Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Allakaket (unnamed stream nw) -- Unnamed Creek

Present value of capital cost: $10,671,483

Lifetime energy cost savings: $74,482

Net lifetime savings: $-10,597,000

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.0

Proposed nameplate capacity: 105 kW

Expected yearly generation: 333,000 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $10,864,447

Estimated hydro penetration level: 55.78%

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Alatna/ allakaket (unnamed creek 2.5 mi s of) -- Unnamed Creek

Present value of capital cost: $3,861,449

Lifetime energy cost savings: $1,245,633

Net lifetime savings: $-2,615,816

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.3

Proposed nameplate capacity: 82 kW

Expected yearly generation: 257,887 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $3,931,272

Estimated hydro penetration level: 43.20%

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This component calculates the potential cost savings through changes in the amount of diesel fuel used for electricity generation from the installation of new hydropower infrastructure. Requires that at least a reconnaissance-level hydropower study has been completed for the community.