Ashokan Reservoir Power Plant Proposal

Document Accession #: 20210201-5022 Filed Date: 02/01/2021
355 South Lemon Ave, Suite A

Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 595-5314 Phone
(909) 595-5394 Fax
January 29, 2021

Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20426
Re: Premium Energy Holdings’ First Amendment for Preliminary Permit
for the Ashokan Pumped Storage Project, FERC Project No. 15056-
000
Dear Secretary Bose:
Pursuant to 18 C.F.R. §§ 4.32 and 4.81 of the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission’s (“FERC”) regulations, enclosed for filing is Premium Energy
Holdings, LLC’s (“Premium Energy”) Amendment to Application for Preliminary
Permit for the Ashokan Pumped Storage Project under P-15056-000. This
amendment reflects the following changes:
(1) The contact information of towns located within 15 miles of the project dam,
now considers Town of Woodstock, Town of Ulster, and Town of
Saugerties.
(2) Contact information of Indian tribes that may be affected by the project, now
considers Delaware Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Saint Regis Mohawk
Tribe, and Stockbridge Munsee Community.
(3) Information about nominal rating of the pump-turbine generator-motor, and
about the spillway of the reservoirs (Exhibit 1).
(4) New series of maps for the project layout (Exhibit 3).
The required amendment in the application is requested to avoid the potential

land use conflict and engineering design liabilities. If you have any questions or
require additional information regarding this submittal, please contact me at (909)
595-5314 or email me at victor.rojas@pehllc.net.
Sincerely,
Victor M. Rojas
Managing Director at Premium Energy
Holdings, LLC
Enclosures
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BEFORE THE
FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY PERMIT

FOR THE
ASHOKAN PUMPED STORAGE PROJECT
FERC Project No. 15056-000
Prepared by
Premium Energy Holdings, LLC
January 29, 2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INITIAL STATEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 5

VERIFICATION STATEMENT ...................................................................................................... 10
EXHIBIT 1 – DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT .................................................... 11
EXHIBIT 2 – DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED STUDIES .................................................... 18
EXHIBIT 3 – ASHOKAN PUMPED STORAGE PROJECT MAP ................................................ 21
INITIAL STATEMENT
BEFORE THE
FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
Application for Preliminary Permit

for the Ashokan Pumped Storage Project
Premium Energy Holdings, LLC (“Premium Energy”), a California based limited liability
corporation, applies to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a preliminary permit for
the Ashokan Pumped Storage Project, as described in the attached exhibits. This application is
made in order that the applicant may secure and maintain priority of application for a license
for the project under Part I of the Federal Power Act while obtaining the data and performing
the acts required to determine the feasibility of the project and to support an application for a
license.
1. The location of the proposed project is:
State or territory: New York

Counties: Ulster County
Township or nearby town: Shokan City, West Hurley City
Streams: Esopus Creek, Bush Kill Creek
2. The exact name, business address, and telephone number of the applicant are:

Walnut, CA 91789
Telephone: (909) 595-5314
3. The name, business address, and telephone number of the persons authorized to act as
agent for the applicant in this application are:
Victor M. Rojas
Managing Director at Premium Energy Holdings, LLC
Walnut, CA 91789
Telephone: (909) 595-5314
Email: victor.rojas@pehllc.net
Maria Hernandez
Project Manager at Premium Energy Holdings, LLC
Walnut, CA 91789
Telephone: (909) 595-5314
Email: maria.hernandez@pehllc.net
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4. Preference under Section 7(a) of the Federal Power Act
5. Premium Energy is a corporation based in California and is not claiming preference under
section 7(a) of the Federal Power Act. Premium Energy’s business primarily involves
the retrofit and modernization of pumping plants, transmission planning and design,
power system studies, testing and commissioning of power plants and substations.
6. Term of Permit:
The proposed term of the requested permit is twenty-four (24) months.
7. Existing Dams or Other Project Facilities:
The proposed project would make use of the existing Ashokan reservoir water and
existing dam. The Ashokan Pumped Storage Project would use the existing Ashokan
reservoir as a lower pool and proposes a new upper reservoir in the Catskill Mountains
to serve as upper pool. The filling of these reservoirs would be done through the Esopus
Creek and the existing Ashokan Reservoir.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY 18 C.F.R. § 4.32(a)
1. Identification of persons, associations, domestic corporations, municipalities, or state that

has or intends to obtain and will maintain any proprietary right necessary to construct,
operate, or maintain the project:

