In some cases, certain energy efficient technologies may result in increased initial capital costs for the builder, which take time to recover through energy cost savings. (cleanenergysolutions.org)
Staged production approach lowers initial capital costs, reduces financing risk and speeds the timeline to first production. (excelsiormining.com)
Fuel costs are a real killer here — this diesel is the way to go — expensive initial capital cost — but pays for itself in no time — if you plan on pushing a boat around a lot. (ambergrisCaye.com)