 476 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 776 600 795 795 -850 -1658 412 600 600 600 

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Table 8D.4.23 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 4 Representative Unit, 

Low Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 12.8 14.6 13.2 13.2 31.0 36.1 16.9 14.6 14.6 14.6 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 54.4 20.6 13.0 13.0 0.1 0.0 12.97 20.6 20.6 20.6 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 43.5 77.2 87.0 87.0 99.4 99.9 86.92 77.16 77.16 77.16 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 2.1 2.2 0.0 0.0 0.5 0.1 0.11 2.24 2.24 2.24 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 669 947 1622 1622 4086 5054 1650 947 947 947 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 85 90 141 141 184 191 120 90 90 90 

Payback of Average Transformer 7.87 10.52 11.50 11.50 22.21 26.46 13.75 10.52 10.52 10.52 

8D.4.12 Design Line 4 Results, High Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Table 8D.4.24 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 4 Representative 

Unit, High Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 98.90 99.08 99.26 99.26 99.58 99.61 99.19 99.08 99.08 99.08 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 9.3 20.1 18.2 18.2 76.7 85.8 31.3 20.1 20.1 20.1 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 54.4 20.6 13.0 13.0 0.1 0.0 13.0 20.6 20.6 20.6 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 36.3 59.3 68.8 68.8 23.2 14.2 55.7 59.3 59.3 59.3 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 382 529 781 781 -713 -1516 435 529 529 529 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 839 667 897 897 -714 -1516 500 667 667 667 

Table 8D.4.25 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 4 Representative Unit, 

High Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 12.5 14.3 13.0 13.0 30.5 35.4 16.6 14.3 14.3 14.3 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 54.4 20.6 13.0 13.0 0.1 0.0 12.97 20.6 20.6 20.6 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 43.5 77.2 87.0 87.0 99.5 99.9 86.92 77.17 77.17 77.17 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 2.1 2.2 0.0 0.0 0.4 0.1 0.11 2.23 2.23 2.23 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 669 947 1622 1622 4086 5054 1650 947 947 947 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 87 93 144 144 188 196 123 93 93 93 

Payback of Average Transformer 7.69 10.18 11.26 11.26 21.73 25.79 13.41 10.18 10.18 10.18 

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8D.5 DESIGN LINE 5 RESULTS


Figure 8.D.5 Mean LCC Savings ($) by Scenario for Design Line 5 

Table 8D.5.1 LCC Savings ($), Summary Table for Design Line 5 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 99.3 99.36 99.42 99.47 99.71 99.71 99.54 99.47 99.42 99.42 

Baseline 1597 2168 2480 2626 -5905 -5905 1193 2626 2480 2480 

High Load Growth 2233 2978 3499 3844 -3574 -3574 1951 3844 3499 3499 

Non Evaluating A & B Distribution 5713 7247 7986 8326 -685 -685 7004 8326 7986 7986 

High Evaluating A & B Distribution 246 475 664 741 -7635 -7635 -719 741 664 664 

Low Loading 1135 1581 1743 1744 -7596 -7596 643 1744 1743 1743 

High Loading 2134 2849 3337 3651 -3941 -3941 1832 3651 3337 3337 

Low Electricity Price 1329 1774 1957 1954 -7602 -7602 127 1954 1957 1957 

High Electricity Price 1865 2561 3003 3297 -4209 -4209 2258 3297 3003 3003 

Low Equipment Price Scenario 1329 1774 1957 1954 -7602 -7602 127 1954 1957 1957 

High Equipment Price Scenario 1426 2006 2408 1831 -12403 -12403 1545 1831 2408 2408 

Low Electricity Price Trend Scenario 1544 2090 2376 2492 -6242 -6242 981 2492 2376 2376 

High Electricity Price Trend 1648 2243 2581 2755 -5580 -5580 1397 2755 2581 2581 

Scenario 

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8D.5.1 Design Line 5 Results, Baseline Scenario 

Table 8D.5.2 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 5 Representative Unit, 

Baseline Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 99.30 99.36 99.42 99.47 99.71 99.71 99.54 99.47 99.42 99.42 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 5.1 4.8 12.6 21.4 84.8 84.8 52.3 21.4 12.6 12.6 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 66.7 61.7 45.5 33.0 0.0 0.0 4.7 33.0 45.5 45.5 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 28.2 33.5 41.9 45.6 15.2 15.2 43.1 45.6 41.9 41.9 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 1597 2168 2480 2626 -5905 -5905 1193 2626 2480 2480 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 4788 5657 4547 3921 -5907 -5907 1251 3921 4547 4547 