Walnut, CA 91789
Telephone: (909) 595-5314
2. Identify (names and mailing addresses):
i. Every county in which any part of the project, and any Federal facilities that
would be used by the project, would be located.
Ulster County Government

244 Fair Street, PO Box 1800
Kingston, NY 12402
Telephone: (845) 340-3000
ii. Every city, town or similar local political subdivision:
(A) In which any part of the project, and any Federal facilities that would be
used by the project, would be located:
West Shokan Town

45 Watson Hollow Rd
West Shokan, NY 12494
Telephone: (845) 657-8118
(B) That has a population of 5,000 or more people and is located within 15 miles
of the project dam:
Shokan City
50 Bostock Rd
Shokan, NY 12481
Telephone: (845) 657-2912
Olivebridge Town
Beaverkill Rd
Olivebridge, NY 12461
Telephone: (845) 657-8177
Woodstock Town
NY 212
Woodstock, NY 12498
Telephone: (845) 679-2113
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Ulster Town
1 Town Hall Rd
Lake Katrine, NY 12449
Telephone: (845) 382-2455
Saugerties Town
4 High Street
Saugerties, NY 12477
Telephone: (845) 246-2321
iii. Every irrigation district, drainage district, or similar special purpose political
subdivision:
(A) In which any part of the project, and any Federal facilities that would be
used by the project, would be located:
Ulster County Soil and Water Conservation District

3130 State Route 28, PO Box 667
Shokan, NY 12481
Telephone: (845) 688-3130
(B) That owns, operates, maintains, or uses any project facilities or any Federal
facilities that would be used by the project:
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12238
Telephone: (518) 474-0456
New York City Department of Environmental Protection

59-17 Junction Blvd
Flushing, NY 11368
Telephone: (718) 595-7000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation

625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12233
Telephone: (518) 402-8044
iv. Every other political subdivision in the general area of the project that there is
reason to believe would likely be interested in, or affected by, the application, and
interest:
National Park Services

519 Albany Post Rd
Hyde Park, NY 12538
Telephone: (845) 229-2501
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Ridgeline Forest Services

402 Krumville Rd,
Olviebridge, NY 12461
Telephone: (845) 657-7125
v. All Indian tribes that may be affected by the project:
Delaware Nation
31064 State Highway 281 Building 100
Anadarko, OK 73005
Telephone: (405) 247-2448
Delaware Tribe of Indians

