Incorporate carbon criteria into investment planning
Integrate carbon tracking into utility management and investment planning

Investment decisions regarding utilities are traditionally based on simple payback period (SRP). Incorporating the carbon parameter adds a second criterion: the cost per metric ton of CO ₂ avoided (€/t CO ₂ e):

Carbon cost (€/t CO ₂ e) = Investment (€) / Cumulative GHG reduction over the lifespan (t CO ₂ e)

This ratio makes it possible to compare different types of initiatives and relate them to the market price of carbon (European ETS, domestic carbon tax).