APPENDIX F. DETAILED LIFE-CYCLE COST OUTPUT 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

F.1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... F-1 

F.2 LCC RESULTS ........................................................................................................................... F-1 

F.2.1 Equipment Category: Fully-Cooled, Large Size, Indoor Only (A-L-IN)........................ F-1 

F.2.2 Equipment Category: Fully-Cooled, Medium Size, Indoor Only (A-M-IN)................... F-6 

F.2.3 Equipment Category: Fully Cooled, Small, Indoor Only (A-S-IN) .............................. F-11 

F.2.4 Equipment Category: Zone Cooled, Large Size, Indoor-Outdoor (B-L-IO)................. F-16 

F.2.5 Equipment Category: Zone Cooled, Medium Size, Indoor-Outdoor (B-M-IO)............ F-21 

F.2.6 Equipment Category: Zone Cooled, Small Size, Indoor-Outdoor (B-S-IO) ................. F-26 

F.3 LCC SENSITIVITY TO FUEL PRICE ESCALATION - RESULTS...................................... F-31 

LIST OF TABLES 

Table F.2.1 Distribution of Life-Cycle Cost Savings from a Baseline Level (Level 1) by 

Efficiency Level for A-L-IN...................................................................................... F-2

Table F.2.2 Summary of Payback Period Results for All Efficiency Levels: A-L-IN................. F-4

Table F.2.3 Distribution of Life-Cycle Cost Savings from a Baseline Level (Level 1) by 

Efficiency Level for A-M-IN .................................................................................... F-7

Table F.2.4 Summary of Payback Period Results for All Efficiency Levels: A-M-IN................ F-9

Table F.2.5 Distribution of Life-Cycle Cost Savings from a Baseline Level (Level 1) by 

Efficiency Level for A-S-IN.................................................................................... F-12

Table F.2.6 Summary of Payback Period Results for All Efficiency Levels: A-S-IN ............... F-14

Table F.2.7 Distribution of Life-Cycle Cost Savings from a Baseline Level (Level 1) by 

Efficiency Level for B-L-IO.................................................................................... F-17

Table F.2.8 Summary of Payback Period Results for All Efficiency Levels: B-L-IO ............... F-19

Table F.2.9 Distribution of Life-Cycle Cost Savings from a Baseline Level (Level 1) by 

Efficiency Level for B-M-IO................................................................................... F-22

Table F.2.10 Summary of Payback Period Results for All Efficiency Levels: B-M-IO .............. F-24

Table F.2.11 Distribution of Life-Cycle Cost Savings from a Baseline Level (Level 1) by 

Efficiency Level for B-S-IO.................................................................................... F-27

Table F.2.12 Summary of Payback Period Results for All Efficiency Levels: B-S-IO................ F-29

F-i 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
Table F.3.1 Summary of Life-Cycle Cost and Payback Period Results Assuming AEO 

2009 Low-Price Scenario: A-L-IN.......................................................................... F-32

Table F.3.2 Summary of Life-Cycle Costs and Payback Period Results Assuming AEO 

2009 Low-Price Scenario: A-M-IN......................................................................... F-33

Table F.3.3 Summary of Lif-Cycle Costs and Payback Period Results Assuming AEO 

2009 Low-Price Scenario: A-S-IN .......................................................................... F-34

Table F.3.4 Summary of Life-Cycle Costs and Payback Period Results Assuming AEO 

2009 Low-Price Scenario: B-L-IO .......................................................................... F-35

Table F.3.5 Summary of Life-Cycle Costs and Payback Period Results Assuming AEO 

2009 Low-Price Scenario: B-M-IO......................................................................... F-36

Table F.3.6 Summary of Life-Cycle Costs and Payback Period Results Assuming AEO 

2009 Low-Price Scenario: B-S-IO .......................................................................... F-37

Table F.3.7 Summary of Life-Cycle Costs and Payback Period Results Assuming AEO 

2009 High-Price Scenario: A-L-IN ......................................................................... F-38

Table F.3.8 Summary of Life-Cycle Costs and Payback Period Results Assuming AEO 

2009 High-Price Scenario: A-M-IN ........................................................................ F-39

Table F.3.9 Summary of Life-Cycle Costs and Payback Period Results Assuming AEO 

2009 High-Price Scenario: A-S-IN.......................................................................... F-40

Table F.3.10 Summary of Life-Cycle Costs and Payback Period Results Assuming AEO 

2009 High-Price Scenario: B-L-IO.......................................................................... F-41

Table F.3.11 Summary of Life-Cycle Costs and Payback Period Results Assuming AEO 

2009 High-Price Scenario: B-M-IO ........................................................................ F-42

Table F.3.12 Summary of Life-Cycle Costs and Payback Period Results Assuming AEO 

2009 High-Price Scenario: B-S-IO.......................................................................... F-43

F-ii 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
LIST OF FIGURES 

Figure F.2.1 Effect of the Change in Efficiency Level on Average Life-Cycle Cost for 

A-L-IN (Level 1 is the Baseline Level)..................................................................... F-2

Figure F.2.2 Cumulative Chart of Life-Cycle Cost Savings for All Efficiency Levels: 

A-L-IN....................................................................................................................... F-3

Figure F.2.3 Effect of the Change in Efficiency Level on Average Payback Period for 

A-L-IN (Level 1 is the Baseline Level)..................................................................... F-4

Figure F.2.4 Cumulative Chart of Payback Periods for All Efficiency Levels: A-L-IN .............. F-5

Figure F.2.5 Effect of the Change in Efficiency Level on Average Life-Cycle Cost for 

A-M-IN (Level 1 is the Baseline Level).................................................................... F-7

Figure F.2.6 Cumulative Chart of Life-Cycle Cost Savings for All Efficiency Levels: 

A-M-IN...................................................................................................................... F-8

Figure F.2.7 Effect of the Change in Efficiency Level on Average Payback Period for 

A-M-IN (Level 1 is the Baseline Level).................................................................... F-9

Figure F.2.8 Cumulative Chart of Payback Periods for All Efficiency Levels: A-M-IN ........... F-10

Figure F.2.9 Effect of the Change in Efficiency Level on Average Life-Cycle Cost for 

A-S-IN (Level 1 is the Baseline Level)................................................................... F-12

Figure F.2.10 Cumulative Chart of Life-Cycle Cost Savings for All Efficiency Levels: 

A-S-IN ..................................................................................................................... F-13

Figure F.2.11 Effect of the Change in Efficiency Level on Average Payback Period for 

A-S-IN (Level 1 is the Baseline Level)................................................................... F-14

Figure F.2.12 Cumulative Chart of Payback Period for All Efficiency Levels: A-S-IN .............. F-15

Figure F.2.13 Effect of the Change in Efficiency Level on Average Life-Cycle Cost for 

B-L-IO (Level 1 is the Baseline Level)................................................................... F-17

Figure F.2.14 Cumulative Chart of Life-Cycle Cost Savings for All Efficiency Levels: 

B-L-IO ..................................................................................................................... F-18

Figure F.2.15 Effect of the Change in Efficiency Level on Average Payback Period for 

B-L-IO (Level 1 is the Baseline Level)................................................................... F-19

Figure F.2.16 Cumulative Chart of Payback Period for All Efficiency Levels: B-L-IO.............. F-20

Figure F.2.17 Effect of the Change in Efficiency Level on Average Life-Cycle Cost for 

B-M-IO (Level 1 is the Baseline Level).................................................................. F-22

F-iii 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
F-iv 

Figure F.2.18 Cumulative Chart of Life-Cycle Cost Savings for All Efficiency Levels: 

B-M-IO.................................................................................................................... F-23

Figure F.2.19 Effect of the Change in Efficiency Level on Average Payback Period for 

B-M-IO (Level 1 is the Baseline Level).................................................................. F-24

Figure F.2.20 Cumulative Chart of Payback Period for All Efficiency Levels: B-M-IO............. F-25

Figure F.2.21 Effect of the Change in Efficiency Level on Average Life-Cycle Cost for 

B-S-IO (Level 1 is the Baseline Level). .................................................................. F-27

Figure F.2.22 Cumulative Chart of Life-Cycle Cost Savings for All Efficiency Levels: 

B-S-IO ..................................................................................................................... F-28

Figure F.2.23 Effect of the Change in Efficiency Level on Average Payback Period for 

B-S-IO (Level 1 is the Baseline Level). .................................................................. F-29

Figure F.2.24 Cumulative Chart of Payback Period for All Efficiency Levels: B-S-IO .............. F-30

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
APPENDIX F. DETAILED LIFE-CYCLE COST OUTPUT 

F.1 INTRODUCTION 

Appendix F contains detailed output from the Life-Cycle Cost (LCC) Analysis for Beverage 

Vending Machines (BVMs) as developed using the LCC spreadsheet. LCC and payback periods are 

presented in terms of national average LCC, national average LCC savings from the baseline (Level 1) 

and national average payback period results for each of the six equipment size categories in two 

equipment classes (A and B) at each efficiency level. In the LCC figures (e.g., F.2.1) market baseline 

(Level 0) is also shown for comparison. See Chapter 8 of the technical support document (TSD) for an 

explanation of the tables and figures in this appendix. 