5100 Tuxedo Blvd
Bartlesville, OK 74006
Telephone: (918) 337-6591
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe

412 State Route 37
Akwesasne, NY 13655
Telephone: (518) 358-3203
Stockbridge Munsee Community

65 1st Street
Troy, NY 12180
Telephone: (715) 793-4836
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VERIFICATION STATEMENT
This application for a preliminary permit for the proposed Ashokan Pumped
Storage Project is executed in the state of California, county of Los Angeles.
By: Victor M. Rojas
Walnut, CA 91789
Being duly sworn, deposes, and says that the contents of this application for a
preliminary permit are true to the best of his knowledge or belief. The undersigned
applicant has signed the application on this 18th day of November of 2020.
____________________
Victor M. Rojas
Managing Director at Premium Energy Holdings, LLC
Subscribed and sworn before me, a Notary Public of the State of California,
County of Los Angeles, this day of January 29th, 2021.
______________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
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EXHIBIT 1 – DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT
1. GENERAL CONFIGURATION
The proposed Ashokan Pumped Storage Project would be located 14 miles west of the City of
Kingston in the Ulster County, NY. The project concept envisions the construction of a pumped
storage power plant facility with a rated capacity of 800 MW. The Project proposes to use the
existing Ashokan Reservoir as a lower pool and a new reservoir in the Catskill Mountains to
serve as the upper pool.
The proposed Ashokan Pumped Storage Project would operate in a closed loop. Aside from
evaporation and percolation losses, the project’s water would stay within the system. Therefore,
the existing Ashokan Reservoir’s remaining water storage would not be used for project
operation.
The existing Ashokan Reservoir is one of two reservoirs in New York City's Catskill Water
Supply System, which was created in 1915 (105 years of age). The Ashokan Reservoir is
conformed of earthen dams that are 213 ft high and total 5.5 miles in length. The Ashokan
reservoir is comprised of two watersheds, the west basin receives water from Esopus Creek, and
then the flow continues into the east basin through a concrete spillway, to supply water to New
York City.
Alternatives for an upper reservoir to operate the Ashokan Pumped Storage Power Plant would
require the construction of a new embankment to create a new reservoir in the Catskill
Mountains, north or northwest of the Ashokan Reservoir. The new upper reservoir alternatives
are listed below and are depicted in Exhibit 3.
• Upper Reservoir Alternative 1: A new Stony Clove Reservoir at 1,500 ft el.
• Upper Reservoir Alternative 2: A new Woodland Reservoir at 1,210 ft el.
• Upper Reservoir Alternative 3: A new Wittenberg Reservoir at 1,180 ft el.
The embankments for the proposed upper reservoir alternatives would consist of roller
compacted concrete dams. Conceptual dimensions for the project’s dams are detailed in table
1. Aside from the construction of the new embankment for the selected upper reservoir
alternative, hydro power penstock and pressure tunnels will be required to connect the upper
and lower reservoirs to the powerhouse. The tunnel system dimensions for each alternative are
detailed in tables 2 through 4.
Table 1. New Reservoirs’ Embankment Dimensions

Dam Dam Dam
Description Proposed Reservoir Crest Height Length at Composition
Elev. [ft] [ft] Crest [ft]
Waterproof roller
Stony Clove Reservoir 1,510 212 2,618
compacted concrete
Upper Reservoir Waterproof roller
Woodland Reservoir 1,220 232 2,736
compacted concrete
Waterproof roller
Wittenberg Reservoir 1,190 304 2,527
compacted concrete
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Table 2. Stony Clove Reservoir Tunnel Dimensions

Type Tunnel Diameter [ft] Tunnel Length [mi] Composition/Lining
Headrace Tunnel 38 1.44 Concrete-lined
Concrete or Steel
Surge Shaft 34 0.02
lined
Vertical Shaft 34 0.27 Concrete-lined
Horizontal Tunnel 34 10.03 Concrete-lined
Penstocks (5) 22 0.15 High Strength Steel
Tailrace Tunnel 40 2.08 Concrete-lined
Table 3. Woodland Reservoir Tunnel Dimensions

Surge Shaft Concrete or Steel
41 0.04
lined
Table 4. Wittenberg Reservoir Tunnel Dimensions

