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Building the Investment Case

Lesson 8 of 12

Investment Case Fundamentals

NPV, IRR & Payback for Energy Projects
Risk & Sensitivity Analysis
Co-Benefits & Non-Energy Outcomes
Investment Basics Check

Building the Case

Energy Cost Baseline & Forecast
Quantifying Project Savings
Financial Structures (CAPEX, OPEX, ESCO)
Development Check

Presenting the Case & Portfolio

Presentation Structure for Financiers
Portfolio Prioritisation
Getting Board/Investment Committee Approval
Presentation Check

Level 3/Building the Investment Case

Building the Case8 / 12

Development Check

Quiz on baseline, savings, and financial structure.

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