CEA facility ROI, energy cost optimization, lighting upgrade payback, HVAC efficiency economics, crop yield revenue modeling, and facility expansion analysis — powered by EIA energy data and controlled environment agriculture benchmarks.
Calculate the full return on investment of switching from HPS to LED — including capital cost, energy savings, reduced HVAC load, yield improvement value, and simple payback period.
| Brand | Price/unit | µmol/J | 5-yr Energy Save | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluence SPYDR 2x | $1,299 | 2.9 | $2,840 | 2.1 yrs |
| Gavita Pro 1700e | $899 | 2.6 | $2,540 | 1.6 yrs |
| HLG 650R | $999 | 2.7 | $2,640 | 1.8 yrs |
| Spider Farmer SE7000 | $799 | 2.85 | $2,790 | 1.4 yrs |
Calculate payback period and 5-year ROI of upgrading to a high-efficiency HVAC system. Models COP improvement, demand charge reduction, and annual energy savings for your grow room cooling load.
| Brand / Model | SEER | COP | Best For | Cost Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anden A130v2 | 18 | 4.2 | Mid-scale CEA | $6–12K |
| Desert Aire GrowAire | 16 | 3.8 | Commercial | $15–40K |
| Mitsubishi City Multi | 20 | 4.5 | Precision rooms | $8–20K |
| DryGair DG-6 | 17 | 4.0 | Greenhouse/CEA | $12–25K |
Calculate your true energy cost allocated to each gram or pound of harvest. Accounts for all facility loads — lighting, HVAC, dehumidification, CO₂, and ancillary systems — and benchmarks against industry targets.
Compare refrigerant vs desiccant dehumidification costs, calculate pints-per-day removal economics, and model the ROI of upgrading to a higher-efficiency unit for your specific moisture load.
| Brand / Model | Pints/Day | Watts | W/Pint | 5-yr Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quest 335 | 335 | 840 | 2.5 | $1,470 |
| Anden A710v2 | 710 | 1,680 | 2.4 | $2,940 |
| Santa Fe Ultra98 | 98 | 490 | 5.0 | $858 |
| Generic 70-pint | 70 | 700 | 10.0 | $1,225 |
Calculate the ROI of a full air scrubbing program — compliance value, odor control savings (avoided fines/complaints), pathogen reduction impact on yield loss prevention, and filter replacement economics.
Full facility energy profile — total annual kWh consumption, utility cost breakdown by system, demand charge analysis, cost per square foot, and prioritized upgrade recommendations ranked by ROI potential.
These 6 economics calculators are the financial companion to the 🔬 Science Calculators → Each pairs directly with a science model to translate energy measurements into ROI, payback periods, and yield-maximization economics.
Enterprise tier unlocks real-world manufacturer comparison tables across lighting (Fluence, Gavita, HLG, Spider Farmer), HVAC (Anden, Desert Aire, Mitsubishi, DryGair), and dehumidification (Quest, Anden, Santa Fe) — with actual spec data and 5-year cost projections.