Unit Cost Component
Description

Standard telephone drop. O&M includes local and long distance telephone fees for one environmental sensing station (ESS) in a remote area of Alaska.

Capital Cost Per Unit
$100.00
OM Cost Per Unit
$12,840.00
Adjusted Capital Cost Per Unit
$116.78
Adjusted O&M Cost Per Unit
$14,994.55
Lifetime
20
Unit Cost Type
Unit
Each (EA)
CPI ID
1
CPI Name

WPU1176

Year
2004
Notes
System used ACS & GCI and several small telephone carriers throughout Alaska. O&M cost range calculated from the highest reported monthly cost for long distance and local calls. Local calls for one environmental sensing station (ESS) cost approx. $18 - $70 per month. Long distance calls for one ESS cost approx. $400 - $1000 per month.