Despite a slightly higher first cost, upsizing copper cabling saves you money. Wasted energy is wasted money. And that's a powerful story for management.
Upsized cable has other benefits, too.
It provides for tomorrow's expansion needs. It runs cooler and, therefore, safer. There's a lot to be said in favor of upsizing copper cabling. Based on actual 1990 case history available from the Copper Development Association Inc. Copper. The Smart Choice.