Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Burro creek hydro feasibility study

Present value of capital cost: $11,786,867

Lifetime energy cost savings: $4,228,390

Net lifetime savings: $-7,558,477

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.4

Proposed nameplate capacity: 3,400 kW

Expected yearly generation: 13,127,000 kWh/year

Phase: Feasibility

Upfront capital cost: $12,000,000

Estimated hydro penetration level: 101.21%

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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.