Option 1
Base Efficiency
Option 2
High Efficiency
Cooling Payback Calculator
Compare base vs. high-efficiency cooling equipment side-by-side and show the owner exactly how long it takes for energy savings to cover the upfront premium.
Return on Investment
The numbers that close the deal.
Upfront Premium
$6,000
High eff. − base eff.
Yearly Savings
$1,408
Lower annual operating cost
Payback Period
4.3yrs
Simple payback (no escalation)
Return on Investment
23.5%
Savings ÷ upfront premium
Estimated Runtime Hours — Kansas City
- Residential hrs
- Commercial office hrs
- Commercial retail hrs
Click a value to apply to both options. Always confirm actual operating hours with the customer.
Regional Design Conditions
- Kansas City97.2°F DB / 76°F WB
- Omaha93.4°F DB / 74.9°F WB
- Des Moines93.5°F DB / 76.2°F WB
- Springfield95.0°F DB / 74.5°F WB
- Wichita100.4°F DB / 73.8°F WB
Before you present these numbers
Electricity rate. Verify what the owner actually pays for electricity — the best approach is to request 12 months of utility bills.
Runtime estimate. The reference hours above are estimates based on application type. Confirm actual hours of operation with the customer.
Equal heating. This is a cooling-only payback and assumes both options have identical heat size and efficiency.
†Load figures are estimates only, based on design and data provided by the customer. Actual operating cost, payback, and return on investment will vary due to construction, individual usage, setpoint, electricity cost, and other variables. No guarantees are expressed or implied herein.