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SECTION 6: POTENTIAL FOR HEAD RECOVERY AT MWD CONNECTIONS 21 12 ftahp sec 62.4 lbs 0.746 kW sec x 178 ft x 550 ft lbs x ft3 x 83.5%mech.eff.x 95%elect. eff x hp =143 kW This assumes the same mechanical efficiency as found for the 12 -inch turbine for the 8 CFS flow rate. This turbine is likely to be a 14 or 16 -inch unit. In the case of SA -6, the anticipated full load hours of operation are expected to be 5,915 hours per year, so the anticipated energy generation is 845,901 kWh per year. The monetary value for this electricity based on the RES -BCT arrangement with the Generation portion of TOU- GS-1-LG rate schedule is $55,131 per year. The value of the generated electricity is approximately $0.065 per kWh. Should the City sign up with SCE through the NEMA program, the electricity would be worth approximately $0.145 per kWh, more than double the RES -BCT savings. The City would need to enter discussions with SCE and possibly apply for an interconnection to determine which rate will apply to this project. The projected cost to purchase and install the new hydro -turbine is $1,072,174. This involves the purchase of the new turbine generator set with electrical panel and controls, the construction of a new vault below the sidewalk to house the turbine and switchgear, the connection with SCE including a new transformer to accept the power, and integration with the existing SCADA controls. Newcomb I Anderson I McCormick 19H-29 CITY OF SANTA ANA