Table 8D.5.3 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 5 Representative Unit, 

Baseline Scenario 

Mean Payback (Years)


Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%)


Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%)


Transformers having Undefined Payback (%)


Mean Incremental First Cost ($)


Mean Operating Cost Savings ($)


Payback of Average Transformer


Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

9.0 8.8 12.4 14.1 28.4 28.4 20.0 14.1 12.4 12.4 

66.7 61.7 45.5 33.0 0.0 0.0 4.65 33.03 45.46 45.46 

32.2 37.9 53.8 66.4 99.9 99.9 95.26 66.44 53.82 53.82 

1.2 0.4 0.7 0.5 0.1 0.1 0.09 0.53 0.72 0.72 

2409 3693 4265 5391 22624 22624 9794 5391 4265 4265 

473 613 576 606 1047 1047 710 606 576 576 

5.09 6.02 7.40 8.90 21.61 21.61 13.79 8.90 7.40 7.40 

8D.5.2 Design Line 5 Results, Low A & B Distribution Scenario 

Table 8D.5.4 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 5 Representative Unit, Low 

A & B Distribution Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 99.30 99.36 99.42 99.47 99.71 99.71 99.54 99.47 99.42 99.42 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 12.8 10.2 13.5 16.9 63.1 63.1 20.7 16.9 13.5 13.5 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 87.3 89.8 86.5 83.1 36.9 36.9 79.3 83.1 86.5 86.5 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 5713 7247 7986 8326 -685 -685 7004 8326 7986 7986 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 5713 7247 7986 8326 -685 -685 7004 8326 7986 7986 

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Table 8D.5.5 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 5 Representative Unit, Low A 

& B Distribution Scenario 

Mean Payback (Years)


Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%)


Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%)


Transformers having Undefined Payback (%)


Mean Incremental First Cost ($)


Mean Operating Cost Savings ($)


Payback of Average Transformer


Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

8.3 8.0 8.8 9.7 19.5 19.5 11.4 9.7 8.8 8.8 

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 

99.3 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100 100 100 100 

0.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 

2545 4214 5869 7972 28347 28347 12861 7972 5869 5869 

546 755 911 1068 1763 1763 1293 1068 911 911 

4.66 5.58 6.44 7.46 16.08 16.08 9.95 7.46 6.44 6.44 

8D.5.3 Design Line 5 Results, High A & B Distribution Scenario 

Table 8D.5.6 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 5 Representative Unit, 

High A & B Distribution Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 99.30 99.36 99.42 99.47 99.71 99.71 99.54 99.47 99.42 99.42 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 2.8 3.5 12.6 22.5 92.3 92.3 62.6 22.5 12.6 12.6 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 88.5 81.4 60.4 44.0 0.0 0.0 6.5 44.0 60.4 60.4 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 8.7 15.0 27.0 33.5 7.7 7.7 31.0 33.5 27.0 27.0 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 246 475 664 741 -7635 -7635 -719 741 664 664 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 2138 2556 1676 1322 -7638 -7638 -768 1322 1676 1676 

Table 8D.5.7 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 5 Representative Unit, High A 

& B Distribution Scenario 

Mean Payback (Years)


Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%)


Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%)


Transformers having Undefined Payback (%)


Mean Incremental First Cost ($)


Mean Operating Cost Savings ($)


Payback of Average Transformer


Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

11.4 11.2 15.6 16.7 31.5 31.5 23.1 16.7 15.6 15.6 

88.5 81.4 60.4 44.0 0.0 0.0 6.47 43.99 60.41 60.41 

10.4 17.9 38.6 55.1 99.8 99.8 93.35 55.1 38.59 38.59 

1.1 0.7 1.0 0.9 0.2 0.2 0.18 0.91 1 1 

2053 2778 2959 3881 20729 20729 8704 3881 2959 2959 

273 348 299 334 809 809 504 334 299 299 

7.52 7.98 9.90 11.62 25.62 25.62 17.27 11.62 9.90 9.90 

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8D.5.4 Design Line 5 Results, Low Loading Scenario 

Table 8D.5.8 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 5 Representative Unit, Low 

Loading Scenario 

Efficiency (%)


Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%)


Transformers with No Change in LCC (%)


Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%)


Mean LCC Savings ($)


Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($)


Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

99.30 99.36 99.42 99.47 99.71 99.71 99.54 99.47 99.42 99.42 

6.5 6.7 15.5 25.3 89.7 89.7 53.3 25.3 15.5 15.5 

66.7 61.7 45.5 33.0 0.0 0.0 4.7 33.0 45.5 45.5 

26.8 31.6 39.1 41.7 10.3 10.3 42.0 41.7 39.1 39.1 

1135 1581 1743 1744 -7596 -7596 643 1744 1743 1743 

3404 4127 3195 2603 -7598 -7598 674 2603 3195 3195 

Table 8D.5.9 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 5 Representative Unit, Low 

Loading Scenario 

Mean Payback (Years)


Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%)


Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%)


Transformers having Undefined Payback (%)


Mean Incremental First Cost ($)


Mean Operating Cost Savings ($)


Payback of Average Transformer


Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

11.1 10.3 14.1 15.8 30.7 30.7 20.8 15.8 14.1 14.1 

66.7 61.7 45.5 33.0 0.0 0.0 4.65 33.03 45.46 45.46 

32.0 37.9 53.8 66.4 99.7 99.7 95.33 66.36 53.76 53.76 

1.4 0.5 0.8 0.6 0.3 0.3 0.02 0.61 0.78 0.78 

2409 3693 4265 5391 22624 22624 9794 5391 4265 4265 

382 513 487 519 935 935 672 519 487 487 

6.31 7.20 8.76 10.39 24.20 24.20 14.57 10.39 8.76 8.76 

8D.5.5 Design Line 5 Results, High Loading Scenario 

Table 8D.5.10 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 5 Representative 

Unit, High Loading Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 99.30 99.36 99.42 99.47 99.71 99.71 99.54 99.47 99.42 99.42 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 4.1 3.6 10.6 17.8 79.2 79.2 51.9 17.8 10.6 10.6 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 66.7 61.7 45.5 33.0 0.0 0.0 4.7 33.0 45.5 45.5 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 29.2 34.7 43.9 49.2 20.7 20.7 43.5 49.2 43.9 43.9 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 2134 2849 3337 3651 -3941 -3941 1832 3651 3337 3337 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 6398 7434 6118 5451 -3942 -3942 1921 5451 6118 6118 

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Table 8D.5.11 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 5 Representative Unit, 

High Loading Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 7.5 7.6 10.9 12.6 26.2 26.2 19.4 12.6 10.9 10.9 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 66.7 61.7 45.5 33.0 0.0 0.0 4.65 33.03 45.46 45.46 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 32.3 37.9 53.7 66.4 99.9 99.9 95.11 66.41 53.72 53.72 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 1.1 0.4 0.8 0.6 0.0 0.0 0.24 0.56 0.82 0.82 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 2409 3693 4265 5391 22624 22624 9794 5391 4265 4265 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 579 730 679 707 1177 1177 754 707 679 679 

Payback of Average Transformer 4.16 5.06 6.28 7.63 19.22 19.22 12.99 7.63 6.28 6.28 

8D.5.6 Design Line 5 Results, Low Electricity Price Scenario 

Table 8D.5.12 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 5 Representative 

Unit, Low Electricity Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 99.30 99.36 99.42 99.47 99.71 99.71 99.54 99.47 99.42 99.42 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 5.8 6.0 15.1 25.3 89.1 89.1 60.8 25.3 15.1 15.1 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 66.7 61.7 45.5 33.0 0.0 0.0 4.7 33.0 45.5 45.5 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 27.5 32.3 39.5 41.7 10.9 10.9 34.6 41.7 39.5 39.5 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 1329 1774 1957 1954 -7602 -7602 127 1954 1957 1957 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 3984 4629 3588 2918 -7604 -7604 133 2918 3588 3588 

Table 8D.5.13 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 5 Representative Unit, 

Low Electricity Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 10.0 9.8 13.7 15.7 31.4 31.4 22.1 15.7 13.7 13.7 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 66.7 61.7 45.5 33.0 0.0 0.0 4.65 33.03 45.46 45.46 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 32.2 37.9 53.8 66.5 99.8 99.8 95.26 66.45 53.81 53.81 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 1.2 0.4 0.7 0.5 0.2 0.2 0.09 0.52 0.73 0.73 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 2409 3693 4265 5391 22624 22624 9794 5391 4265 4265 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 420 545 513 540 935 935 636 540 513 513 

Payback of Average Transformer 5.74 6.78 8.31 9.98 24.20 24.20 15.40 9.98 8.31 8.31 

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8D.5.7 Design Line 5 Results, High Electricity Price Scenario 

Table 8D.5.14 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 5 Representative 

