Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Sand point (unnamed stream, site #2) -- Unnamed creek

Present value of capital cost: $3,137,569

Lifetime energy cost savings: $433,330

Net lifetime savings: $-2,704,239

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.1

Proposed nameplate capacity: 39 kW

Expected yearly generation: 215,069 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $3,194,303

Estimated hydro penetration level: 5.52%

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Sand point -- Humbolt Creek

Present value of capital cost: $6,578,657

Lifetime energy cost savings: $28,167

Net lifetime savings: $-6,550,490

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.0

Proposed nameplate capacity: 70 kW

Expected yearly generation: 303,000 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $6,697,614

Estimated hydro penetration level: 7.77%

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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.