Life Cycle Cost, simply stated, is the cost not only to build, but also includes the cost to own a residential or business structure, over the active time of the financial terms. Sustainable systems need time to work, time to build value. On day one, sustainable systems are all expense. They have not had the time to start payback. So the Life Cycle Cost Analysis is the method to calculate the ROI of the sustainable systems, over the life of the building.

The MSEC Life Cycle Cost Calculator was designed to handle multiple variables, and to provide a method to determine the value of sustainable components as compared to traditional building methods and consumptive energy systems. It also tracks the utility rates from 1990, to establish a baseline of energy costs.

To view the MSEC Life Cycle Calculator click here. (note: This file requires Microsoft Excel to open.)

Environmental ramifications of the Life Cycle Analysis.

Going green sounds good, but "How green is green"? Part of the MSEC calculation and analysis process generates information on the amount of green house gas reductions associated with various types of technology and design. The value of 'green' is currently developing. People who go green with their structures may qualify for carbon credits. These credits have $$ value and are currently being traded on a 'Carbon Exchange Market'.

Below is the environmental output table from the MSEC Life Cycle Cost Calculator.

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