Unit, High Electricity Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 99.30 99.36 99.42 99.47 99.71 99.71 99.54 99.47 99.42 99.42 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 4.5 4.0 10.9 18.2 79.9 79.9 45.0 18.2 10.9 10.9 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 66.7 61.7 45.5 33.0 0.0 0.0 4.7 33.0 45.5 45.5 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 28.8 34.3 43.7 48.8 20.0 20.0 50.3 48.8 43.7 43.7 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 1865 2561 3003 3297 -4209 -4209 2258 3297 3003 3003 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 5593 6684 5507 4924 -4211 -4211 2369 4924 5507 5507 

Table 8D.5.15 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 5 Representative Unit, 

High Electricity Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 8.1 8.0 11.3 12.9 26.0 26.0 18.3 12.9 11.3 11.3 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 66.7 61.7 45.5 33.0 0.0 0.0 4.65 33.03 45.46 45.46 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 32.2 37.9 53.8 66.5 99.9 99.9 95.26 66.47 53.81 53.81 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 1.2 0.4 0.7 0.5 0.1 0.1 0.09 0.5 0.73 0.73 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 2409 3693 4265 5391 22624 22624 9794 5391 4265 4265 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 526 680 639 672 1159 1159 784 672 639 639 

Payback of Average Transformer 4.58 5.43 6.67 8.02 19.52 19.52 12.49 8.02 6.67 6.67 

8D.5.8 Design Line 5 Results, High Load Growth Scenario 

8D.5.9 Design Line 5 Results, High Load Growth Scenario 

Table 8D.5.16 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 5 Representative 

Unit, High Load Growth Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 99.30 99.36 99.42 99.47 99.71 99.71 99.54 99.47 99.42 99.42 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 4.2 3.6 10.5 17.6 78.3 78.3 52.0 17.6 10.5 10.5 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 66.7 61.7 45.5 33.0 0.0 0.0 4.7 33.0 45.5 45.5 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 29.1 34.7 44.1 49.4 21.6 21.6 43.3 49.4 44.1 44.1 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 2233 2978 3499 3844 -3574 -3574 1951 3844 3499 3499 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 6696 7771 6415 5740 -3575 -3575 2046 5740 6415 6415 

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Table 8D.5.17 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 5 Representative Unit, 

High Load Growth Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 9.0 8.8 12.4 14.1 28.4 28.4 20.0 14.1 12.4 12.4 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 66.7 61.7 45.5 33.0 0.0 0.0 4.65 33.03 45.46 45.46 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 32.2 37.9 53.8 66.4 99.9 99.9 95.26 66.44 53.82 53.82 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 1.2 0.4 0.7 0.5 0.1 0.1 0.09 0.53 0.72 0.72 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 2409 3693 4265 5391 22624 22624 9794 5391 4265 4265 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 473 613 576 606 1047 1047 710 606 576 576 

Payback of Average Transformer 5.09 6.02 7.40 8.90 21.61 21.61 13.79 8.90 7.40 7.40 

8D.5.10 Design Line 5 Results, Low Equipment Price Scenario 

Table 8D.5.18 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 5 Representative 

Unit, Low Equipment Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 99.30 99.36 99.42 99.47 99.71 99.71 99.54 99.47 99.42 99.42 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 1.1 1.7 6.5 12.5 73.9 73.9 53.4 12.5 6.5 6.5 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 74.1 71.5 60.6 47.7 1.1 1.1 11.7 47.7 60.6 60.6 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 24.8 26.9 32.9 39.8 25.1 25.1 35.0 39.8 32.9 32.9 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 1773 2329 2590 2846 -1152 -1152 1440 2846 2590 2590 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 6849 8170 6570 5447 -1165 -1165 1630 5447 6570 6569 

Table 8D.5.19 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 5 Representative Unit, 

Low Equipment Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 3.8 5.3 9.8 11.6 24.5 24.5 22.0 11.6 9.8 9.8 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 74.1 71.5 60.6 47.7 1.1 1.1 11.66 47.74 60.58 60.57 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 25.7 28.4 38.4 51.7 98.4 98.4 88.02 51.72 38.44 38.45 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 0.2 0.1 1.0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.32 0.54 0.98 0.98 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 1153 2349 2915 3978 15759 15759 7481 3978 2915 2915 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 530 695 624 617 928 928 586 617 624 624 

Payback of Average Transformer 2.18 3.38 4.67 6.45 16.98 16.98 12.77 6.45 4.67 4.67 

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8D.5.11 Design Line 5 Results, High Equipment Price Scenario 

