Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Pyramid creek hydroelectric project

Present value of capital cost: $6,484,913

Lifetime energy cost savings: $10,782,974

Net lifetime savings: $4,298,061

Benefit-cost ratio: 1.7

Proposed nameplate capacity: 600 kW

Expected yearly generation: 2,570,033 kWh/year

Phase: Feasibility

Upfront capital cost: $6,602,174

Estimated hydro penetration level: 5.36%

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Unalaska water treatment plant inline micro turbines

Present value of capital cost: $1,316,200

Lifetime energy cost savings: $1,010,286

Net lifetime savings: $-305,914

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.8

Proposed nameplate capacity: 64 kW

Expected yearly generation: 280,000 kWh/year

Phase: Feasibility

Upfront capital cost: $1,340,000

Estimated hydro penetration level: 0.58%

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Unalaska (shaishnikof river)

Present value of capital cost: $19,928,269

Lifetime energy cost savings: $9,808,472

Net lifetime savings: $-10,119,796

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.5

Proposed nameplate capacity: 700 kW

Expected yearly generation: 3,114,000 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $20,288,616

Estimated hydro penetration level: 6.49%

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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.