Current system
See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems
Fivemile creek hydroelectric project
Present value of capital cost: $6,472,061
Lifetime energy cost savings: $2,458,938
Net lifetime savings: $-4,013,123
Benefit-cost ratio: 0.4
Proposed nameplate capacity: 300 kW
Expected yearly generation: 654,505 kWh/year
Phase: Design
Upfront capital cost: $6,589,090
Estimated hydro penetration level: 139.62%
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Fivemile creek (chitina)
Present value of capital cost: $9,811,189
Lifetime energy cost savings: $2,326,690
Net lifetime savings: $-7,484,499
Benefit-cost ratio: 0.2
Proposed nameplate capacity: 300 kW
Expected yearly generation: 2,040,000 kWh/year
Phase: Reconnaissance
Upfront capital cost: $9,988,597
Estimated hydro penetration level: 435.19%
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Chitina (haley creek)
Present value of capital cost: $9,691,935
Lifetime energy cost savings: $-1,835,187
Net lifetime savings: $-11,527,122
Benefit-cost ratio: -0.2
Proposed nameplate capacity: 100 kW
Expected yearly generation: 120,000 kWh/year
Phase: Reconnaissance
Upfront capital cost: $9,867,187
Estimated hydro penetration level: 25.60%
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