Proposed Ulysses Grant County Pump Storage Hydro Project

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Supporting a 100%RE future through proven, affordable grid-scale storage
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The objective of the proposed 4 GW rated-power Ulysses Pump Storage Hydro Project in Grant County, WV is to create 2+ GW of 100% renewable energy derived storage and generation, 24 hours per day, 365 days of each year, semi-continuous for the next 50 years.
A 3-year study permit request has been prepared for approval by Grant County Commission, Federal and West Virginia State Officials.
If local sentiment appears generally supportive of the project, studies will begin, and a feasibility report will be prepared for the project.
The feasibility study goal is to identify, avoid, and minimize potential impacts. The following feasibility studies have been proposed in 2020 to support a FERC license application:
- Preliminary Civil Engineering Study
- Preliminary Electrical Engineering & Design
- Hydrologic Assessment
- Biological Assessment
- Cultural Assessment
- Socioeconomic Assessment (with Grant County)
The feasibility study period is estimated to last approximately 2 years before a final feasibility report can be completed. If the study supports a financial investment decision, construction is anticipated to take another 3 years, before the project reaches acceptance to begin in-service commercial operations.
Key Project Documents:
FERC: P-15012-000 Preliminary Permit Application
FERC: P-15012-000 Preliminary Permit Acceptance Letter
FERC: P-15012-000 Preliminary Permit Acceptance Memo
FERC: P-15012-000 WV DNR Comments
FERC: P-15012-000 U.S. DoI Comments
FERC: P-15012-000 WV Highlands Conservancy Comments
FERC: P-15012 -000 WV Highlands Conservancy Motion to Intervene
FERC: P-15012-000 Preliminary Permit Issued
GRANT COUNTY: Introduction of Ulysses Pump Storage Hydro Project to Grant County Commissioners 2-11-2020
GRANT COUNTY: Revised Sketch Drawings 1-8 Updated 2-19-2020
GRANT COUNTY: Revised Sketch Drawings 1-9 Updated 3-3-2020
Press Articles on Project
FreedomWorks says hydropower project requires community support
Developer proposing hydroelectric plant in Grant County
More Information
1. American Energy Innovation Act Summary
2. American Energy Innovation Act Text (energy storage begins at page 203)
1. Virginia Clean Economy Act (final draft for Gov. Ralph Northam’s signature into law)
Trump DoE Chief Suggests 100%RE is Possible ($97 million storage funding request for FY-2021)
U.S. DoE Launches Energy Storage Grand Challenge
U.S. DoE/FE Awards Funds to NETL for Energy Storage Grand Challenge
U.S. DoE Renewables Chief on Geopolitics of Cleantech
Big Run Tucker County Project at FERC Closed-Loop Hydro at Abandoned Mine Workshop 4-4-19
Tim Williamson, CEO
FreedomWorks, LLC
525 Wren Lane
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
Tel: (202) 369-6324
Email: timwilliamson@freedomworksllc.net