Concrete or Steel
Surge Shaft 42 0.04
lined
The powerhouse would be located west of the existing Ashokan Reservoir. The approximate
floor level would be between 200 to 300 ft below ground level. The cavern will be stabilized
with high strength projected concrete (shotcrete) and the powerhouse will include steel
formwork and concrete as necessary. The tentative dimensions for the powerhouse are 500 ft
long, 125 ft wide, and 150 ft high. On the other hand, the cavern of the transformers chamber
also will be stabilized with high strength shotcrete. This chamber will have tentative dimensions
of 165 ft long, 60 ft wide, and 50 ft high. The powerhouse generating/pumping units, electrical
switchyards, interconnecting transmission lines, and other appurtenant facilities would
complete the project.
The proposed Ashokan Pumped Storage Project is expected to have a rated capacity of 800
MW. It would interconnect with the existing Hurley Avenue Substation to facilitate pumped
storage operations. Consequently, the project would be most attractive to the New York
Independent System Operator (NYISO) member utilities, due to the proposed use for storing
renewable resources in the area. Additionally, other electrical utilities in New York and New
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Jersey are expected to be interested in the project as a resource for storing and maximizing
renewable energy use.
2. RESERVOIRS
The upper and lower reservoirs configuration would be determined by evaluating the best suited
alternative to maximize the available hydraulic head and minimize the penstock layout to reduce
energy losses, while staying within environmental constraints. The proposed reservoir sites
within this application are the result of conceptual engineering completed by Premium Energy
and its consultants. During the term of the preliminary permit, Premium Energy will further
investigate on the pumped storage reservoirs configuration and select the best suited location
for energy, economic, and environmental considerations.
The project concept includes the existing Ashokan Reservoir with a raised dam serving as a
lower reservoir and one of the three alternatives for an upper reservoir in the Catskill Mountains.
A hydraulic head of up to 914 ft would exist between the new upper reservoir and the Ashokan
reservoir, which would be exploited for hydro power generation.
A. Lower Reservoir Configuration
The project proposes the existing Ashokan Reservoir, that will be used as the lower pool for the
pumped storage operation. The existing Ashokan Reservoir has a maximum water surface
elevation of 586 ft. The reservoir’s water surface covers 8,300 acres, with around 382,358 acre-
ft of storage capacity. Also, additional water volume at Ashokan reservoir would be discharged
through the Esopus Creek (southeast basin).
The existing Ashokan Reservoir would experience a maximum surface level variation of 2 ft
during operation of the Project, and approximately 15,800 acre-ft would be used for pumping
or generating power. With this volume, operation at 800 MW would be possible for 12 hours of
continuous output.
B. Upper Reservoir Configuration
The project’s three proposed upper reservoir alternatives are located in the vicinity of the Friday
Mountain, the Wittenberg Mountain, and the Southwest Hunter Mountain, near the Ashokan
Reservoir. The proposed upper reservoir would be built in either the Stony Clove Creek, the
Woodland Creek, or the Maltby Hollow Brook (Wittenberg Reservoir). The new upper reservoir
alternatives’ physical characteristics are detailed in table 5.
Table 5. Upper Reservoir Alternatives Characteristics

