Life Cycle Energy Use and Cost

When reviewing an energy analysis in the Results and Compare dialog, this table summarizes the estimated energy usage and cost over the life of the building, assuming a 30-year life span.

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Parameter Description
Life Cycle Electricity Use An estimate of how much electricity the analyzed model may use during a 30-year-period.
Life Cycle Fuel Use An estimate of how much fuel the analyzed model may use during a 30-year-period.
Life Cycle Energy Cost An estimate of how much fuel the analyzed model may use during a 30-year-period.