Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

American creek

Present value of capital cost: $124,921,448

Lifetime energy cost savings: $-19,713,795

Net lifetime savings: $-144,635,243

Benefit-cost ratio: -0.2

Proposed nameplate capacity: 18,741 kW

Expected yearly generation: 99,513,000 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $127,180,307

Estimated hydro penetration level: 28,500.12%

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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.