F.2 LCC RESULTS 

F.2.1 Equipment Category: Fully-Cooled, Large Size, Indoor Only (A-L-IN) 

Figure F.2.1 shows the variation of the LCC with the installed cost for each of the efficiency 

levels considered for the analysis. The installed cost is the sum of the equipment price and the 

installation cost of the equipment (which remains relatively flat) and so the increasing equipment price 

contributes to the increasing total installed cost as the efficiency level rises from Level 2 to Level 8 

(with reduced energy consumption). The LCC results show that at most of the higher efficiency levels 

(Level 2 - Level 7), the lifetime operating cost has more of an impact on the LCC than the total 

installed cost. In other words, the decrease in lifetime operating costs (because of reduced electricity 

costs) offsets the increase in total installed cost. As a result, the LCC at most efficiency levels is lower 

than that for the baseline efficiency level (Level 1) for this product category. Table F.2.1 shows the 

national distribution of LCC savings above the baseline (Level 1) calculated for this product for most 

higher efficiency levels (2-7). For efficiency Level 8, the LCC was higher than the baseline level 

(Level 1). Figure F.2.2 show this distribution of LCC savings graphically for each efficiency level 

analyzed. 

Figure F.2.3 shows the effect on payback period (PBP) as the efficiency level changes from 

Level 1 (baseline) to Level 8, on a national averaged basis weighted over all building types, energy 

prices, sales taxes, and installation costs. Table F.2.2 shows the national distribution of PBPs 

calculated for most efficiency levels as well as the average payback and the percent of units with a 

payback of less than 3 years. Figure F.2.4 show this distribution of payback results graphically for each 

efficiency level analyzed. 

F-1 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
Owner's Installed Cost-LCC Tradeoff

$6,594 

$6,083 $6,030 $6,007 $5,983 $5,965 $5,960 $5,974 

$7,701 

$0 

$1,000 

$2,000 

$3,000 

$4,000 

$5,000 

$6,000 

$7,000 

$8,000 

$9,000 

$2,785 $2,852 $2,881 $2,923 $2,969 $3,002 $3,035 $3,070 $4,415 

Level 0

(Market

Baseline)

Level 1

(Energy

Star Tier

1)

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8

(Max

Tech)

Installed Cost and Efficiency Level

Life Cycle Cost

Installed Cost-LCC Tradeoff

 Equipment= A-L-Indoor-Only, Fuel Price=AEO 2009 - Reference Case, Start Year= 2012

Figure F.2.1 Effect of the Change in Efficiency Level on Average Life-Cycle Cost for A-L-IN 

(Level 1 is the Baseline Level). 

Table F.2.1 Distribution of Life-Cycle Cost Savings from a Baseline Level (Level 1) by 

Efficiency Level for A-L-IN 

Decrease in LCC from Baseline Efficiency (Level 1) Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results (2008$) 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 

Mean 

Savings 

Level 2 $26 $29 $50 $52 $68 $80 $97 $106 $121 $138 $177 $91 

Level 3 $24 $32 $70 $74 $103 $124 $155 $175 $201 $233 $304 $145 

Level 4 $23 $35 $91 $99 $142 $171 $219 $250 $288 $337 $442 $204 

Level 5 $22 $37 $106 $116 $170 $206 $265 $304 $351 $412 $542 $246 

Level 6 $13 $31 $110 $122 $184 $224 $293 $340 $393 $463 $613 $272 

Level 7 -$11 $9 $94 $109 $177 $218 $293 $344 $402 $481 $642 $271 

Level 8 -$1,759 -$1,759 -$1,663 -$1,557 -$1,521 -$1,447 -$1,415 -$1,361 -$1,269 -$1,147 -$992 -$1,419 

F-2 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
A-L-IN Level 2 A-L-IN Level 3

A-L-IN Level 4 A-L-IN Level 5

A-L-IN Level 6 A-L-IN Level 7

A-L-IN Level 8

Figure F.2.2 Cumulative Chart of Life-Cycle Cost Savings for All Efficiency Levels: A-L-IN 

F-3 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
Owner's Installed Cost-Payback Tradeoff

2.7 4.1 4.3 4.6 5.1

100.0

0.0 3.7

20.0 

40.0 

60.0 

80.0 

100.0 

120.0 

$2,881 $2,923 $2,969 $3,002 $3,035 $3,070 $4,415 

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 (Max

Tech)

Installed Cost and Efficiency Level

Payback Period (Years)

Installed Cost-Payback Period Tradeoff

 Equipment= A-L-Indoor-Only, Fuel Price=AEO 2009 - Reference Case, Start Year= 2012

Figure F.2.3 Effect of the Change in Efficiency Level on Average Payback Period for A-L-IN 

(Level 1 is the Baseline Level). 

Table F.2.2 Summary of Payback Period Results for All Efficiency Levels: A-L-IN 

Payback Period in Years Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Mean 

Percent 

Less than 

3 Years 

Energy 

Payback 

Level 2 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.6 1.7 1.9 2.1 2.3 2.4 3.3 4.0 2.1 85% 

Level 3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.2 2.4 2.5 2.8 3.1 3.2 4.5 5.6 2.9 67% 

Level 4 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.4 2.6 2.8 3.1 3.4 3.5 5.0 6.2 3.2 53% 

Level 5 1.6 1.7 1.9 2.5 2.7 2.9 3.2 3.5 3.7 5.2 6.5 3.3 51% 

Level 6 1.7 1.8 2.0 2.7 2.9 3.1 3.4 3.8 3.9 5.6 7.0 3.5 45% 

Level 7 1.8 1.9 2.2 3.0 3.2 3.4 3.8 4.2 4.4 6.3 7.9 3.9 29% 

Level 8 18.6 20.8 26.3 54.4 65.9 85.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 74.0 0% 

F-4 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
A-L-IN, Level 2 A-L-IN, Level 3

A-L-IN, Level 4 A-L-IN, Level 5

A-L-IN, Level 6 A-L-IN, Level 7

A-L-IN, Level 8

Figure F.2.4 Cumulative Chart of Payback Periods for All Efficiency Levels: A-L-IN 

F-5 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
F.2.2 Equipment Category: Fully-Cooled, Medium Size, Indoor Only (A-M-IN) 

Figure F.2.5 shows the variation of the LCC with the installed cost for each of the efficiency 

levels considered for the analysis. The installed cost is the sum of the equipment price and the 

installation cost of the equipment (which remains relatively flat) and the increasing equipment price 

contributes to the increasing total installed cost as the efficiency level rises from Level 2 to Level 8 

(with reduced energy consumption). The LCC results show that at most of the higher efficiency levels 

(Level 2 - Level 7), the lifetime operating cost has more of an impact on the LCC than the total 

installed cost. In other words, the decrease in lifetime operating costs (because of reduced electricity 

costs) offsets the increase in total installed cost. As a result, the LCC at efficiency levels 1-7 are lower 

than that for the baseline efficiency level (Level 1) for this product category. For efficiency Level 8, 

the LCC was higher than the baseline level (Level 1). Table F.2.3 shows the national distribution of 

LCC savings above the baseline (Level 1) calculated for this product for the higher efficiency levels 

(2-8). Figure F.2.6 shows this distribution of LCC savings graphically for each efficiency level 

analyzed. 

Figure F.2.7 shows the effect on payback period as the efficiency level changes from Level 1 

(baseline) to Level 8, on a national averaged basis weighted over all building types, energy prices, 

sales taxes and installation costs. Table F.2.4 shows the national distribution of PBPs calculated for all 

efficiency levels as well as the average payback and the percent of units with a payback of less than 

3 years. Figure F.2.8 show this distribution of payback results graphically for each efficiency level 

analyzed. 

F-6 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
Owner's Installed Cost-LCC Tradeoff

$4,208 

$5,811 $5,707 $5,676 $5,676 $5,646 $5,650 $5,669 

$7,148 

$0 

$1,000 

$2,000 

$3,000 

$4,000 

$5,000 

$6,000 

$7,000 

$8,000 

$1,105 $2,617 $2,669 $2,679 $2,741 $2,790 $2,823 $2,857 $3,977 

Level 0

(Market

Baseline)

Level 1

(Energy

Star Tier

1)

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8

(Max

Tech)

Installed Cost and Efficiency Level

Life Cycle Cost

Installed Cost-LCC Tradeoff

 Equipment= A-M-Indoor-Only, Fuel Price=AEO 2009 - Reference Case, Start Year= 2012

Figure F.2.5 Effect of the Change in Efficiency Level on Average Life-Cycle Cost for A-M-IN 

(Level 1 is the Baseline Level). 

