Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Brevig mission (teller, main stem bluestone river)

Present value of capital cost: $21,115,007

Lifetime energy cost savings: $-1,429,095

Net lifetime savings: $-22,544,103

Benefit-cost ratio: -0.1

Proposed nameplate capacity: 276 kW

Expected yearly generation: 581,000 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $21,496,814

Estimated hydro penetration level: 68.27%

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Nome (tuksuk channel)

Present value of capital cost: $8,336,727,234

Lifetime energy cost savings: $-2,223,649,927

Net lifetime savings: $-10,560,377,161

Benefit-cost ratio: -0.3

Proposed nameplate capacity: 83,741 kW

Expected yearly generation: 289,000,000 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $8,487,473,905

Estimated hydro penetration level: 33,958.17%

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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.