NB Power Is Considering Replacing Its Existing Electricity Generator

question 23

Essay

NB Power is considering replacing its existing electricity generator. The current market value of the generator is $15 000. It depreciates at 25% per year. The generator produces 153 megawatt-hours of electricity annually and requires $3 000 in maintenance costs per year. Moreover, the maintenance costs are expected to increase by $1 200 per year in the future. On the other hand, there is another generator in the market that provides electricity at $0.059 per kilowatt-hour. What should NB Power do if the MARR is 8%?

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