Table F.2.3 Distribution of Life-Cycle Cost Savings from a Baseline Level (Level 1) by 

Efficiency Level for A-M-IN 

Decrease in LCC from Baseline Efficiency (Level 0) Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results (2008$) 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 

Mean 

Savings 

Level 2 $52 $59 $98 $102 $131 $154 $186 $204 $232 $263 $337 $175 

Level 3 $69 $78 $127 $132 $168 $197 $237 $260 $296 $334 $427 $223 

Level 4 $44 $58 $125 $133 $184 $220 $277 $313 $359 $416 $541 $258 

Level 5 $44 $63 $151 $163 $230 $276 $350 $399 $458 $534 $698 $327 

Level 6 $28 $49 $145 $159 $233 $282 $365 $421 $484 $569 $748 $339 

Level 7 $1 $25 $124 $142 $221 $269 $358 $417 $485 $578 $765 $331 

Level 8 -$1,495 -$1,483 -$1,392 -$1,263 -$1,240 -$1,147 -$1,114 -$1,051 -$942 -$824 -$646 -$1,119 

F-7 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
A-M-IN Level 2 A-M-IN Level 3

A-M-IN Level 4 A-M-IN Level 5

A-M-IN Level 6 A-M-IN Level 7

A-M-IN Level 8

Figure F.2.6 Cumulative Chart of Life-Cycle Cost Savings for All Efficiency Levels: A-M-IN 

F-8 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
Owner's Installed Cost-Payback Tradeoff

2.5 3.6 3.9 4.3 4.8

100.0

0.0 2.4

20.0 

40.0 

60.0 

80.0 

100.0 

120.0 

$2,669 $2,679 $2,741 $2,790 $2,823 $2,857 $3,977 

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 (Max

Tech)

Installed Cost and Efficiency Level

Payback Period (Years)

Installed Cost-Payback Period Tradeoff

 Equipment= A-M-Indoor-Only, Fuel Price=AEO 2009 - Reference Case, Start Year= 2012

Figure F.2.7 Effect of the Change in Efficiency Level on Average Payback Period for A-M-IN 

(Level 1 is the Baseline Level). 

Table F.2.4 Summary of Payback Period Results for All Efficiency Levels: A-M-IN 

Payback Period in Years Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Mean 

Percent 

Less than 

3 Years 

Energy 

Payback 

Level 2 1.0 1.0 1.1 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.9 2.1 2.2 3.1 3.7 2.0 87% 

Level 3 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.5 1.5 1.7 1.8 2.0 2.1 2.9 3.5 1.9 89% 

Level 4 1.3 1.4 1.6 2.2 2.3 2.5 2.8 3.0 3.1 4.5 5.5 2.8 67% 

Level 5 1.4 1.5 1.7 2.3 2.5 2.6 2.9 3.2 3.4 4.8 5.9 3.0 65% 

Level 6 1.6 1.6 1.9 2.5 2.7 2.9 3.2 3.5 3.7 5.3 6.6 3.3 51% 

Level 7 1.7 1.8 2.1 2.8 3.0 3.2 3.6 3.9 4.1 5.9 7.4 3.7 39% 

Level 8 13.1 14.5 17.7 31.9 36.7 43.7 64.3 94.2 100.0 100.0 100.0 59.2 0% 

F-9 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
A-M-IN, Level 2 A-M-IN, Level 3

A-M-IN, Level 4 A-M-IN, Level 5

A-M-IN, Level 6 A-M-IN, Level 7

A-M-IN, Level 8

Figure F.2.8 Cumulative Chart of Payback Periods for All Efficiency Levels: A-M-IN 

F-10 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
F.2.3 Equipment Category: Fully Cooled, Small, Indoor Only (A-S-IN) 

Figure F.2.9 shows the variation of the LCC with the installed cost for each of the efficiency 

levels considered for the analysis. The installed cost is the sum of the equipment price and the 

installation cost of the equipment and the former is the largest contributor to the increasing total 

installed cost as the efficiency level rises from Level 1 to Level 8 (with reduced energy consumption). 

The LCC results show that at most of the higher efficiency levels (Level 1 - Level 7), the lifetime 

operating cost has more of an impact on the LCC than the total installed cost. In other words, the 

decrease in lifetime operating costs (because of reduced electricity costs) offsets the increase in total 

installed cost. As a result, the LCC at efficiency Levels 1-7 are lower than that for the baseline 

efficiency level (Level 1) for this product category. For efficiency Level 8, the LCC was higher than 

the baseline level (Level 1). Table F.2.5 shows the national distribution of LCC savings above the 

baseline (Level 1) calculated for this product for the higher efficiency levels (2-8). Figure F.2.10

shows this distribution of LCC savings graphically for each efficiency level analyzed. 

Figure F.2.11 shows the effect on PBP as the efficiency level changes from Level 1 (baseline) 

to Level 8, on a national averaged basis weighted over all building types, energy prices, sales taxes and 

installation costs. Table F.2.6 shows the national distribution of PBPs calculated for all efficiency 

levels as well as the average payback and the percent of units with a payback of less than 3 years. 

Figure F.2.12 show this distribution of payback results graphically for each efficiency level analyzed. 

F-11 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
Owner's Installed Cost-LCC Tradeoff

$4,251 

$5,319 $5,235 $5,215 $5,195 $5,184 $5,185 $5,203 

$6,610 

$0 

$1,000 

$2,000 

$3,000 

$4,000 

$5,000 

$6,000 

$7,000 

$1,105 $2,199 $2,240 $2,287 $2,333 $2,361 $2,388 $2,418 $3,428 

Level 0

(Market

Baseline)

Level 1

(Energy

Star Tier

1)

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8

(Max

Tech)

Installed Cost and Efficiency Level

Life Cycle Cost

Installed Cost-LCC Tradeoff

 Equipment= A-S-Indoor-Only, Fuel Price=AEO 2009 - Reference Case, Start Year= 2012

Figure F.2.9 Effect of the Change in Efficiency Level on Average Life-Cycle Cost for A-S-IN 

(Level 1 is the Baseline Level). 

Table F.2.5 Distribution of Life-Cycle Cost Savings from a Baseline Level (Level 1) by 

Efficiency Level for A-S-IN 

Decrease in LCC from Baseline Efficiency (Level 0) Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results (2008$) 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 

Mean 

Savings 

Level 2 $40 $47 $78 $82 $105 $123 $150 $165 $188 $213 $272 $141 

Level 3 $34 $45 $95 $103 $141 $167 $211 $240 $273 $318 $411 $197 

Level 4 $28 $44 $111 $123 $175 $210 $269 $309 $355 $418 $544 $251 

Level 5 $24 $43 $121 $135 $196 $235 $304 $351 $405 $478 $624 $284 

Level 6 $11 $32 $117 $134 $201 $243 $320 $371 $430 $512 $672 $297 

Level 7 -$15 $9 $98 $118 $189 $231 $313 $367 $431 $520 $688 $290 

Level 8 -$1,439 -$1,438 -$1,340 -$1,228 -$1,192 -$1,119 -$1,086 -$1,028 -$937 -$812 -$662 -$1,090 

F-12 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
A-S-IN Level 2 A-S-IN Level 3

A-S-IN Level 4 A-S-IN Level 5

A-S-IN Level 6 A-S-IN Level 7

A-S-IN Level 8

Figure F.2.10 Cumulative Chart of Life-Cycle Cost Savings for All Efficiency Levels: A-S-IN 

F-13 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
Owner's Installed Cost-Payback Tradeoff

2.5 4.0 4.2 4.5 5.0

100.0

0.0 3.5

20.0 

40.0 

60.0 

80.0 

100.0 

120.0 

$2,240 $2,287 $2,333 $2,361 $2,388 $2,418 $3,428 

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 (Max

Tech)

Installed Cost and Efficiency Level

Payback Period (Years)

Installed Cost-Payback Period Tradeoff

 Equipment= A-S-Indoor-Only, Fuel Price=AEO 2009 - Reference Case, Start Year= 2012

Figure F.2.11 Effect of the Change in Efficiency Level on Average Payback Period for A-S-IN 

(Level 1 is the Baseline Level). 

