Total Project Cost (TPC)

All costs between CD-0 and CD-4 specific to a project incurred through the startup of a facility, but prior to the operation of the facility. Thus, TPC includes TEC plus OPC.

All cost planning and implementation specific to a project incurred through the startup of continual operations (capability delivered) but prior to the operation of the facility.

All costs between CD-0 and CD-4 specific to a project incurred through startup of a facility, but prior to the operation of the facility. Thus, TPC includes TEC plus OPC. The PMB + MR + contingency + profit/fee + other DOE costs.

Consists of all costs specific to a project incurred prior to the start-up of facility operation. All research and development, operating, plant, and capital equipment costs specifically associated with a project.