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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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.