Compute the payback period of an energy-saving investment from its initial cost and annual savings, plus the simple return rate.
回收期 = 初投资 / 年节约。
| Item | Formula / Rule | Source / Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Simple payback period | The simple payback period equals the total investment divided by the annual monetary saving. | ISO 15686-5:2017, life cycle costing |
| Discounted payback period | When the time value of money is considered, each year's saving must be discounted before accumulation. | ISO 15686-5:2017, life cycle costing |
| NPV and IRR | A project is viable when net present value is positive and the internal rate of return exceeds the discount rate. | ISO 15686-5:2017 & ASHRAE Handbook - Fundamentals |