Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Chignik lagoon (through creek)

Present value of capital cost: $14,727,388

Lifetime energy cost savings: $1,296,699

Net lifetime savings: $-13,430,689

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.1

Proposed nameplate capacity: 620 kW

Expected yearly generation: 3,292,114 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $14,993,692

Estimated hydro penetration level: 512.14%

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Chignik hydroelectric dam project -- Packers Creek

Present value of capital cost: $2,471,800

Lifetime energy cost savings: $3,466,132

Net lifetime savings: $994,332

Benefit-cost ratio: 1.4

Proposed nameplate capacity: 170 kW

Expected yearly generation: 900,000 kWh/year

Phase: Design

Upfront capital cost: $2,516,496

Estimated hydro penetration level: 140.01%

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Chignik (mud bay lake creek)

Present value of capital cost: $30,931,267

Lifetime energy cost savings: $-3,481,547

Net lifetime savings: $-34,412,815

Benefit-cost ratio: -0.1

Proposed nameplate capacity: 500 kW

Expected yearly generation: 2,400,000 kWh/year

Phase: Feasibility

Upfront capital cost: $31,490,574

Estimated hydro penetration level: 373.36%

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Chignik lagoon (crazy creek)

Present value of capital cost: $3,972,458

Lifetime energy cost savings: $3,013,509

Net lifetime savings: $-958,949

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.8

Proposed nameplate capacity: 130 kW

Expected yearly generation: 690,282 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $4,044,289

Estimated hydro penetration level: 107.38%

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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.