Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Grayling (grayling creek)

Present value of capital cost: $20,953,780

Lifetime energy cost savings: $341,367

Net lifetime savings: $-20,612,414

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.0

Proposed nameplate capacity: 200 kW

Expected yearly generation: 628,994 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $21,332,672

Estimated hydro penetration level: 103.23%

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Grayling (creek nw of town) -- Unnamed Creek

Present value of capital cost: $13,497,268

Lifetime energy cost savings: $2,553,409

Net lifetime savings: $-10,943,859

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.2

Proposed nameplate capacity: 126 kW

Expected yearly generation: 650,000 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $13,741,328

Estimated hydro penetration level: 106.67%

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Grayling (n. fork grayling creek) -- Grayling Creek, North Fork

Present value of capital cost: $10,595,872

Lifetime energy cost savings: $2,902,002

Net lifetime savings: $-7,693,869

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.3

Proposed nameplate capacity: 230 kW

Expected yearly generation: 604,440 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $10,787,469

Estimated hydro penetration level: 99.20%

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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.