Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Pedro bay (knutson creek)

Present value of capital cost: $12,474,576

Lifetime energy cost savings: $-106,857

Net lifetime savings: $-12,581,433

Benefit-cost ratio: -0.0

Proposed nameplate capacity: 100 kW

Expected yearly generation: 530,986 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $12,700,144

Estimated hydro penetration level: 273.48%

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Knutson creek

Present value of capital cost: $13,151,808

Lifetime energy cost savings: $288,514

Net lifetime savings: $-12,863,294

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.0

Proposed nameplate capacity: 200 kW

Expected yearly generation: 1,668,000 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $13,389,622

Estimated hydro penetration level: 859.09%

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Knutson creek hydroelectric project design and permitting

Present value of capital cost: $nan

Lifetime energy cost savings: $nan

Net lifetime savings: $nan

Benefit-cost ratio: nan

Proposed nameplate capacity: 200 kW

Expected yearly generation: 1,503,700 kWh/year

Phase: Feasibility

Upfront capital cost: $nan

Estimated hydro penetration level: 774.46%

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Pedro bay (canyon creek)

Present value of capital cost: $16,919,667

Lifetime energy cost savings: $-1,306,181

Net lifetime savings: $-18,225,848

Benefit-cost ratio: -0.1

Proposed nameplate capacity: 100 kW

Expected yearly generation: 530,986 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $17,225,612

Estimated hydro penetration level: 273.48%

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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.