Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Chatham (chatham creek; 57.31', 134.57')

Present value of capital cost: $13,957,644

Lifetime energy cost savings: $-2,500,827

Net lifetime savings: $-16,458,472

Benefit-cost ratio: -0.2

Proposed nameplate capacity: 62 kW

Expected yearly generation: 236,000 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $14,210,030

Estimated hydro penetration level: 13.06%

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Thayer lake hydropower development (tlhd) generation -- Thayer Creek

Present value of capital cost: $14,597,771

Lifetime energy cost savings: $4,625,479

Net lifetime savings: $-9,972,292

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.3

Proposed nameplate capacity: 800 kW

Expected yearly generation: 1,615,300 kWh/year

Phase: Design

Upfront capital cost: $14,861,731

Estimated hydro penetration level: 89.40%

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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.