Head
Surface Storage Maximum
Proposed Upper Compared to
Area Capacity Surface
Reservoir Lower
[acre] [acre-ft] Elevation [ft]
Reservoir [ft]
Stony Clove Reservoir 245 22,496 1,500 914
Woodland Reservoir 313 26,231 1,210 624
Wittenberg Reservoir 226 25,558 1,180 594
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The new reservoirs will have intake-outlet structures with a submerged intake elevation at an
adequate height to enable pumped storage operation. Below this elevation, a permanent reserve
of water will remain in the reservoirs. From the intake-outlet structures, a pressure tunnel will
unfold to connect the new Ashokan PS Powerhouse and then to the existing Ashokan Reservoir.
The proposed upper reservoir alternatives would have enough stored water for the Ashokan
Pumped Storage Power Plant to generate 800 MW for 12 hours.
The new upper reservoir alternatives site would naturally discharge runoff water through its
own concrete spillways to the existing streams which would be impounded. During high water
level season, excess water from the proposed upper reservoirs would be discharged to the Stony
Clove Creek, the Woodland Creek or the Maltby Hollow Brook, respectively. These streams
naturally discharge to the Esopus Creek and the Ashokan Reservoir.
3. TRANSMISSION LINES
The Project’s powerhouse would be connected to the proposed Ashokan Switchyard, from
where the Project would connect to the existing Hurley Avenue Substation. In order to store
energy or deliver power to the regional electrical utility network, construction of a new 230 AC
transmission line will be necessary to transmit power from the Ashokan Pumped Storage
Switchyard to the existing Hurley Avenue Substation. The new transmission line will require a
new corridor with a length of 12.9 miles (Wittenberg Reservoir alternative) or 17.3 miles (Stony
Clove and Woodland Reservoir alternatives). From the Hurley Avenue Substation, the
following transmission paths would be available:
• Power transmission to Ohioville, NY, through the existing Central Hudson Gas &
Electric 115 kV AC transmission line, which may require capacity upgrades.
• Or power transmission to Roseton, NY, through the existing Central Hudson Gas &
Electric 345 kV AC transmission line.
Further studies of the project’s transmission lines location/alignment, type of towers, number
of circuits, conductor selection, and number of bundle conductors per phase, as well as
interconnection alternatives will be carried out during the term of this preliminary permit, to
select the most preferable line design. Additionally, preliminary system impact studies of the
project interconnection will be conducted to determine the minimum network improvements for
the interaction of the project with the existing AC network system.
4. PROJECT CAPACITY
Based on preliminary analysis, the planned total installed capacity of the Ashokan Pumped
Storage Power Plant would be of 800 MW. However, the project’s rating may vary as studies
proceed. The project would store excess renewable energy, helping to integrate renewables into
the grid, and to supply firm peaking power generation with primary load following capability.
Premium Energy plans to conduct a system impact study and power market investigations to
help further refine the range of suitable generation capabilities.
Assuming a plant capacity factor of 40%, the Ashokan Pumped Storage Power Plant, rated 800
MW for generation and 1000 MW for pumping, would produce a maximum of 2,700 GWh of
annual energy production. On a preliminary analysis, the maximum gross head may be up to
914 feet, depending on the selected upper reservoir alternative. The proposed project currently
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envisions procurement of five new pump-turbine generator-motor sets for the pumped storage
power plant. Each pump-turine would have a nominal rating at 200 MW to supply the 1000
MW pumping mode demand.
5. FEDERAL LANDS
The lands enclosed within the proposed project boundary are New York State Lands. Therefore,
there are no public land survey legal subdivisions. The project layout study boundary, as shown
in Exhibit 3, encompasses both federal and private lands. The proposed Ashokan Pumped
Storage Project would occupy New York’s State Lands north and east of the Ashokan Reservoir;
and part of New York’s City Land, which is managed by the NY State Department of
Conservation and the NY City Department of Environmental Protection.
The existing Ashokan Reservoir extends through the New York’s City Lands. The proposed
upper reservoir alternatives: Stony Clove Reservoir, Woodland Reservoir or Wittenberg
Reservoir, would be created in the New York’s State lands. The pressure tunnels or penstocks
would go through part of the New York’s State Lands and the New York’s City Lands.
The interconnection of the project will require new 230 kV transmission lines interconnecting
with the existing Hurley Avenue Substation. The proposed transmission corridor for these lines
would extend through New York’s State Lands and City Lands.
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Form FERC-587
OMB No. 1902-0145
(Expires 10/31/2018)
LAND DESCRIPTION
Non-Public Land States

(and Non-Rectangular Survey System Lands in Public Land States)
1. STATE________NEW YORK________ 2. FERC PROJECT NO.____Not applicable____
3. FEDERAL RESERVATION: _____________New York State Land____________
4. FEDERAL LAND HOLDING AGENCY: __NY City Department of Environmental__
5. Counties: _______________________Ulster County_______________________
6. Check one: Check one:
_____License _____Pending
__X__Preliminary Permit _____Issued
If preliminary permit is issued, give expiration date: ______________________
7. Federal Tract(s) Identification 8. Exhibit Sheet Number(s) or Letter(s)

Proposed Stony Cloves Reservoir Exhibit 3 – Project Layout
Lat/Long: 42.132128°/-74.248227°
Exhibit 3 – Electrical Interconnection
Proposed Woodland Reservoir
Exhibit 3 – Section View of Alternative 1
Lat/Long: 42.049120°/-74.332221°
Proposed Wittenberg Reservoir
Lat/Long: 41.980680°/-74.321224°
Transmission Line
9. contact’s name ____Victor M. Rojas_____
telephone no. (___909-595-5314___)
date submitted _____January 29, 2021_____

This information is necessary for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to discharge its responsibilities under Section
24 of the Federal Power Act.
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Form FERC-587
OMB No. 1902-0145
(Expires 10/31/2018)
LAND DESCRIPTION
Non-Public Land States

(and Non-Rectangular Survey System Lands in Public Land States)
1. STATE________NEW YORK________ 2. FERC PROJECT NO.____Not applicable____
3. FEDERAL RESERVATION: ______________New York City Land_____________
4. FEDERAL LAND HOLDING AGENCY: __NY State Department of Conservation__
5. Counties: _______________________Ulster County_______________________
6. Check one: Check one:
_____License _____Pending
__X__Preliminary Permit _____Issued
If preliminary permit is issued, give expiration date: ______________________
7. Federal Tract(s) Identification 8. Exhibit Sheet Number(s) or Letter(s)

