A hospital's finance committee is evaluating proposals for a major HVAC system replacement. Proposal A has a lower initial acquisition cost but higher projected annual energy and maintenance expenses. Proposal B has a significantly higher initial cost but features advanced energy-efficient technology with lower long-term operating costs. To make the most financially sound decision for the life of the system, which of the following analyses should the facility manager present?
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A
A simple payback period calculation based only on initial cost.
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B
A capital budget request focused exclusively on the lower initial cost of Proposal A.
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C
A Life-Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) comparing both proposals.
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D
An operational budget impact report for the first year of operation.