ECMS

ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES

TYPICAL PAYBACK PERIODS *

ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES (ECMS)	PAYBACK PERIOD (YEARS)
Energy Management System - new	1 to 4
High Efficiency Motors & VFDs	1 to 3
Lighting Fixtures & Ballasts - retrofit	1 to 5
Steam Trap - replacement / repairs	1 to 5
Energy Management System - replacement	1 to 6
Manufacturing Process - heat recovery	2 to 5
Boiler - replacement	7 to 12
Chiller - replacement	8 to 12
Rooftop Unit HVAC - replacement	9 to 15
Building Insulation	10 to 15
Roof Insulation	20 to 30
Windows - replacement	20 to 50

* Self-funded Energy Management projects can utilize
ECMs with fast payback periods to pay for ECMs with
longer payback, if this serves the customer's needs.

RESIDENTIAL	SIMPLE PAYBACK PERIOD (YEARS)
Energy Conservation Measure (EC)	SHORTEST	LONGEST	AVERAGE
Air Leaks - small (sealed)	1	2	2
Air Leaks - large (sealed)	1	2	2
Duct work (sealed)	1	2	2
Programmable thermostat	1	2	2
Insulation - water heater	1	2	2
Showerhead - water saving	1	3	2
Heating system - tune up	1	3	2
Insulation - floors	2	5	4
Insulation - ceiling	3	7	5
Landscape - shading	7	10	9
Insulation - walls	6	12	9
Heating system - replacement	5	20	13
Window - replacement	15	30	23

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