Existing Ashokan Reservoir Exhibit 3 – Project Layout
Lat/Long: 41.977006°/-74.164845° Exhibit 3 – Electrical Interconnection

Existing Ashokan Dam Exhibit 3 – Section View of Alternative 2
Lat/Long: 41.938406°/-74.218574° Exhibit 3 – Section View of Alternative 3
Transmission Line
9. contact’s name ____Victor M. Rojas_____
telephone no. (___909-595-5314___)
date submitted ___ January 29, 2021___

This information is necessary for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to discharge its responsibilities under Section
24 of the Federal Power Act.
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EXHIBIT 2 – DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED STUDIES
1. GENERAL REQUIREMENT
Premium Energy proposes to carry out an extensive feasibility study to evaluate the
proposed reservoir configuration alternatives, as well as the power transmission
alternatives. The primary aspects to be studied are the geological, environmental and
water resources, and electrical engineering of the project. The studies would also include
the economic viability and financing of the project. The complete feasibility study will
include:
• Project site land investigation.

• Geological and seismic investigation.
• Soil surveys, test pits, bore holes and topographical surveying.
• Hydrological studies including runoff, rain, evaporation and groundwater flow.
• Evaluation of upper reservoir configuration alternatives.
• Devising of the project’s water supply plan, including legal and water rights
matters.
• Environmental and cultural impact study comprising environmental surveys,
impact identification, evaluation and mitigation measures.
• Engineering studies to optimize the project’s physical configuration.
• Energy market studies and determination of preliminary power sales and supply
expectations.
• Evaluation of transmission interconnection alternatives including electrical
system impact studies.
• Determination of size and specifications of the required electromechanical
equipment.
• Cost estimates, economic feasibility and financing options investigation.
Based on the results and findings of the initial stages of the feasibility study, the
applicant will prepare a Notice of Intent and Pre-Application Document as detailed in
18 C.F.R. §§5.5 and 5.6.
Temporary access roads will not be required to reach the project’s proposed features
site. The existing roads would be enough to perform the required studies. The existing
New York State Route 28 and 28A will allow access to the existing Ashokan Reservoir.
Likewise, the existing New York State Route 214 will be sufficient to reach the proposed
Stony Clove Reservoir site, the existing Woodland Valley Road will reach the proposed
Woodland Reservoir site. Finally, the existing Moon Haw Road will allow access to the
proposed Wittenberg Reservoir site.
2. WORK PLAN FOR NEW DAMS CONSTRUCTION
The new upper reservoir dam construction will require subsurface investigations in the
Catskill Mountains. The investigations would be done at the proposed upper reservoirs
sites, as depicted in exhibit 3. Soil and rock borings will be necessary to determine the
rock/soil structure and stability for the proposed dams and power plants foundations.
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Soil and rock samples shall be extracted to conduct studies and determine the soil
mechanical properties. Therefore, assessing the project site’s suitability for construction
of the new dams. Furthermore, seismic surveys will also be required.
The schedule of activities will be completed by the applicant during the permit period
as shown in the table below:
Table 6. Schedule of Activities

