01Include the full station
Beyond the generator, consider compression, air treatment, storage, electrical work, pipework, instrumentation and any boosting requirement. Distinguish purchase costs from installation and commissioning. Record which items already exist and whether they have genuine spare capacity.
02Account for recurring costs
Include electricity at the expected load profile, filters, dryer service, analyser maintenance, planned labour and backup gas. Consider sampling, leaks and off-specification discharge where they affect useful output. Avoid double-counting an item included in a service contract.
03Present uncertainty visibly
Show the inputs that most influence the result, such as annual hours, quality requirement, power price and specific energy. Compare plausible scenarios rather than a single precise-looking payback figure. The calculation supports a decision; it is not a guarantee of future operating savings.
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- Official reference: energy.gov ↗
- Official reference: betterbuildingssolutioncenter.energy.gov ↗
- Official reference: energy.gov.au ↗