Table F.2.6 Summary of Payback Period Results for All Efficiency Levels: A-S-IN 

Payback Period in Years Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Mean 

Percent 

Less than 

3 Years 

Energy 

Payback 

Level 2 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.9 2.1 2.2 3.0 3.7 2.0 87% 

Level 3 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.9 3.0 4.3 5.4 2.7 71% 

Level 4 1.4 1.5 1.7 2.3 2.5 2.7 3.0 3.3 3.4 4.9 6.2 3.1 65% 

Level 5 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.4 2.6 2.8 3.1 3.4 3.6 5.1 6.5 3.2 53% 

Level 6 1.6 1.7 1.9 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.3 3.7 3.8 5.5 7.0 3.5 49% 

Level 7 1.7 1.8 2.1 2.9 3.1 3.3 3.7 4.1 4.3 6.2 8.0 3.9 37% 

Level 8 14.6 16.3 20.7 43.6 53.2 69.4 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 69.7 0% 

F-14 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
A-S-IN, Level 2 A-S-IN, Level 3

A-S-IN, Level 4 A-S-IN, Level 5

A-S-IN, Level 6 A-S-IN, Level 7

A-S-IN, Level 8

Figure F.2.12 Cumulative Chart of Payback Period for All Efficiency Levels: A-S-IN 

F-15 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
F.2.4 Equipment Category: Zone Cooled, Large Size, Indoor-Outdoor (B-L-IO) 

Figure F.2.13 shows the variation of the LCC with the installed cost for each of the efficiency 

levels considered for the analysis. The installed cost is the sum of the equipment price and the 

installation cost of the equipment (which remains relatively flat) and so the increasing equipment price 

contributes to the increasing total installed cost as the efficiency level rises from Level 2 to Level 7 

(with reduced energy consumption). The LCC results show that at most of the higher efficiency levels 

(Level 2 - Level 4), the lifetime operating cost has more of an impact on the LCC than the total 

installed cost. In other words, the decrease in lifetime operating costs (because of reduced electricity 

costs) offsets the increase in total installed cost. As a result, the LCC at efficiency Levels 1-4 are lower 

than that for the baseline efficiency level (Level 1) for this product category. For efficiency Levels 5-7, 

with all inputs at national average values, the LCC was higher than the baseline level (Level 1). Table 

F.2.7 shows the national distribution of LCC savings above the baseline (Level 1) calculated for this 

product for the higher efficiency levels [2-7] and shows a slightly different picture of relative LCCs. 

The weighted average of the distribution indicates a slight net LCC savings at Levels 4 and 5, meaning 

that the weighted average of LCCs at Levels 4 and 5 is slightly less than the baseline (Level 1). Either 

way, Level 4 and 5 are very close to having zero net LCC savings. Figure F.2.14 show this distribution 

of LCC savings graphically for each efficiency level analyzed. 

Figure F.2.15 shows the effect on payback period as the efficiency level changes from Level 2 

to Level 7, on a national averaged basis weighted over all building types, energy prices, sales taxes and 

installation costs. Table F.2.8 shows the national distribution of payback periods calculated for all 

efficiency levels as well as the average payback and the percent of units with a payback of less than 

3 years. Figure F.2.16 show this distribution of payback results graphically for each efficiency level 

analyzed. 

F-16 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
Owner's Installed Cost-LCC Tradeoff

$4,847 

$5,133 $5,110 $5,115 $5,133 $5,145 

$5,738 

$7,586 

$0 

$1,000 

$2,000 

$3,000 

$4,000 

$5,000 

$6,000 

$7,000 

$8,000 

$1,105 $2,111 $2,137 $2,155 $2,194 $2,207 $2,670 $3,941 #N/A

Level 0

(Market

Baseline)

Level 1

(Energy

Star Tier

1)

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8

(Max

Tech)

Installed Cost and Efficiency Level

Life Cycle Cost

Installed Cost-LCC Tradeoff

 Equipment= B-L-Indoor-Outdoor, Fuel Price=AEO 2009 - Reference Case, Start Year= 2012

Figure F.2.13 Effect of the Change in Efficiency Level on Average Life-Cycle Cost for B-L-IO 

(Level 1 is the Baseline Level). 

Table F.2.7 Distribution of Life-Cycle Cost Savings from a Baseline Level (Level 1) by 

Efficiency Level for B-L-IO 

Decrease in LCC from Baseline Efficiency (Level 0) Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results (2008$) 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 

Mean 

Savings 

Level 2 $5 $9 $22 $27 $32 $43 $54 $59 $70 $78 $101 $48 

Level 3 -$7 -$2 $17 $25 $31 $46 $61 $68 $83 $94 $124 $53 

Level 4 -$37 -$29 -$3 $14 $17 $41 $61 $73 $94 $111 $151 $51 

Level 5 -$51 -$42 -$15 $3 $7 $30 $52 $66 $87 $106 $147 $42 

Level 6 -$676 -$671 -$620 -$570 -$553 -$529 -$509 -$477 -$445 -$397 -$340 -$515 

Level 7 -$2,614 -$2,590 -$2,494 -$2,470 -$2,416 -$2,366 -$2,330 -$2,307 -$2,242 -$2,180 -$2,086 -$2,352 

F-17 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
Figure F.2.14 Cumulative Chart of Life-Cycle Cost Savings for All Efficiency Levels: B-L-IO 

F-18 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
Owner's Installed Cost-Payback Tradeoff

3.9

7.6 8.7

100.0 100.0

5.3 0.0 

20.0 

40.0 

60.0 

80.0 

100.0 

120.0 

$2,137 $2,155 $2,194 $2,207 $2,670 $3,941 #N/A

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 (Max

Tech)

Installed Cost and Efficiency Level

Payback Period (Years)

Installed Cost-Payback Period Tradeoff

 Equipment= B-L-Indoor-Outdoor, Fuel Price=AEO 2009 - Reference Case, Start Year= 2012

Figure F.2.15 Effect of the Change in Efficiency Level on Average Payback Period for B-L-IO 

(Level 1 is the Baseline Level). 

Table F.2.8 Summary of Payback Period Results for All Efficiency Levels: B-L-IO 

Payback Period in Years Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Mean 

Percent 

Less than 

3 Years 

Energy 

Payback 

Level 2 1.4 1.5 1.7 2.2 2.4 2.5 2.9 3.0 3.5 4.7 6.2 3.0 61% 

Level 3 1.9 2.0 2.3 2.9 3.2 3.4 3.8 4.1 4.7 6.5 8.9 4.1 35% 

Level 4 2.5 2.7 3.1 3.9 4.3 4.7 5.2 5.8 6.7 9.4 13.7 5.8 11% 

Level 5 2.8 3.0 3.4 4.4 4.8 5.3 5.8 6.6 7.6 10.8 16.3 6.6 9% 

Level 6 16.7 19.0 24.8 50.4 69.7 87.2 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 74.0 0% 

Level 7 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 0% 

F-19 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
Figure F.2.16 Cumulative Chart of Payback Period for All Efficiency Levels: B-L-IO 

F-20 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
F.2.5 Equipment Category: Zone Cooled, Medium Size, Indoor-Outdoor (B-M-IO) 

Figure F.2.17 shows the variation of the LCC with the installed cost for each of the efficiency 

levels considered for the analysis. The installed cost is the sum of the equipment price and the 

installation cost of the equipment (which remains relatively flat) and so the increasing equipment price 

contributes to the increasing total installed cost as the efficiency level rises from Level 2 to Level 7 

(with reduced energy consumption). The LCC results show that at most of the higher efficiency levels 

(Level 2 - Level 6), the lifetime operating cost has more of an impact on the LCC than the total 

installed cost. In other words, the decrease in lifetime operating costs (because of reduced electricity 

costs) offsets the increase in total installed cost. As a result, the LCC at efficiency Levels 2-3 are lower 

than that for the baseline efficiency level (Level 1) for this product category. For efficiency Levels 4-7, 

with all inputs at national average values, the LCC was higher than the baseline level (Level 1). Table 

F.2.9 shows the national distribution of LCC savings above the baseline (Level 1) calculated for this 

product for the higher efficiency levels (2-7) and shows a slightly different picture of relative LCCs. 

The weighted average of the distribution indicates a slight net LCC savings at Levels 4 and 5, meaning 

that the weighted average of LCCs at Levels 4 and 5 is slightly less than the baseline (Level 1). Either 

way, Level 4 and 5 are very close to having zero net LCC savings. Figure F.2.18 shows this 

distribution of LCC savings graphically for each efficiency level analyzed. 

Figure F.2.19 shows the effect on payback period as the efficiency level changes from Level 2 

to Level 7, on a national averaged basis weighted over all building types, energy prices, sales taxes, 

and installation costs. Table F.2.10 shows the national distribution of payback periods calculated for all 

efficiency levels as well as the average payback and the percent of units with a payback of less than 

3 years. Figure F.2.20 show this distribution of payback results graphically for each efficiency level 

analyzed. 