Schedule Activity
Beginning in Month 1 to the end of Conceptual engineering and evaluation
Month 4 of the alternative reservoir
configurations
Beginning in Month 1 to the end of Initial scoping and consultation
Month 6
Beginning in Month 5 to the end of Geotechnical and hydrological studies
Month 10
Beginning in Month 7 to the end of Soil and topographical surveying
Month 12
Beginning in Month 1 to the end of Environmental and cultural impact study
Month 16
Beginning in Month 1 to the end of Engineering studies to optimize the
Month 14 project´s physical configuration
Beginning in Month 4 to the end of Planning and evaluation of transmission
Month 16 interconnection alternatives
Beginning in Month 1 to the end of Devising of water supply plan
Month 12
Beginning in Month 12 to the end of Legal and water rights matters
Month 18
Beginning in Month 14 to the end of Determination of size and specifications
Month 24 of the required equipment
Beginning in Month 10 to the end of Energy market assessment
Month 16
Beginning in Month 6 to the end of Economic study for feasibility &
Month 16 financial planning investigation
Beginning in Month 10 to the end of Preliminary licensing proposal,
Month 16 consultation, and documentation
Beginning in Month 16 to the end of Preparation, review and filing of the
Month 24 FERC license application
The schedule of activities may deviate from its initial formulation. Activities may be
adjusted or supplemented depending upon circumstances which may develop as the
studies proceed. Remedial actions to the possible disturbance of the proposed studies
include the implementation of an erosion and material disposal plan, backfilling of core
borings and test pits, and replanting any disturbed vegetation.
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3. STATEMENT OF COSTS AND FINANCING
The total estimated cost of carrying out or preparing the studies, investigations, tests,
surveys, maps, plans or specifications described above are $5 Million.
The expected sources of financing available to carry out the activities of the described
feasibility study are:
o Premium Energy’s available funds.
o Balance raising through investors.
The proposed market for the energy storage and production covers the electric markets
in New York. Power purchasing entities and other potential off-takers will be identified
in further investigations during the term of the preliminary permit.
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EXHIBIT 3 – ASHOKAN PUMPED STORAGE PROJECT MAP
Ashokan Pumped Storage Project Study Area Boundary
Project Layout
Proposed Stony Proposed Stony Clove Reservoir

Clove Dam
Proposed Proposed Woodland Reservoir

Woodland
Dam
Proposed Wittenberg Dam

Proposed Powerhouse (Alt. 1 & 2) 5 mi
Legend
Project Boundary
Proposed Tunnel/Penstock
Proposed Proposed 500 kV AC T/L
Wittenberg Existing Central Hudson Gas &
Reservoir Electric 115 kV AC T/L (Upgrade)
Existing Central Hudson Gas &
Existing Ashokan Electric 345 kV AC T/L
Proposed Reservoir Indian Head Wilderness
Powerhouse (Alt. 3) Phoenica-Mt Tobias Wild Forest
Hunter-west Kill Wilderness
Land Manager Shandaken Wild Forest
City Lands Slide Mountain Wilderness
State Lands Sundown Wild Forest
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Ashokan Pumped Storage Project Study Area Boundary
Electrical Interconnection
Land Manager Legend

City Lands Project Boundary
State Lands Proposed Tunnel/Penstock
Proposed 500 kV AC T/L
5 mi
Electric 115 kV AC T/L (Upgrade)
Electric 345 kV AC T/L
Indian Head Wilderness
Phoenica-Mt Tobias Wild Forest
Hunter-west Kill Wilderness
Shandaken Wild Forest
Slide Mountain Wilderness
Existing Ashokan
Sundown Wild Forest
Reservoir
Existing Hurley Avenue

Substation (Upgrade)
Existing 345 kV
AC T/L (Upgrade)
Proposed 500 kV
AC T/L’s
Existing 115 kV
AC T/L (Upgrade)
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Existing Ashokan Reservoir Limits
2 mi
Proposed Stony Clove Reservoir Limits
1 mi
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Proposed Woodland Reservoir Limits
1 mi
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Proposed Wittenberg Reservoir Limits
1 mi
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Section View of Alternative 1 (Stony Clove Reservoir)
Existing Ashokan
Reservoir
Transformer Chamber
Generator Chamber Proposed Stony

Clove Reservoir
Proposed
Surge Shaft
Proposed
Proposed Penstocks Vertical Shaft
Proposed Horizontal
Proposed Powerhouse (UG) Tunnel
Proposed Tailrace Tunnel Proposed

