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    "name": "CalculateEnergySavings.com",
    "source_url": "https://calculateenergysavings.com/",
    "terms_url": "https://calculateenergysavings.com/api-terms/",
    "terms_version": "2026-08-25"
  },
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  "name": "Steam Pipe & Valve Insulation Savings Calculator",
  "description": "Compare entered bare and insulated heat loss across exposed steam surfaces.",
  "status": "published",
  "callable": true,
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "url": "https://calculateenergysavings.com/calculators/steam-insulation/",
  "methodology_url": "https://calculateenergysavings.com/calculators/steam-insulation/#methodology",
  "api_url": "https://calculateenergysavings.com/api/v1/calculators/steam-insulation",
  "calculate_url": "https://calculateenergysavings.com/api/v1/calculators/steam-insulation/calculate",
  "input_schema": {
    "type": "object",
    "additionalProperties": false,
    "properties": {
      "equivalentLengthFt": {
        "type": "number",
        "default": 300,
        "title": "Equivalent exposed length",
        "x-unit": "ft"
      },
      "bareLossBtuHrFt": {
        "type": "number",
        "default": 600,
        "title": "Existing heat loss",
        "x-unit": "Btu/hr-ft"
      },
      "insulatedLossBtuHrFt": {
        "type": "number",
        "default": 90,
        "title": "Proposed heat loss",
        "x-unit": "Btu/hr-ft"
      },
      "hours": {
        "type": "number",
        "default": 8000,
        "title": "Annual hot hours",
        "x-unit": "hrs/year"
      },
      "boilerEfficiencyPercent": {
        "type": "number",
        "default": 80,
        "title": "Boiler efficiency",
        "x-unit": "%"
      },
      "fuelCostPerMmbtu": {
        "type": "number",
        "default": 12,
        "title": "Fuel cost",
        "x-unit": "$/MMBtu"
      },
      "installedCost": {
        "type": "number"
      },
      "incentiveAmount": {
        "type": "number",
        "default": 0
      },
      "annualMaintenanceSavings": {
        "type": "number",
        "default": 0
      },
      "projectLife": {
        "type": "number",
        "default": 15
      },
      "discountRatePercent": {
        "type": "number",
        "default": 7
      },
      "energyEscalationPercent": {
        "type": "number",
        "default": 2.5
      }
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    "equivalentLengthFt": 300,
    "bareLossBtuHrFt": 600,
    "insulatedLossBtuHrFt": 90,
    "hours": 8000,
    "boilerEfficiencyPercent": 80,
    "fuelCostPerMmbtu": 12,
    "installedCost": "",
    "incentiveAmount": 0,
    "annualMaintenanceSavings": 0,
    "projectLife": 15,
    "discountRatePercent": 7,
    "energyEscalationPercent": 2.5
  },
  "source_url": "https://www.energy.gov/cmei/ito/measur",
  "formulas": [
    "Delivered heat savings = length × heat-loss difference × hot hours.",
    "Purchased fuel savings divide delivered heat by boiler efficiency."
  ],
  "disclaimer": "Screening estimate only. Verify measurements, assumptions, tariffs, equipment constraints, and applicable requirements before making a project or purchasing decision."
}