Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Modeled wind power

Capital cost (total): $5,128,008

Capital cost (cost per kW): $7,319/kW

Lifetime energy cost savings: $3,856,464

Net lifetime savings: $-1,271,544

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.8

Proposed nameplate capacity: 575 kW

Expected yearly generation: 1,410,360 kWh/year

Estimated wind class: 5

Estimated capacity factor: 0.28

Estimated wind penetration level: 42.09%

Notes: None

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Stebbins intertie wind project 0

Capital cost (total): $5,112,249

Capital cost (cost per kW): Value not determined as capital cost of project was known

Lifetime energy cost savings: $2,664,003

Net lifetime savings: $-2,448,246

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.5

Proposed nameplate capacity: 400 kW

Expected yearly generation: 981,120 kWh/year

Estimated wind class: 5

Estimated capacity factor: 0.28

Estimated wind penetration level: 33.04%

Notes: Final design and permitting is under way in a separate grant

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This component calculates the potential cost savings from changes in the amount of diesel fuel used for electricity generation from the installation of new wind power infrastructure.