Table 8D.5.20 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 5 Representative 

Unit, High Equipment Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 99.30 99.36 99.42 99.47 99.71 99.71 99.54 99.47 99.42 99.42 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 15.6 15.9 19.9 41.3 91.4 91.4 49.3 41.3 19.9 19.9 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 54.8 43.5 32.2 16.5 0.0 0.0 4.2 16.5 32.2 32.2 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 29.6 40.7 47.9 42.2 8.6 8.6 46.5 42.2 47.9 47.9 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 1426 2006 2408 1831 -12403 -12403 1545 1831 2408 2408 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 3154 3549 3552 2194 -12403 -12403 1612 2194 3552 3552 

Table 8D.5.21 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 5 Representative Unit, 

High Equipment Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 16.2 13.5 13.3 19.6 34.1 34.1 16.3 19.6 13.3 13.3 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 54.8 43.5 32.2 16.5 0.0 0.0 4.17 16.52 32.22 32.22 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 41.5 54.9 67.5 81.9 100.0 100.0 95.66 81.94 67.52 67.52 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 3.8 1.6 0.3 1.5 0.0 0.0 0.17 1.54 0.26 0.26 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 3353 5029 6271 7471 31559 31559 11620 7471 6271 6271 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 425 558 638 624 1181 1181 852 624 638 638 

Payback of Average Transformer 7.89 9.01 9.83 11.97 26.72 26.72 13.64 11.97 9.83 9.83 

8D.5.12 Design Line 5 Results, Low Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Table 8D.5.22 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 5 Representative 

Unit, Low Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 99.30 99.36 99.42 99.47 99.71 99.71 99.54 99.47 99.42 99.42 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 5.2 5.0 13.0 22.0 85.7 85.7 53.9 22.0 13.0 13.0 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 66.7 61.7 45.5 33.0 0.0 0.0 4.7 33.0 45.5 45.5 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 28.1 33.3 41.5 45.0 14.2 14.2 41.4 45.0 41.5 41.5 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 1544 2090 2376 2492 -6242 -6242 981 2492 2376 2376 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 4629 5453 4357 3722 -6244 -6244 1029 3722 4357 4357 

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Table 8D.5.23 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 5 Representative Unit, 

Low Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 9.1 8.9 12.6 14.2 28.7 28.7 20.2 14.2 12.6 12.6 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 66.7 61.7 45.5 33.0 0.0 0.0 4.65 33.03 45.46 45.46 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 32.2 37.9 53.8 66.4 99.9 99.9 95.26 66.44 53.82 53.82 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 1.2 0.4 0.7 0.5 0.1 0.1 0.09 0.53 0.72 0.72 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 2409 3693 4265 5391 22624 22624 9794 5391 4265 4265 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 467 606 569 599 1035 1035 702 599 569 569 

Payback of Average Transformer 5.16 6.09 7.50 9.00 21.86 21.86 13.95 9.00 7.50 7.50 

8D.5.13 Design Line 5 Results, High Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Table 8D.5.24 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 5 Representative 

Unit, High Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Efficiency (%) 99.30 99.36 99.42 99.47 99.71 99.71 99.54 99.47 99.42 99.42 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 5.0 4.7 12.3 20.7 83.8 83.8 50.9 20.7 12.3 12.3 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 66.7 61.7 45.5 33.0 0.0 0.0 4.7 33.0 45.5 45.5 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 28.3 33.7 42.3 46.3 16.1 16.1 44.5 46.3 42.3 42.3 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 1648 2243 2581 2755 -5580 -5580 1397 2755 2581 2581 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 4943 5854 4732 4113 -5581 -5581 1466 4113 4732 4732 

Table 8D.5.25 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 5 Representative Unit, 

High Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 

Mean Payback (Years) 8.9 8.7 12.3 14.0 28.2 28.2 19.8 14.0 12.3 12.3 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 66.7 61.7 45.5 33.0 0.0 0.0 4.65 33.03 45.46 45.46 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 32.2 37.9 53.8 66.5 99.9 99.9 95.26 66.45 53.81 53.81 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 1.2 0.4 0.7 0.5 0.1 0.1 0.09 0.52 0.73 0.73 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 2409 3693 4265 5391 22624 22624 9794 5391 4265 4265 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 478 620 582 613 1059 1059 718 613 582 582 

Payback of Average Transformer 5.04 5.96 7.33 8.79 21.36 21.36 13.64 8.79 7.33 7.33 

