Project Data Collection
Information Required for Life
Cycle Cost Calculations
Life Cycle Cost Calculation
Cost Benefit Analysis
The following information is required to complete a life cycle cost analysis comparing your current or new
lighting installation with a LED lighting installation.
Complete the yellow highlighted fields in the corresponding Table with the required data to complete the
calculations.
Existing Floodlighting Installation
Table 3. Data Requirements for Existing Installation Life Cycle Cost Calculation
Table 4. Example of Completed Life Cycle Cost Table for Existing Installations
New Floodlighting Installation
Table 5. Data Requirements for New Installation Life Cycle Cost Calculation
Table 6. Example of Completed Life Cycle Cost Table for New Installations
Explanation of data required:
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Number of current floodlights
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Type of floodlights
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What is the type of floodlight currently being used (HPS, Halogen, Metal Halide etc.)?
Provide the manufacturer and model
What is the wattage?
Type of ballasts
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How many poles / masts currently exist?
How many floodlights are currently operational?
What type of ballast is used for the floodlights?
Provide the manufacturer and model
Current Illumination Requirements
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Has the current installation been validated to meet a known standard (ICAO FAA IES or other)?
If so, what standard was used during testing and certification?
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Operation Data
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Energy Costs
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How many hours does the system operate in a year?
Can the current system be dimmed?
Does the system operate at lower intensity levels other than 100%?
What are the average hours of operation per night with 100% illumination?
What is the energy cost for kW/h?
What are other energy costs due to outtages and maintenance costs?
Maintenance Costs
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What is the replacement cost per lamp?
What is cost per ballast / ignitor?
What is cost of special Quick Restrike equipment?
Is a lift device required for light maintenance? If so, how much to rent?
What is the total labor costs for each part replacement?
How often are the lamps or other parts replaced?
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Table 3. Data Requirements for Existing Installation Life Cycle Cost Calculation
Current Floodlights
Number of poles / masts
Total floodlights are in operation
Type of floodlights
Type of Floodlights
Manufacturer / Model
Wattage
Type of Ballast
Current Illumination
Standards Compliance
Type of ballast
Manufacturer / Model
Compliant with Standards (Yes / No)
Standard Used during certification
Hours of Operation (Per Year)
Dimming Capabilities (Yes or No)
Operation Data
Lower Illumination Levels Used
Average hours of operation at 100%
(Per Night)
Energy Costs
Cost per kW/h
Other costs
Replacement cost per lamp
Replacement cost per ballast
Maintenance Costs
Replacement cost for Quick Restrike
equipment
Cost of Lift required for maintenance
Total labor cost per part replacement
How often are lamps / parts replaced
Table 4. Example of Completed Life Cycle Cost Table for Existing Installations
Current Floodlights
Number of poles / masts
Total floodlights are in operation
Type of floodlights
Type of Floodlights
Manufacturer / Model
Wattage
Type of Ballast
Current Illumination
Standards Compliance
Type of ballast
Manufacturer / Model
Compliant with Standards (Yes / No)
Standard Used during certification
Hours of Operation (Per Year)
Operation Data
HPS
Halophane, NPB2, Prismbeam II
1000W
None
N/A
No
Not complaint or tested against any standard
4580
No
Lower Illumination Levels Used
No
(Per Night)
Cost per kW/h
Other costs
Replacement cost per lamp
Replacement cost per ballast
Maintenance Costs
36, 6 per mast
Dimming Capabilities (Yes or No)
Average hours of operation at 100%
Energy Costs
Six (6)
7 hours
$0.0546 USD
NA
$42.00
NA
Replacement cost for Quick Restrike
equipment
$500.00 USD
Cost of Lift required for maintenance
$200.00 USD
Total labor cost per part replacement
$5.00 USD
How often are lamps / parts replaced
Every 3 months
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Table 5. Data Requirements for New Installation Life Cycle Cost Calculation
Current Floodlights
Number of poles / masts
Total floodlights to be installed
Type of floodlights
Type of Floodlights
Manufacturer / Model
Wattage
Type of Ballast
Illumination Standards
Compliance
Type of ballast
Manufacturer / Model
Compliant with Standards (Yes / No)
Standard Used for design
Investment costs (control cabinets and wiring)
Hours of Operation (Per Year)
Dimming Required (Yes or No)
Operation Data & Costs
Number of hours at lower illumination
(Per Night)
Average hours of operation at 100%
(Per Night)
Energy Costs
Cost per kW/h
Other costs
Replacement cost per lamp
Replacement cost per ballast
Maintenance Costs
Replacement cost for Quick Restrike equipment
Cost of Lift required for maintenance
Total labor cost per part replacement
How often are lamps / parts replaced
Table 6. Example of Completed Life Cycle Cost Table for New Installations
Current Floodlights
Number of poles / masts
Total floodlights to be installed
Type of floodlights
Type of Floodlights
Manufacturer / Model
Wattage
Type of Ballast
Illumination Standards
Compliance
Lithonia High Performance, CAT No. 170S
1000W
NA
NA
Compliant with Standards (Yes / No)
Standard Used for design
ICAO, 15 Lux, .25 uniformity
Overnight Parking
$2500.00
Hours of Operation (Per Year)
4500
Dimming Required (Yes or No)
Yes
Number of hours at lower illumination
(Per Night)
Cost per kW/h
Other costs
Replacement cost per lamp
Maintenance Costs
Clear E-25 HPS
Type of ballast
Average hours of operation at 100%
(Per Night)
Energy Costs
Twelve (12)
Manufacturer / Model
Investment costs (control cabinets and wiring)
Operation Data & Costs
Six (6)
Six (6) Hours, 10:00PM to 4:00AM
Five (5) Hours, 8:00-10:00PM, 4:00-7:00AM
$0.06 / kWh
NA
$250
Replacement cost per ballast
NA
Replacement cost for Quick Restrike equipment
NA
Cost of Lift required for maintenance
NA
Total labor cost per part replacement
$18.50/hr, 4 hours per replacement
How often are lamps / parts replaced
Average 2 per 3 months, 8 / year
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