Headrace Tunnel
Section View of Alternative 2 (Woodland Reservoir)
Existing Ashokan Reservoir
Transformer
Chamber
Proposed Woodland
Reservoir
Generator
Chamber
Proposed
Headrace Tunnel
Proposed
Surge Shaft
Proposed Penstocks
Proposed Proposed
Powerhouse (UG) Vertical Shaft
Proposed Tailrace Proposed Horizontal
Tunnel Tunnel
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Section View of Alternative 3 (Wittenberg Reservoir)
Transformer Chamber
Generator Chamber
Proposed Wittenberg
Reservoir
Proposed
Headrace Tunnel
Proposed
Surge Shaft
Existing Ashokan
Reservoir
Proposed
Vertical Shaft
Proposed
Proposed Penstocks Horizontal Tunnel
Proposed Tailrace
Tunnel Proposed Powerhouse (UG)
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Document Accession #: 20210201-5022 Filed Date: 02/01/2021

355 South Lemon Ave, Suite A

January 29, 2021

The required amendment in the application is requested to avoid the potential

APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY PERMIT

FERC Project No. 15056-000

Premium Energy Holdings, LLC

January 29, 2021

INITIAL STATEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 5

Application for Preliminary Permit

1. The location of the proposed project is:

State or territory: New York

Premium Energy Holdings, LLC

4. Preference under Section 7(a) of the Federal Power Act

The proposed term of the requested permit is twenty-four (24) months.

7. Existing Dams or Other Project Facilities:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY 18 C.F.R. § 4.32(a)

1. Identification of persons, associations, domestic corporations, municipalities, or state that

Premium Energy Holdings, LLC

2. Identify (names and mailing addresses):

Ulster County Government

ii. Every city, town or similar local political subdivision:

West Shokan Town

Ulster County Soil and Water Conservation District

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

New York City Department of Environmental Protection

New York Department of Environmental Conservation

National Park Services

Ridgeline Forest Services

v. All Indian tribes that may be affected by the project:

Delaware Tribe of Indians

Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe

Stockbridge Munsee Community

EXHIBIT 1 – DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT

Table 1. New Reservoirs’ Embankment Dimensions

Table 2. Stony Clove Reservoir Tunnel Dimensions

Table 3. Woodland Reservoir Tunnel Dimensions

Table 4. Wittenberg Reservoir Tunnel Dimensions

A. Lower Reservoir Configuration

B. Upper Reservoir Configuration

Table 5. Upper Reservoir Alternatives Characteristics

Woodland Reservoir 313 26,231 1,210 624

Wittenberg Reservoir 226 25,558 1,180 594

Non-Public Land States

1. STATE________NEW YORK________ 2. FERC PROJECT NO.____Not applicable____

3. FEDERAL RESERVATION: _____________New York State Land____________

4. FEDERAL LAND HOLDING AGENCY: __NY City Department of Environmental__

5. Counties: _______________________Ulster County_______________________

6. Check one: Check one:

__X__Preliminary Permit _____Issued

If preliminary permit is issued, give expiration date: ______________________

7. Federal Tract(s) Identification 8. Exhibit Sheet Number(s) or Letter(s)

9. contact’s name ____Victor M. Rojas_____

telephone no. (___909-595-5314___)

date submitted _____January 29, 2021_____

Non-Public Land States

1. STATE________NEW YORK________ 2. FERC PROJECT NO.____Not applicable____

3. FEDERAL RESERVATION: ______________New York City Land_____________

4. FEDERAL LAND HOLDING AGENCY: __NY State Department of Conservation__

5. Counties: _______________________Ulster County_______________________

6. Check one: Check one:

__X__Preliminary Permit _____Issued

If preliminary permit is issued, give expiration date: ______________________

1. STATE____NEW YORK 2. FERC PROJECT NO.Not applicable

3. FEDERAL RESERVATION: _New York State Land

4. FEDERAL LAND HOLDING AGENCY: NY City Department of Environmental

5. Counties: _Ulster County_

XPreliminary Permit _____Issued

9. contact’s name Victor M. Rojas_

telephone no. (_909-595-5314_)

date submitted _January 29, 2021_

1. STATE____NEW YORK 2. FERC PROJECT NO.Not applicable

3. FEDERAL RESERVATION: __New York City Land_

4. FEDERAL LAND HOLDING AGENCY: NY State Department of Conservation

5. Counties: _Ulster County_

XPreliminary Permit _____Issued

9. contact’s name Victor M. Rojas_

telephone no. (_909-595-5314_)

date submitted _ January 29, 2021_