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8D.6 DESIGN LINE 12 RESULTS


Figure 8.D.6 Mean LCC Savings ($) by Scenario for Design Line 12 

Table 8D.6.1 LCC Savings ($), Summary Table for Design Line 12 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 

Efficiency (%) 99.00 99.12 99.23 99.35 99.51 99.51 

Baseline 2790 4863 6471 7904 -3417 -3417 

Non Evaluating A & B Distribution 10824 15326 18924 21077 9640 9640 

High Evaluating A & B Distribution 717 2119 3238 4516 -6763 -6763 

Low Loading 1672 4333 5121 5293 -8489 -8489 

High Loading 3421 5146 7248 9449 -433 -433 

Low Electricity Price 2228 3839 4979 5647 -7090 -7090 

High Electricity Price 3325 5849 7946 10184 287 287 

Low Equipment Price Scenario 2642 4004 5491 7299 2397 2397 

High Equipment Price Scenario 2853 2764 5434 5404 -16292 -16292 

Low Electricity Price Trend Scenario 2670 4649 6175 7476 -4116 -4116 

High Electricity Price Trend Scenario 8713 11611 11965 10035 -2708 -2708 

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8D.6.1 Design Line 12 Results, Baseline Scenario 

Table 8D.6.2 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 12 Representative Unit, 

Baseline Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 

Efficiency (%) 99.00 99.12 99.23 99.35 99.51 99.51 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 5.0 4.0 8.6 24.2 71.9 71.9 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 66.8 56.5 43.8 16.7 0.0 0.0 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 28.2 39.5 47.6 59.1 28.1 28.1 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 2790 4863 6471 7904 -3417 -3417 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 8408 11174 11517 9492 -3417 -3417 

Table 8D.6.3 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 12 Representative Unit, 

Baseline Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 

Mean Payback (Years) 8.1 7.0 9.2 13.8 28.5 28.5 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 66.8 56.5 43.8 16.7 0.0 0.0 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 32.6 43.1 55.7 81.9 99.7 99.7 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 0.5 0.4 0.5 1.4 0.3 0.3 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 2682 4338 6155 8826 28034 28034 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 794 1104 1260 1310 1751 1751 

Payback of Average Transformer 3.38 3.93 4.88 6.74 16.01 16.01 

8D.6.2 Design Line 12 Results, Low A & B Distribution Scenario 

Table 8D.6.4 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 12 Representative Unit, 

Low A & B Distribution Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 

Efficiency (%) 99.00 99.12 99.23 99.35 99.51 99.51 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 11.0 6.4 8.2 13.2 44.8 44.8 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 89.0 93.6 91.8 86.8 55.2 55.2 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 10824 15326 18924 21077 9640 9640 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 10824 15326 18924 21077 9640 9640 

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Table 8D.6.5 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 12 Representative Unit, Low 

A & B Distribution Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 

Mean Payback (Years) 6.6 5.4 6.7 8.7 16.7 16.7 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 99.5 99.8 99.7 99.7 99.7 99.7 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 0.5 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 3032 4942 8049 13422 34893 34893 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 989 1443 1920 2457 3172 3172 

Payback of Average Transformer 3.07 3.42 4.19 5.46 11.00 11.00 

8D.6.3 Design Line 12 Results, High A & B Distribution Scenario 

Table 8D.6.6 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 12 Representative Unit, 

High A & B Distribution Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 

Efficiency (%) 99.00 99.12 99.23 99.35 99.51 99.51 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 3.0 3.7 8.6 26.5 78.8 78.8 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 84.4 71.0 54.6 21.4 0.0 0.0 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 12.6 25.3 36.9 52.1 21.2 21.2 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 717 2119 3238 4516 -6763 -6763 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 4599 7313 7126 5748 -6763 -6763 

Table 8D.6.7 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 12 Representative Unit, High 

A & B Distribution Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 

Mean Payback (Years) 9.1 8.4 10.8 15.2 31.5 31.5 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 84.4 71.0 54.6 21.4 0.0 0.0 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 15.0 28.7 44.8 77.0 99.7 99.7 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 0.6 0.3 0.6 1.6 0.3 0.3 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 2153 3740 4993 7317 26233 26233 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 504 797 873 939 1388 1388 

Payback of Average Transformer 4.27 4.69 5.72 7.79 18.90 18.90 

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8D.6.4 Design Line 12 Results, Low Loading Scenario 

Table 8D.6.8 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 12 Representative Unit, 

