Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Goodnews bay (stream s of chawekat mountain) -- Unnamed Creek, S of Chawekat Moutain

Present value of capital cost: $8,244,803

Lifetime energy cost savings: $343,014

Net lifetime savings: $-7,901,789

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.0

Proposed nameplate capacity: 85 kW

Expected yearly generation: 455,379 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $8,393,887

Estimated hydro penetration level: 66.90%

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Goodnews (unnamed tributary to sphinx creek) -- Sphinx Creek, Tributary

Present value of capital cost: $14,761,475

Lifetime energy cost savings: $-2,725,447

Net lifetime savings: $-17,486,922

Benefit-cost ratio: -0.2

Proposed nameplate capacity: 100 kW

Expected yearly generation: 223,000 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $15,028,395

Estimated hydro penetration level: 32.76%

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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.