F-21 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
Owner's Installed Cost-LCC Tradeoff

$4,796 $5,017 $4,995 $4,998 $5,021 $5,034 

$5,636 

$7,288 

$0 

$1,000 

$2,000 

$3,000 

$4,000 

$5,000 

$6,000 

$7,000 

$8,000 

$1,105 $2,039 $2,065 $2,088 $2,127 $2,139 $2,603 $3,726 #N/A

Level 0

(Market

Baseline)

Level 1

(Energy

Star Tier

1)

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8

(Max

Tech)

Installed Cost and Efficiency Level

Life Cycle Cost

Installed Cost-LCC Tradeoff

 Equipment= B-M-Indoor-Outdoor, Fuel Price=AEO 2009 - Reference Case, Start Year= 2012

Figure F.2.17 Effect of the Change in Efficiency Level on Average Life-Cycle Cost for B-M-IO 

(Level 1 is the Baseline Level). 

Table F.2.9 Distribution of Life-Cycle Cost Savings from a Baseline Level (Level 1) by 

Efficiency Level for B-M-IO 

Decrease in LCC from Baseline Efficiency (Level 1) Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results (2008$) 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 

Mean 

Savings 

Level 2 $4 $7 $20 $25 $31 $41 $51 $57 $67 $76 $98 $46 

Level 3 -$8 -$3 $17 $27 $33 $49 $66 $74 $90 $103 $135 $57 

Level 4 -$43 -$34 -$7 $10 $14 $37 $58 $72 $92 $111 $151 $48 

Level 5 -$57 -$47 -$19 -$2 $3 $26 $49 $64 $85 $105 $147 $38 

Level 6 -$692 -$686 -$634 -$584 -$565 -$542 -$522 -$489 -$458 -$408 -$350 -$528 

Level 7 -$2,427 -$2,401 -$2,302 -$2,285 -$2,229 -$2,179 -$2,150 -$2,133 -$2,065 -$2,001 -$1,912 -$2,170 

F-22 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
Figure F.2.18 Cumulative Chart of Life-Cycle Cost Savings for All Efficiency Levels: B-M-IO 

F-23 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
Owner's Installed Cost-Payback Tradeoff

4.1

8.0 9.1

100.0 100.0

5.4 0.0 

20.0 

40.0 

60.0 

80.0 

100.0 

120.0 

$2,065 $2,088 $2,127 $2,139 $2,603 $3,726 #N/A

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 (Max

Tech)

Installed Cost and Efficiency Level

Payback Period (Years)

Installed Cost-Payback Period Tradeoff

 Equipment= B-M-Indoor-Outdoor, Fuel Price=AEO 2009 - Reference Case, Start Year= 2012

Figure F.2.19 Effect of the Change in Efficiency Level on Average Payback Period for B-M-IO 

(Level 1 is the Baseline Level). 

Table F.2.10 Summary of Payback Period Results for All Efficiency Levels: B-M-IO 

Payback Period in Years Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Mean 

Percent 

Less than 

3 Years 

Energy 

Payback 

Level 2 1.5 1.5 1.8 2.3 2.5 2.6 3.0 3.2 3.6 4.9 6.5 3.1 59% 

Level 3 1.9 2.0 2.3 2.9 3.2 3.4 3.9 4.2 4.8 6.6 9.1 4.1 33% 

Level 4 2.6 2.8 3.2 4.1 4.5 4.9 5.4 6.1 7.0 9.9 14.7 6.1 11% 

Level 5 2.9 3.1 3.5 4.5 5.0 5.4 6.1 6.8 7.9 11.5 17.6 6.9 7% 

Level 6 17.2 19.8 26.0 56.4 81.8 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 76.9 0% 

Level 7 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 0% 

F-24 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
Figure F.2.20 Cumulative Chart of Payback Period for All Efficiency Levels: B-M-IO 

F-25 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
F.2.6 Equipment Category: Zone Cooled, Small Size, Indoor-Outdoor (B-S-IO) 

Figure F.2.21 shows the variation of the LCC with the installed cost for each of the efficiency 

levels considered for the analysis. The installed cost is the sum of the equipment price and the 

installation cost of the equipment (which remains relatively flat) and the increasing equipment price 

contributes to the increasing total installed cost as the efficiency level rises from Level 2 to Level 7 

(with reduced energy consumption). The LCC results show that at most of one higher efficiency levels 

(Level 2), the lifetime operating cost has more of an impact on the LCC than the total installed cost. In 

other words, the decrease in lifetime operating costs (due to reduced electricity costs) offsets the 

increase in total installed cost. As a result, the LCC at efficiency Level 2 is lower than that for the 

baseline efficiency level (Level 1) for this product category. For efficiency Level 3-7, the LCC was 

higher than the baseline level (Level 1). Table F.2.11 shows the national distribution of LCC savings 

above the baseline (Level 1) calculated for this product for the higher efficiency levels (2-7). The 

weighted average of the distribution indicates a slight net LCC savings at Levels 3-5, meaning that the 

weighted average of LCCs at Levels 3-5 is slightly less than the baseline (Level 1). Either way, Level 

3-5 are very close to having zero net LCC savings. Figure F.2.22 shows this distribution of LCC 

savings graphically for each efficiency level analyzed. 

Figure F.2.23 shows the effect on payback period as the efficiency level changes from Level 2 

to Level 7, on a national averaged basis weighted over all building types, energy prices, sales taxes and 

installation costs. Table F.2.12 shows the national distribution of payback periods calculated for all 

efficiency levels as well as the average payback and the percent of units with a payback of less than 

3 years. Figure F.2.24 shows this distribution of payback results graphically for each efficiency level 

analyzed. 

F-26 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
Owner's Installed Cost-LCC Tradeoff

$4,723 $4,699 $4,683 $4,716 $4,716 $4,731 

$5,362 

$6,859 

$0 

$1,000 

$2,000 

$3,000 

$4,000 

$5,000 

$6,000 

$7,000 

$8,000 

$1,105 $1,816 $1,841 $1,893 $1,893 $1,906 $2,369 $3,346 #N/A

Level 0

(Market

Baseline)

Level 1

(Energy

Star Tier

1)

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8

(Max

Tech)

Installed Cost and Efficiency Level

Life Cycle Cost

Installed Cost-LCC Tradeoff

 Equipment= B-S-Indoor-Outdoor, Fuel Price=AEO 2009 - Reference Case, Start Year= 2012

Figure F.2.21 Effect of the Change in Efficiency Level on Average Life-Cycle Cost for B-S-IO 

(Level 1 is the Baseline Level). 

Table F.2.11 Distribution of Life-Cycle Cost Savings from a Baseline Level (Level 1) by 

Efficiency Level for B-S-IO 

Decrease in LCC from Baseline Efficiency (Level 1) Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results (2008$) 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 

Mean 

Savings 

Level 2 $0 $3 $15 $20 $25 $34 $44 $50 $59 $68 $88 $39 

Level 3 -$49 -$41 -$20 -$5 -$1 $14 $33 $47 $62 $79 $111 $26 

Level 4 -$49 -$41 -$20 -$5 -$1 $14 $33 $47 $62 $79 $111 $26 

Level 5 -$65 -$56 -$34 -$20 -$14 $1 $21 $36 $51 $70 $102 $13 

Level 6 -$737 -$723 -$676 -$643 -$608 -$599 -$582 -$556 -$521 -$470 -$418 -$582 

Level 7 -$2,316 -$2,291 -$2,214 -$2,177 -$2,130 -$2,093 -$2,044 -$2,020 -$1,976 -$1,909 -$1,814 -$2,070 

F-27 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
Figure F.2.22 Cumulative Chart of Life-Cycle Cost Savings for All Efficiency Levels: B-S-IO 

F-28 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
Owner's Installed Cost-Payback Tradeoff

4.6

9.8 11.8

100.0 100.0

9.8

0.0 

20.0 

40.0 

60.0 

80.0 

100.0 

120.0 

$1,841 $1,893 $1,893 $1,906 $2,369 $3,346 #N/A

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 (Max

Tech)

Installed Cost and Efficiency Level

Payback Period (Years)

Installed Cost-Payback Period Tradeoff

 Equipment= B-S-Indoor-Outdoor, Fuel Price=AEO 2009 - Reference Case, Start Year= 2012

Figure F.2.23 Effect of the Change in Efficiency Level on Average Payback Period for B-S-IO 

(Level 1 is the Baseline Level). 

