Abstract
A methodology for evaluating the total or life-cycle cost of an on-site solar energy system is presented. The costs represent after-tax or effective costs realized by the owner of the energy system. The methodology addresses: (1) capital costs; (2) fuel costs; (3) maintenance and operating costs; (4) property taxes; (5) the tax benefits of depreciation; and (6) the investment tax credit. The model was developed for evaluating solar energy systems located at the point where the energy is demanded. However, the methodology also has applicability to many other types of energy systems.
Recommended Citation
Costello, Dennis and Bradley, Jerry, "Evaluating the Total Cost of an On-Site Solar Energy System" (1975). UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy. 91, pp. 343-348.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/umr-mec/91
Meeting Name
2nd Annual UMR-MEC Conference on Energy (1975: Oct. 7-9, Rolla, MO)
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Session
Economics of Energy - Alternative Systems of Energy
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1976 University of Missouri--Rolla, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
09 Oct 1975
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