Investitionsrechnung für Energieeffizienz- und Klimaschutzmaßnahmen unter Berücksichtigung von DIN EN 17463 (VALERI)

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Energy efficiency and climate protection are key prerequisites for economically viable and sustainable action. Investments in corresponding measures must be assessed not only from a technical perspective, but also in a commercially transparent and verifiable way. This practical handbook supports the evaluation of energy-related investments based on DIN EN 17463 (VALERI) and provides sound guidance for practical application.

The focus is on standardized investment assessment in accordance with DIN EN 17463. The publication explains the required methodological principles in a clear and practice-oriented way and shows how the economic potential of energy efficiency and climate protection measures can be systematically identified and evaluated.

Topics covered

• Fundamentals of investment appraisal
• Net present value method
• Payback period calculation
• Internal rate of return
• Scenario and sensitivity analyses
• Determination and assessment of cash flows
• Energy efficiency and climate protection measures
• Funding opportunities and legal frameworks
• Economic efficiency analysis in accordance with DIN EN 17463
• Integration into management systems

Compact practical guidance for standards-compliant investment decisions

The practical handbook covers the entire investment assessment process—from selecting relevant parameters to documenting the results. Tables, flowcharts and calculation models support the standards-compliant implementation of economic efficiency analyses. Particular attention is paid to the application of the net present value method as well as to sensitivity and scenario analyses in accordance with DIN EN 17463.

Clear practical examples illustrate implementation in various fields of application. In addition, legal requirements and their consideration within companies are addressed. The publication therefore supports investment decisions as well as documentation and evidence provision for auditors and other stakeholders.

Newly included standards

• DIN EN 17463
• DIN EN 17669

Revised standards

• DIN EN ISO/IEC 13273-1
• DIN EN 14511
• VDI 4650

The book is intended for:

Energy managers, environmental and technical officers, project managers, controllers, auditors, engineering and planning offices, consultants, municipal decision-makers, and those responsible for energy and climate strategies in companies and municipalities.