Table F.2.12 Summary of Payback Period Results for All Efficiency Levels: B-S-IO 

Payback Period in Years Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Mean 

Percent 

Less than 

3 Years 

Energy 

Payback 

Level 2 1.6 1.7 1.9 2.5 2.7 2.9 3.3 3.5 4.0 5.6 7.6 3.5 49% 

Level 3 2.9 3.1 3.6 4.7 5.2 5.6 6.5 7.1 8.4 12.6 20.3 7.5 5% 

Level 4 2.9 3.1 3.6 4.7 5.2 5.6 6.5 7.1 8.4 12.6 20.3 7.5 5% 

Level 5 3.3 3.5 4.1 5.4 6.0 6.5 7.6 8.4 10.0 15.6 27.0 9.1 0% 

Level 6 26.1 31.8 49.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 86.9 0% 

Level 7 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 0% 

F-29 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
Figure F.2.24 Cumulative Chart of Payback Period for All Efficiency Levels: B-S-IO 

F-30 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
F.3 LCC SENSITIVITY TO FUEL PRICE ESCALATION - RESULTS 

This section contains detailed output from the LCC sensitivity analysis to the fuel price 

escalation rates reported in chapter 8. These analyses were carried out using the LCC spreadsheet with 

the aggregated results reported in terms of national average LCC savings or national average PBP for 

each of the six equipment categories at each efficiency level. See chapter 8 for a further explanation of 

the sensitivity analysis and results. 

Tables F.3.1 through F.3.6 show the impacts of AEO 2009 low-price scenario for fuel price 

escalation rates on LCC and PBP results, while Tables F.3.7 through F.3.12 show the impacts of AEO 

2009 high-price scenario for fuel price escalation rates on LCC and PBP results. As expected, highprice fuel price escalation rates increase the benefits of efficiency levels beyond the baseline (increase 

LCC savings). 

F-31 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
Table F.3.1 Summary of Life-Cycle Cost and Payback Period Results Assuming AEO 2009

Low-Price Scenario: A-L-IN 

A-L-IN LCC Savings 

Decrease in LCC from Baseline Efficiency (Level 1) Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results (2008$) 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 

Mean 

Savings 

Percent 

of Units 

with 

LCC 

Savings 

Level 2 $23 $26 $46 $48 $63 $74 $91 $101 $114 $131 $167 $85 100% 

Level 3 $19 $27 $62 $67 $95 $114 $144 $165 $189 $220 $286 $135 100% 

Level 4 $15 $27 $80 $88 $130 $156 $203 $233 $269 $317 $416 $188 100% 

Level 5 $12 $27 $92 $103 $155 $187 $245 $282 $327 $387 $509 $227 100% 

Level 6 $1 $19 $94 $107 $167 $203 $270 $313 $365 $436 $576 $250 100% 

Level 7 -$24 -$4 $76 $92 $158 $195 $268 $315 $373 $450 $601 $247 91% 

Level 8 -$1,778 -$1,774 -$1,682 -$1,582 -$1,542 -$1,477 -$1,441 -$1,392 -$1,308 -$1,184 -$1,041 -$1,448 0% 

A-L-IN Payback Period 

Payback Period in Years Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Mean 

Percent 

Less than 

3 Years 

Energy 

Payback 

Level 2 1.1 1.1 1.3 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.1 2.3 2.4 3.4 4.1 2.2 85% 

Level 3 1.4 1.5 1.7 2.3 2.4 2.6 2.9 3.2 3.3 4.6 5.7 3.0 65% 

Level 4 1.6 1.6 1.9 2.5 2.7 2.9 3.2 3.5 3.7 5.2 6.4 3.3 51% 

Level 5 1.6 1.7 1.9 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.3 3.6 3.8 5.4 6.7 3.4 49% 

Level 6 1.7 1.8 2.0 2.8 3.0 3.2 3.5 3.9 4.0 5.8 7.2 3.6 39% 

Level 7 1.9 2.0 2.3 3.1 3.3 3.5 3.9 4.3 4.5 6.5 8.1 4.1 27% 

Level 8 19.5 21.8 27.8 59.4 73.3 96.3 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 76.1 0% 

F-32 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
Table F.3.2 Summary of Life-Cycle Costs and Payback Period Results Assuming AEO 2009

Low-Price Scenario: A-M-IN 

A-M-IN LCC Savings 

Decrease in LCC from Baseline Efficiency (Level 1) Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results (2008$) 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 

Mean 

Savings 

Percent 

of Units 

with 

LCC 

Savings 

Level 2 $46 $53 $91 $94 $123 $144 $175 $193 $219 $250 $319 $164 100% 

Level 3 $62 $71 $118 $122 $158 $185 $223 $247 $279 $318 $405 $210 100% 

Level 4 $34 $48 $111 $120 $170 $202 $257 $293 $336 $393 $510 $240 100% 

Level 5 $32 $51 $133 $146 $211 $252 $325 $372 $429 $504 $657 $303 100% 

Level 6 $14 $35 $125 $141 $212 $256 $336 $389 $451 $536 $703 $312 100% 

Level 7 -$14 $10 $103 $122 $198 $242 $328 $383 $450 $542 $718 $303 93% 

Level 8 -$1,511 -$1,503 -$1,412 -$1,288 -$1,266 -$1,175 -$1,147 -$1,086 -$985 -$866 -$700 -$1,151 0% 

A-M-IN Payback Period 

Payback Period in Years Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Mean 

Percent 

Less than 

3 Years 

Energy 

Payback 

Level 2 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.6 1.7 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.3 3.1 3.8 2.0 87% 

Level 3 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.9 2.1 2.1 3.0 3.6 1.9 89% 

Level 4 1.4 1.5 1.7 2.2 2.4 2.5 2.8 3.1 3.2 4.6 5.7 2.9 67% 

Level 5 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.4 2.5 2.7 3.0 3.3 3.5 4.9 6.1 3.1 55% 

Level 6 1.6 1.7 1.9 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.3 3.6 3.8 5.4 6.8 3.4 49% 

Level 7 1.8 1.9 2.1 2.9 3.1 3.3 3.7 4.1 4.2 6.1 7.7 3.8 35% 

Level 8 13.7 15.1 18.6 34.0 39.5 47.4 71.9 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 61.5 0% 

F-33 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
Table F.3.3 Summary of Lif-Cycle Costs and Payback Period Results Assuming AEO 2009

Low-Price Scenario: A-S-IN 

A-S-IN LCC Savings 

Decrease in LCC from Baseline Efficiency (Level 1) Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results (2008$) 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 

Mean 

Savings 

Percent 

of Units 

with 

LCC 

Savings 

Level 2 $36 $42 $73 $76 $99 $115 $141 $157 $177 $203 $258 $132 100% 

Level 3 $27 $38 $85 $93 $130 $154 $196 $223 $256 $300 $387 $183 100% 

Level 4 $18 $33 $98 $110 $160 $191 $249 $287 $332 $394 $512 $232 100% 

Level 5 $13 $31 $105 $120 $179 $214 $281 $324 $377 $450 $586 $262 100% 

Level 6 -$2 $19 $99 $117 $182 $219 $294 $341 $400 $481 $630 $273 95% 

Level 7 -$28 -$5 $79 $100 $169 $206 $286 $336 $399 $487 $644 $264 91% 

Level 8 -$1,458 -$1,453 -$1,359 -$1,254 -$1,214 -$1,150 -$1,116 -$1,059 -$976 -$850 -$712 -$1,120 0% 

A-S-IN Payback Period 

Payback Period in Years Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Mean 

Percent 

Less than 

3 Years 

Energy 

Payback 

Level 2 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.6 1.7 1.8 2.0 2.1 2.2 3.1 3.9 2.0 87% 

Level 3 1.3 1.4 1.6 2.1 2.3 2.4 2.7 3.0 3.1 4.5 5.6 2.8 69% 

Level 4 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.4 2.6 2.7 3.1 3.4 3.5 5.1 6.4 3.2 55% 

Level 5 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.5 2.7 2.9 3.2 3.5 3.7 5.3 6.7 3.3 51% 

Level 6 1.6 1.7 2.0 2.7 2.8 3.1 3.4 3.8 3.9 5.7 7.3 3.6 47% 

Level 7 1.8 1.9 2.2 2.9 3.1 3.4 3.8 4.2 4.4 6.5 8.3 4.0 31% 

Level 8 15.3 17.1 21.9 47.8 59.4 79.2 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 71.5 0% 

F-34 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
Table F.3.4 Summary of Life-Cycle Costs and Payback Period Results Assuming AEO 2009

Low-Price Scenario: B-L-IO 

B-L-IO LCC Savings 

Decrease in LCC from Baseline Efficiency (Level 1) Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results (2008$) 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 

Mean 

Savings 

Percent 

of Units 

with 

LCC 

Savings 

Level 2 $3 $7 $19 $24 $30 $39 $50 $55 $65 $74 $95 $45 100% 

Level 3 -$9 -$4 $13 $21 $27 $41 $55 $63 $77 $88 $116 $48 87% 

Level 4 -$41 -$33 -$8 $8 $12 $33 $53 $66 $85 $102 $139 $43 77% 

Level 5 -$55 -$46 -$20 -$4 $1 $22 $43 $58 $77 $96 $134 $34 63% 

Level 6 -$684 -$678 -$629 -$583 -$563 -$539 -$524 -$491 -$462 -$414 -$359 -$528 0% 

