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M&V cost fraction calculator

Compare recurring verification cost with savings value while retaining enough evidence for the project risk.

fMV=CMVScost×100f_{\text{MV}} = \frac{C_{\text{MV}}}{S_{\text{cost}}} \times 100

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Worked example

Given

  • CMVC_{\text{MV}} = 5,000 $/yr
  • ScostS_{\text{cost}} = 80,000 $/yr
fMV=500080,000×100=6.25f_{\text{MV}} = \frac{5000}{80{,}000} \times 100 = 6.25

Symbols and units

SymbolMeaningUnit
fMVf_{\text{MV}}verification-cost share of savings%
CMVC_{\text{MV}}annual verification cost$/yr
ScostS_{\text{cost}}annual cost saving$/yr

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