Current system
See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems
Hughes (creek northwest) -- Unnamed Creek, Northwest of Hughes
Present value of capital cost: $10,838,523
Lifetime energy cost savings: $-2,267,520
Net lifetime savings: $-13,106,043
Benefit-cost ratio: -0.2
Proposed nameplate capacity: 45 kW
Expected yearly generation: 100,000 kWh/year
Phase: Reconnaissance
Upfront capital cost: $11,034,508
Estimated hydro penetration level: 22.39%
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Hughes -- Unnamed Creek, West of Hughes
Present value of capital cost: $10,117,615
Lifetime energy cost savings: $-2,171,534
Net lifetime savings: $-12,289,149
Benefit-cost ratio: -0.2
Proposed nameplate capacity: 45 kW
Expected yearly generation: 85,000 kWh/year
Phase: Reconnaissance
Upfront capital cost: $10,300,564
Estimated hydro penetration level: 19.03%
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