Level 7 -$2,623 -$2,600 -$2,511 -$2,481 -$2,431 -$2,385 -$2,343 -$2,316 -$2,259 -$2,198 -$2,101 -$2,366 0% 

B-L-IO Payback Period 

Payback Period in Years Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Mean 

Percent 

Less than 

3 Years 

Energy 

Payback 

Level 2 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.3 2.5 2.6 3.0 3.1 3.6 4.9 6.5 3.1 59% 

Level 3 1.9 2.0 2.3 3.0 3.3 3.5 4.0 4.2 4.9 6.7 9.2 4.2 29% 

Level 4 2.6 2.8 3.2 4.0 4.4 4.8 5.4 6.0 6.9 9.8 14.4 6.0 11% 

Level 5 2.9 3.1 3.5 4.5 5.0 5.4 6.0 6.8 7.9 11.3 17.2 6.9 7% 

Level 6 17.6 20.1 26.5 56.1 80.7 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 76.8 0% 

Level 7 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 0% 

F-35 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
Table F.3.5 Summary of Life-Cycle Costs and Payback Period Results Assuming AEO 2009

Low-Price Scenario: B-M-IO 

B-M-IO LCC Savings 

Decrease in LCC from Baseline Efficiency (Level 1) Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results (2008$) 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 

Mean 

Savings 

Percent 

of Units 

with 

LCC 

Savings 

Level 2 $2 $5 $18 $22 $28 $37 $48 $53 $63 $72 $92 $43 100% 

Level 3 -$11 -$6 $14 $23 $29 $44 $60 $68 $83 $96 $126 $52 87% 

Level 4 -$47 -$38 -$12 $4 $8 $29 $50 $64 $83 $101 $139 $40 75% 

Level 5 -$61 -$51 -$25 -$8 -$3 $18 $40 $56 $75 $95 $134 $30 59% 

Level 6 -$700 -$692 -$643 -$598 -$575 -$553 -$537 -$504 -$474 -$424 -$369 -$541 0% 

Level 7 -$2,436 -$2,411 -$2,320 -$2,296 -$2,245 -$2,198 -$2,163 -$2,142 -$2,082 -$2,018 -$1,928 -$2,184 0% 

B-M-IO Payback Period 

Payback Period in Years Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Mean 

Percent 

Less than 

3 Years 

Energy 

Payback 

Level 2 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.4 2.5 2.7 3.1 3.3 3.7 5.1 6.7 3.2 55% 

Level 3 1.9 2.1 2.3 3.0 3.3 3.5 4.0 4.3 4.9 6.9 9.5 4.3 27% 

Level 4 2.7 2.9 3.3 4.2 4.6 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.2 10.4 15.5 6.3 9% 

Level 5 2.9 3.2 3.6 4.7 5.1 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.2 12.0 18.6 7.2 5% 

Level 6 18.1 20.9 27.9 63.5 89.2 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 78.5 0% 

Level 7 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 0% 

F-36 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
Table F.3.6 Summary of Life-Cycle Costs and Payback Period Results Assuming AEO 2009

Low-Price Scenario: B-S-IO 

B-S-IO LCC Savings 

Decrease in LCC from Baseline Efficiency (Level 1) Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results (2008$) 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 

Mean 

Savings 

Percent 

of Units 

with 

LCC 

Savings 

Level 2 -$2 $1 $13 $17 $23 $30 $40 $46 $55 $63 $82 $36 93% 

Level 3 -$52 -$44 -$24 -$10 -$5 $8 $26 $40 $54 $72 $101 $19 57% 

Level 4 -$52 -$44 -$24 -$10 -$5 $8 $26 $40 $54 $72 $101 $19 57% 

Level 5 -$68 -$60 -$39 -$25 -$19 -$6 $13 $29 $43 $60 $91 $6 51% 

Level 6 -$745 -$729 -$684 -$654 -$617 -$611 -$595 -$574 -$536 -$484 -$434 -$594 0% 

Level 7 -$2,324 -$2,300 -$2,229 -$2,187 -$2,141 -$2,109 -$2,056 -$2,028 -$1,991 -$1,925 -$1,828 -$2,083 0% 

B-S-IO Payback Period 

Payback Period in Years Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Mean 

Percent 

Less than 

3 Years 

Energy 

Payback 

Level 2 1.6 1.7 2.0 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.4 3.6 4.2 5.8 7.9 3.6 49% 

Level 3 3.0 3.2 3.7 4.9 5.4 5.8 6.7 7.4 8.7 13.3 21.7 7.8 5% 

Level 4 3.0 3.2 3.7 4.9 5.4 5.8 6.7 7.4 8.7 13.3 21.7 7.8 5% 

Level 5 3.4 3.7 4.2 5.6 6.2 6.8 7.9 8.8 10.4 16.5 29.2 9.6 0% 

Level 6 28.0 34.6 55.4 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 88.3 0% 

Level 7 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 0% 

F-37 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
Table F.3.7 Summary of Life-Cycle Costs and Payback Period Results Assuming AEO 2009

High-Price Scenario: A-L-IN 

A-L-IN LCC Savings 

Decrease in LCC from Baseline Efficiency (Level 1) Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results (2008$) 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 

Mean 

Savings 

Percent 

of Units 

with 

LCC 

Savings 

Level 2 $29 $33 $55 $57 $73 $86 $104 $114 $130 $147 $188 $97 100% 

Level 3 $30 $38 $79 $83 $113 $135 $169 $189 $217 $250 $324 $157 100% 

Level 4 $32 $44 $104 $112 $157 $188 $239 $271 $312 $362 $473 $223 100% 

Level 5 $33 $49 $122 $132 $189 $226 $290 $330 $380 $443 $579 $270 100% 

Level 6 $26 $44 $128 $141 $206 $248 $322 $369 $426 $500 $657 $299 100% 

Level 7 $3 $24 $114 $129 $200 $244 $324 $376 $439 $520 $690 $300 100% 

Level 8 -$1,742 -$1,737 -$1,643 -$1,527 -$1,495 -$1,410 -$1,383 -$1,322 -$1,222 -$1,099 -$935 -$1,384 0% 

A-L-IN Payback Period 

Payback Period in Years Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Mean 

Percent 

Less than 

3 Years 

Energy 

Payback 

Level 2 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.6 1.7 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.3 3.1 3.8 2.0 87% 

Level 3 1.3 1.4 1.6 2.1 2.3 2.4 2.7 2.9 3.1 4.3 5.3 2.8 71% 

Level 4 1.5 1.5 1.7 2.4 2.5 2.7 3.0 3.3 3.4 4.8 5.9 3.1 63% 

Level 5 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.4 2.6 2.8 3.1 3.4 3.5 5.0 6.2 3.2 53% 

Level 6 1.6 1.7 1.9 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.3 3.6 3.8 5.3 6.6 3.4 49% 

Level 7 1.8 1.9 2.1 2.9 3.0 3.3 3.7 4.0 4.2 6.0 7.5 3.8 37% 

Level 8 17.4 19.4 24.3 48.3 57.6 72.4 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 71.5 0% 

F-38 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
Table F.3.8 Summary of Life-Cycle Costs and Payback Period Results Assuming AEO 2009

High-Price Scenario: A-M-IN 

A-M-IN LCC Savings 

Decrease in LCC from Baseline Efficiency (Level 0) Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results (2008$) 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 

Mean 

Savings 

Percent 

of Units 

with 

LCC 

Savings 

Level 2 $58 $65 $107 $111 $141 $165 $199 $218 $248 $281 $358 $187 100% 

Level 3 $77 $86 $138 $143 $181 $212 $254 $277 $316 $356 $453 $239 100% 

Level 4 $54 $69 $140 $149 $202 $240 $300 $337 $386 $446 $577 $280 100% 

Level 5 $58 $78 $171 $183 $254 $302 $381 $431 $495 $574 $745 $356 100% 

Level 6 $43 $65 $167 $182 $260 $311 $399 $456 $524 $613 $801 $371 100% 

Level 7 $17 $42 $147 $166 $248 $300 $394 $454 $528 $624 $821 $365 100% 

Level 8 -$1,476 -$1,458 -$1,369 -$1,236 -$1,206 -$1,115 -$1,075 -$1,008 -$890 -$772 -$583 -$1,080 0% 

A-M-IN Payback Period 

Payback Period in Years Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Mean 

Percent 

Less than 

3 Years 

Energy 

Payback 

Level 2 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.9 3.6 1.9 89% 

Level 3 0.9 0.9 1.1 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.8 3.4 1.8 93% 

