Nitrogen ROI Calculator

Calculate Your Nitrogen Generation Savings

This calculator provides a conservative estimate of potential savings from switching to on-site nitrogen generation. Results are based on actual Sacramento customer data and industry-standard system costs.

For accurate analysis: After seeing your estimated savings, schedule a free 30-day assessment where we measure your actual consumption and provide custom recommendations.

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  <h3 class="text-xl font-bold mb-4 text-gray-900">Your Current Nitrogen Costs</h3>

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        Monthly Nitrogen Cost
        <span class="text-gray-500 text-xs block">How much do you currently spend on delivered nitrogen per month?</span>
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        <option value="food">Food Processing</option>
        <option value="metal">Metal Fabrication / Laser Cutting</option>
        <option value="brewing">Craft Brewing</option>
        <option value="manufacturing">General Manufacturing</option>
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        <option value="low">Consistent year-round</option>
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        <option value="high">High variation (2-3x peak vs. off-season)</option>
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      <p class="text-gray-600 mb-4">Ready to see your <strong>actual</strong> savings potential?</p>
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Important Notes About This Calculator

Conservative Estimates

This calculator uses conservative assumptions to provide realistic (not inflated) savings estimates:

System costs: Include installation, typical markup, and contingencies
Operating costs: Based on Sacramento electricity rates ($0.18/kWh average)
Maintenance: 3% annual (industry standard)
Efficiency: Assumes 60% average load (real-world operations)

Why actual savings often exceed these estimates:

Calculator doesn’t include hidden costs (emergency deliveries, labor, quality issues)
Doesn’t account for vendor oversizing (30-60% common)
Conservative on system cost (actual quotes often lower after measurement)
Doesn’t include floor space value or production flexibility benefits

Factors Not Included

Additional savings you may realize:

Emergency delivery fees ($500-2,000+ per occurrence)
Labor time managing deliveries (2-8 hours/week typical)
Production delays waiting for nitrogen
Quality improvements (oxidation prevention, contamination elimination)
Floor space reclaimed from cylinder storage
Ability to accept rush orders without nitrogen concerns

For comprehensive ROI analysis including these factors: Schedule a Free Assessment - We’ll measure your actual consumption and calculate total cost of ownership.

How We Right-Size Systems (vs. Vendor Oversizing)

The National Vendor Approach

Standard industry practice:

Estimate consumption based on equipment and production
Add 30-40% “safety margin” “just to be safe”
Recommend larger system than needed
Result: 30-60% oversized systems common

Why they oversize:

Liability protection (never want to be undersized)
Sell more expensive equipment
Don’t know actual consumption (no measurement)
One-size-fits-all recommendations

Cost to you:

Wasted capital ($30,000-100,000+ overspending)
Inefficient operation (energy waste)
Longer payback period
Same reliability as right-sized system

Our Measurement-First Approach

Right-sizing methodology:

Measure actual consumption for 30-90 days
Analyze peak demands, patterns, variations
Right-size for measured demand + 10-15% buffer
Optimize for efficient operation at all load levels

Result: 20-50% lower system cost, faster payback, same reliability

Example from Sacramento food processor:

National vendor quote: 500 SCFM system, $285,000
Actual measured peak: 182 SCFM
Right-sized system: 200 SCFM, $68,000
Savings: $217,000 on equipment alone

See full case study →

Next Steps

1. Use This Calculator

Get a rough estimate of your savings potential. Remember: Actual savings typically exceed calculator estimates by 30-50% when hidden costs are included.

2. Schedule Free Assessment

What’s included:

30-90 day data logging of actual consumption
Peak demand analysis
System sizing recommendation
Custom ROI analysis with your numbers
Total cost of ownership comparison
No obligation, no pressure

Schedule Assessment →

3. Review Case Studies

See real results from Sacramento businesses in your industry:

4. Explore Industry Solutions

Learn about nitrogen generation for your specific industry:

Questions About Your Results?

Call us: (916) XXX-XXXX

Email: Contact form

Common questions:

“Is the calculator accurate for my situation?”
“What would my actual system cost?”
“How long does the assessment take?”
“Do I need to commit to anything?”

We’re happy to discuss your specific situation and explain the methodology behind these estimates.