Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Nulato (west tributary nulato river) -- Nulato River, West Tributary

Present value of capital cost: $20,920,751

Lifetime energy cost savings: $-2,537,314

Net lifetime savings: $-23,458,066

Benefit-cost ratio: -0.1

Proposed nameplate capacity: 166 kW

Expected yearly generation: 390,000 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $21,299,045

Estimated hydro penetration level: 39.59%

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Koyukuk (east tributary nulato river) -- Nulato River, East Tributary

Present value of capital cost: $23,200,177

Lifetime energy cost savings: $-2,753,953

Net lifetime savings: $-25,954,131

Benefit-cost ratio: -0.1

Proposed nameplate capacity: 157 kW

Expected yearly generation: 440,000 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $23,619,689

Estimated hydro penetration level: 44.66%

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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.