Level 4 1.3 1.4 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.9 3.0 4.3 5.3 2.7 77% 

Level 5 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.2 2.4 2.5 2.8 3.1 3.2 4.6 5.7 2.9 67% 

Level 6 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.4 2.6 2.8 3.1 3.4 3.5 5.0 6.3 3.2 53% 

Level 7 1.7 1.7 2.0 2.7 2.9 3.1 3.4 3.8 3.9 5.6 7.1 3.5 47% 

Level 8 12.4 13.6 16.6 29.2 33.3 39.3 55.8 77.9 95.2 100.0 100.0 55.1 0% 

F-39 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
Table F.3.9 Summary of Life-Cycle Costs and Payback Period Results Assuming AEO 2009

High-Price Scenario: A-S-IN 

A-S-IN LCC Savings 

Decrease in LCC from Baseline Efficiency (Level 0) Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results (2008$) 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 

Mean 

Savings 

Percent 

of Units 

with 

LCC 

Savings 

Level 2 $45 $52 $86 $89 $114 $133 $161 $177 $200 $227 $289 $151 100% 

Level 3 $42 $53 $107 $115 $155 $182 $228 $258 $294 $340 $438 $214 100% 

Level 4 $39 $55 $127 $139 $194 $230 $294 $334 $384 $449 $582 $274 100% 

Level 5 $37 $56 $139 $154 $218 $259 $333 $380 $438 $514 $668 $310 100% 

Level 6 $25 $47 $138 $155 $225 $269 $351 $403 $467 $552 $720 $327 100% 

Level 7 $1 $24 $119 $140 $215 $259 $346 $401 $470 $563 $739 $321 100% 

Level 8 -$1,421 -$1,416 -$1,319 -$1,196 -$1,165 -$1,084 -$1,050 -$988 -$889 -$764 -$604 -$1,055 0% 

A-S-IN Payback Period 

Payback Period in Years Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Mean 

Percent 

Less than 

3 Years 

Energy 

Payback 

Level 2 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.5 1.5 1.7 1.8 2.0 2.1 2.9 3.6 1.9 89% 

Level 3 1.2 1.3 1.5 2.0 2.1 2.3 2.5 2.8 2.9 4.1 5.1 2.6 81% 

Level 4 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.9 3.1 3.3 4.7 5.9 2.9 65% 

Level 5 1.4 1.5 1.7 2.3 2.5 2.7 3.0 3.3 3.4 4.9 6.2 3.1 65% 

Level 6 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.5 2.7 2.8 3.2 3.5 3.7 5.3 6.7 3.3 51% 

Level 7 1.7 1.8 2.0 2.7 2.9 3.1 3.5 3.9 4.1 5.9 7.6 3.7 45% 

Level 8 13.7 15.2 19.1 38.6 46.2 58.6 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 66.9 0% 

F-40 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
Table F.3.10 Summary of Life-Cycle Costs and Payback Period Results Assuming AEO 2009

High-Price Scenario: B-L-IO 

B-L-IO LCC Savings 

Decrease in LCC from Baseline Efficiency (Level 0) Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results (2008$) 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 

Mean 

Savings 

Percent 

of Units 

with 

LCC 

Savings 

Level 2 $7 $11 $25 $30 $36 $47 $59 $64 $75 $84 $108 $53 100% 

Level 3 -$4 $1 $21 $30 $36 $51 $68 $74 $91 $102 $133 $59 93% 

Level 4 -$33 -$25 $4 $21 $24 $49 $70 $83 $105 $122 $165 $60 85% 

Level 5 -$47 -$37 -$8 $10 $14 $39 $62 $76 $99 $118 $162 $51 77% 

Level 6 -$666 -$664 -$611 -$557 -$541 -$517 -$494 -$458 -$424 -$376 -$315 -$500 0% 

Level 7 -$2,603 -$2,578 -$2,474 -$2,456 -$2,398 -$2,344 -$2,315 -$2,295 -$2,223 -$2,158 -$2,065 -$2,335 0% 

B-L-IO Payback Period 

Payback Period in Years Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Mean 

Percent 

Less than 

3 Years 

Energy 

Payback

Level 2 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.3 2.4 2.8 2.9 3.3 4.5 5.9 2.9 71% 

Level 3 1.8 1.9 2.2 2.8 3.0 3.2 3.7 3.9 4.5 6.2 8.4 3.9 37% 

Level 4 2.4 2.6 2.9 3.7 4.1 4.5 4.9 5.5 6.3 8.9 12.8 5.5 21% 

Level 5 2.7 2.9 3.3 4.2 4.6 5.0 5.6 6.2 7.2 10.2 15.2 6.2 9% 

Level 6 15.5 17.6 22.7 43.9 58.3 70.7 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 70.8 0% 

Level 7 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 0% 

F-41 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
Table F.3.11 Summary of Life-Cycle Costs and Payback Period Results Assuming AEO 2009

High-Price Scenario: B-M-IO 

B-M-IO LCC Savings 

Decrease in LCC from Baseline Efficiency (Level 0) Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results (2008$) 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 

Mean 

Savings 

Percent 

of Units 

with 

LCC 

Savings

Level 2 $6 $9 $23 $28 $34 $44 $56 $62 $73 $82 $105 $51 100% 

Level 3 -$5 $1 $22 $32 $38 $55 $73 $81 $98 $111 $145 $64 93% 

Level 4 -$38 -$29 -$1 $18 $21 $46 $68 $82 $104 $123 $166 $57 81% 

Level 5 -$52 -$43 -$13 $6 $11 $35 $59 $75 $97 $118 $162 $48 75% 

Level 6 -$682 -$678 -$625 -$570 -$553 -$529 -$506 -$471 -$437 -$386 -$326 -$512 0% 

Level 7 -$2,416 -$2,389 -$2,288 -$2,265 -$2,211 -$2,157 -$2,135 -$2,118 -$2,046 -$1,978 -$1,892 -$2,153 0% 

B-M-IO Payback Period 

Payback Period in Years Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Mean 

Percent 

Less than 

3 Years 

Energy 

Payback 

Level 2 1.4 1.5 1.7 2.2 2.4 2.5 2.9 3.0 3.4 4.7 6.2 3.0 65% 

Level 3 1.8 1.9 2.2 2.8 3.1 3.3 3.7 4.0 4.6 6.3 8.6 3.9 37% 

Level 4 2.5 2.7 3.0 3.9 4.3 4.6 5.2 5.8 6.6 9.4 13.8 5.8 17% 

Level 5 2.7 2.9 3.4 4.3 4.7 5.2 5.8 6.5 7.5 10.8 16.3 6.6 9% 

Level 6 16.0 18.2 23.7 48.3 66.4 82.4 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 73.0 0% 

Level 7 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 0% 

F-42 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46
F-43 

Table F.3.12 Summary of Life-Cycle Costs and Payback Period Results Assuming AEO 2009

High-Price Scenario: B-S-IO 

B-S-IO LCC Savings 

Decrease in LCC from Baseline Efficiency (Level 0) Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results (2008$) 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 

Mean 

Savings 

Percent 

of Units 

with 

LCC 

Savings 

Level 2 $2 $5 $18 $23 $28 $37 $48 $54 $64 $73 $94 $43 100% 

Level 3 -$45 -$37 -$14 $0 $5 $21 $41 $56 $72 $89 $123 $33 73% 

Level 4 -$45 -$37 -$14 $0 $5 $21 $41 $56 $72 $89 $123 $33 73% 

Level 5 -$61 -$52 -$29 -$13 -$8 $8 $29 $45 $61 $81 $114 $21 57% 

Level 6 -$729 -$717 -$668 -$630 -$597 -$584 -$567 -$535 -$503 -$451 -$396 -$568 0% 

Level 7 -$2,307 -$2,280 -$2,196 -$2,164 -$2,117 -$2,073 -$2,030 -$2,009 -$1,959 -$1,889 -$1,796 -$2,055 0% 

B-S-IO Payback Period 

Payback Period in Years Shown by Percentiles of the Distribution of Results 

Efficiency 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Mean 

Percent 

Less than 

3 Years 

Energy 

Payback 

Level 2 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.4 2.6 2.8 3.2 3.3 3.8 5.4 7.2 3.3 51% 

Level 3 2.8 3.0 3.4 4.5 4.9 5.3 6.1 6.8 7.9 11.8 18.6 7.0 9% 

Level 4 2.8 3.0 3.4 4.5 4.9 5.3 6.1 6.8 7.9 11.8 18.6 7.0 9% 

Level 5 3.2 3.4 3.9 5.2 5.7 6.2 7.2 8.0 9.4 14.5 24.3 8.5 0% 

Level 6 23.6 28.4 42.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 85.3 0% 

Level 7 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 0% 

EERE-2006-STD-0125 COMMENT 46