Low Loading Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 

Efficiency (%) 99.00 99.12 99.23 99.35 99.51 99.51 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 6.7 3.7 10.2 30.6 81.7 81.7 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 67.0 56.7 43.7 16.9 0.0 0.0 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 26.3 39.6 46.2 52.5 18.3 18.3 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 1672 4333 5121 5293 -8489 -8489 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 5058 9995 9089 6368 -8489 -8489 

Table 8D.6.9 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 12 Representative Unit, Low 

Loading Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 

Mean Payback (Years) 10.3 7.1 10.3 16.3 33.7 33.7 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 67.0 56.7 43.7 16.9 0.0 0.0 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 32.6 43.2 55.6 81.5 99.9 99.9 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 0.5 0.2 0.7 1.7 0.1 0.1 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 2675 4293 6131 8813 27990 27990 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 550 1012 1086 1084 1383 1383 

Payback of Average Transformer 4.86 4.24 5.65 8.13 20.24 20.24 

8D.6.5 Design Line 12 Results, High Loading Scenario 

Table 8D.6.10 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 12 Representative 

Unit, High Loading Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 

Efficiency (%) 99.00 99.12 99.23 99.35 99.51 99.51 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 4.5 4.3 8.3 21.7 67.0 67.0 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 67.0 56.7 43.7 16.9 0.0 0.0 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 28.6 39.1 48.1 61.5 33.0 33.0 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 3421 5146 7248 9449 -433 -433 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 10350 11870 12864 11366 -433 -433 

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Table 8D.6.11 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 12 Representative 

Unit, High Loading Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 

Mean Payback (Years) 7.5 7.1 8.9 12.7 26.3 26.3 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 67.0 56.7 43.7 16.9 0.0 0.0 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 32.4 42.7 55.7 81.7 99.6 99.6 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 0.6 0.6 0.6 1.4 0.5 0.5 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 2681 4306 6115 8783 27988 27988 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 937 1156 1356 1444 1963 1963 

Payback of Average Transformer 2.86 3.72 4.51 6.08 14.26 14.26 

8D.6.6 Design Line 12 Results, Low Electricity Price Scenario 

Table 8D.6.12 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 12 Representative 

Unit, Low Electricity Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 

Efficiency (%) 99.00 99.12 99.23 99.35 99.51 99.51 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 5.8 4.9 10.9 29.5 79.0 79.0 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 67.0 56.7 43.7 16.9 0.0 0.0 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 27.3 38.4 45.5 53.7 21.0 21.0 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 2228 3839 4979 5647 -7090 -7090 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 6742 8856 8838 6793 -7090 -7090 

Table 8D.6.13 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 12 Representative 

Unit, Low Electricity Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Levels 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 

Mean Payback (Years) 9.4 8.1 10.8 15.8 32.6 32.6 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 67.0 56.7 43.7 16.9 0.0 0.0 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 32.6 43.0 55.8 81.8 99.7 99.7 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 0.5 0.4 0.5 1.4 0.3 0.3 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 2678 4298 6115 8786 27989 27989 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 673 935 1065 1113 1486 1486 

Payback of Average Transformer 3.98 4.60 5.74 7.89 18.84 18.84 

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8D.6.7 Design Line 12 Results, High Electricity Price Scenario 

Table 8D.6.14 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 12 Representative 

Unit, High Electricity Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 

Efficiency (%) 99.00 99.12 99.23 99.35 99.51 99.51 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 4.2 3.4 7.1 20.2 65.6 65.6 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 67.0 56.7 43.7 16.9 0.0 0.0 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 28.8 39.9 49.2 63.0 34.4 34.4 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 3325 5849 7946 10184 287 287 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 10060 13493 14103 12251 287 287 

Table 8D.6.15 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 12 Representative 

Unit, High Electricity Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 

Mean Payback (Years) 7.2 6.1 8.1 12.1 25.3 25.3 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 67.0 56.7 43.7 16.9 0.0 0.0 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 32.6 43.0 55.8 81.8 99.7 99.7 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 0.5 0.4 0.5 1.4 0.3 0.3 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 2678 4298 6115 8786 27989 27989 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 911 1265 1442 1506 2010 2010 

Payback of Average Transformer 2.94 3.40 4.24 5.83 13.92 13.92 

8D.6.8 Design Line 12 Results, Low Equipment Price Scenario 

Table 8D.6.16 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 12 Representative 

Unit, Low Equipment Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 

Efficiency (%) 99.00 99.12 99.23 99.35 99.51 99.51 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 0.9 1.1 3.5 13.0 64.0 64.0 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 77.2 74.7 64.1 35.6 0.0 0.0 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 21.9 24.2 32.4 51.4 36.0 36.0 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 2642 4004 5491 7299 2397 2397 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 11595 15803 15292 11341 2398 2398 

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Table 8D.6.17 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 12 Representative 

Unit, Low Equipment Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 

Mean Payback (Years) 3.1 3.4 6.2 10.6 24.8 24.8 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 77.2 74.7 64.1 35.6 0.0 0.0 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 22.7 25.2 35.4 62.5 99.7 99.7 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 0.1 0.2 0.6 1.9 0.3 0.3 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 1525 2454 3749 5370 16951 16951 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 932 1303 1369 1209 1377 1377 

Payback of Average Transformer 1.64 1.88 2.74 4.44 12.31 12.31 

8D.6.9 Design Line 12 Results, High Equipment Price Scenario 

Table 8D.6.18 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 12 Representative 

Unit, Low Equipment Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 

Efficiency (%) 99.00 99.12 99.23 99.35 99.51 99.51 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 9.8 39.2 32.1 42.7 83.2 83.2 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 54.0 13.9 11.1 3.1 0.0 0.0 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 36.2 46.9 56.8 54.2 16.8 16.8 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 2853 2764 5434 5404 -16292 -16292 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 6196 3212 6114 5574 -16292 -16292 

Table 8D.6.19 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 12 Representative 

Unit, High Equipment Price Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 

Mean Payback (Years) 10.8 19.5 14.9 17.1 31.2 31.2 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 54.0 13.9 11.1 3.1 0.0 0.0 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 45.6 84.2 88.4 96.4 99.7 99.7 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 0.5 1.8 0.5 0.5 0.3 0.3 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 2796 8778 11633 16561 47545 47545 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 642 869 1266 1578 2225 2225 

Payback of Average Transformer 4.36 10.10 9.19 10.49 21.37 21.37 

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8D.6.10 Design Line 12 Results, Low Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Table 8D.6.20 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 12 Representative 

Unit, Low Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 

Efficiency (%) 99.00 99.12 99.23 99.35 99.51 99.51 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 5.0 4.1 8.9 24.8 73.3 73.3 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 67.0 56.7 43.7 16.9 0.0 0.0 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 28.0 39.3 47.4 58.4 26.7 26.7 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 2670 4649 6175 7476 -4116 -4116 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 8080 10725 10960 8993 -4116 -4116 

Table 8D.6.21 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 12 Representative 

Unit, Low Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 

Mean Payback (Years) 8.2 7.1 9.4 13.9 28.9 28.9 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 67.0 56.7 43.7 16.9 0.0 0.0 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 32.6 43.0 55.8 81.8 99.7 99.7 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 0.5 0.4 0.5 1.4 0.3 0.3 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 2678 4298 6115 8786 27989 27989 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 779 1082 1233 1288 1720 1720 

Payback of Average Transformer 3.44 3.97 4.96 6.82 16.27 16.27 

8D.6.11 Design Line 12 Results, High Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Table 8D.6.22 Summary Life-cycle Cost Results for Design Line 12 Representative 

Unit, High Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 

Efficiency (%) 99.00 99.12 99.23 99.35 99.51 99.51 

Transformers with Net LCC Cost (%) 4.7 3.9 8.3 23.1 70.7 70.7 

Transformers with No Change in LCC (%) 67.0 56.7 43.7 16.9 0.0 0.0 

Transformers with Net LCC Benefit (%) 28.3 39.5 48.0 60.0 29.3 29.3 

Mean LCC Savings ($) 2880 5033 6741 8342 -2708 -2708 

Mean LCC Savings for those Effected ($) 8713 11611 11965 10035 -2708 -2708 

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Table 8D.6.23 Summary Payback Period Results Design Line 12 Representative 

Unit, High Electricity Price Trend Scenario 

Trial Standard Level 

1 (TP 1) 2 3 4 5 6 

Mean Payback (Years) 8.0 6.9 9.1 13.5 28.1 28.1 

Transformers Unaffected by the TSL (%) 67.0 56.7 43.7 16.9 0.0 0.0 

Transformers having Well Defined Payback (%) 32.6 43.0 55.8 81.8 99.7 99.7 

Transformers having Undefined Payback (%) 0.5 0.4 0.5 1.4 0.3 0.3 

Mean Incremental First Cost ($) 2678 4298 6115 8786 27989 27989 

Mean Operating Cost Savings ($) 805 1117 1274 1330 1776 1776 

Payback of Average Transformer 3.33 3.85 4.80 6.61 15.76 15.76 

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