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Cricket Valley Transmission Upgrade Public Involvement Plan (PIP)

Public Outreach Activity Tracking Report 2014

Public Service Commission Case Number: 13-T-0585

January 20, 2015

Prepared by: Cricket Valley Energy Center, LLC Arch Street Communications

Public Outreach Activity Tracking Report 2014Cricket Valley Transmission Upgrade Public Involvement Plan

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Table of Contents

First Quarter January thru March 2014 ................................................................................................................04

Second Quarter April thru June 2014 ........................................................................................................................ 05

Third Quarter July thru September 2014 .............................................................................................................06

Fourth Quarter October thru December 2014 ......................................................................................................08

First Quarter 2015 Projected Outreach Activities ....................................................................................................... 10

Appendix ................................................................................................................................................11


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About the Public Outreach Activity Tracking Report 2014

This report describes the public outreach activities completed in 2014 in accordance with the Cricket Valley Transmission Upgrade and Re-conductoring Project (Case Number 13-T-0585) Public Involvement Plan (PIP). The report also outlines planned activities for the First Quarter of 2015. The Tracking Report is divided into sections representing each quarter of the calendar year. It will also be posted on the Public Involvement Page of the Project website. Samples of all outreach materials are included in the Appendix.

First Quarter - January thru March 2014

• Public Notice (Public Notice) of intent to file for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need, published in the Poughkeepsie Journal, Dec. 16 and Dec. 23, 2013.

• Project web page including a downloadable copy of the Public Notice, Cricket Valley outreach contact information, and email sign-up for further information about the Transmission Upgrade, launched Dec. 16, 2013, and continued to March 17, 2014, when the complete website was unveiled.

• Letter was sent to Supervisors of the Towns of Pleasant Valley, Dover, Union Vale, and LaGrange in re: the Public Notice, the Project web page, and Project outreach mailed, Dec. 16, 2013.

• Letter was sent to owners of land abutting the Consolidated Edison right-of-way to introduce the Project, provide public information contact information and the address of the Project web page, Dec. 16, 2014.

• Cricket Valley Transmission Upgrade website launched March 17, 2014, with access to all public documents related to the Project, a sign-up for email updates and the new issue of the Cricket Valley newsletter: http://www.cricketvalleytransmission.com/.

• Meetings held between CVE Project Manager Robert De Meyere and the Town Supervisor of Union Vale on March 13, 2014, and the Supervisors of the Towns of Pleasant Valley, LaGrange, and Dover on March 18, 2014, to discuss public outreach plans and schedule community meetings.

• Winter Project newsletter published March 2014 and mailed to: Total Postal EDDM addresses for Pleasant Valley, Dover, LaGrange, and Union Vale. Total copies mailed (based on the Every Door Direct Mail, EDDM, postal lists for each town): 11, 700.

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Second Quarter - April thru June 2014

• Radio interview with Tom Sipos of WKIP 1450 AM Radio and CVE Project Manager Bob DeMeyere aired on April 10, 2014. Project overview and details were discussed.

• Public Information presentations shared with the Town Officials in Pleasant Valley, Dover, LaGrange, and Union Vale, May 2014:

■■ Pleasant Valley Town Board Meeting – May 7, 2014■■ Union Vale Town Board Meeting – May 8, 2014■■ LaGrange Town Board Meeting – May 21, 2014■■ Dover Town Board Meeting – May 28, 2014

• Project brochure was developed and distributed at all public information meetings and Advisory Working Groups, May 2014.

• Display advertisements were placed in the Poughkeepsie Journal and local weekly publications announcing public information meetings, May 2014:

■■ Poughkeepsie Journal■■ Northern Dutchess News■■ Southern Dutchess News■■ The Millbrook Independent ■■ The Hudson Valley News■■ PennySaver

• Press release was distributed to media announcing public information meetings, May 2014:■■ Hudson Valley Business Journal ■■ Hudson Valley Press ■■ Hudson Valley Reporter ■■ Mid Hudson News ■■ Northern Dutchess News ■■ Southern Dutchess News ■■ Poughkeepsie Journal ■■ Putnam County News ■■ Harlem Valley News ■■ Millbrook Independent ■■ Millerton News ■■ WAMC Radio

• Direct mail pieces announcing public information meetings mailed to all residents in the Towns of Pleasant Valley, Dover, LaGrange, and Union Vale, May 2014. Total copies mailed (based on the Every Door Direct Mail, EDDM, postal lists for each town): 11, 700.

• E-blast public information meetings was distributed to Project stakeholders, website opt-ins, and the Cricket Valley Energy general interest email lists, May 8, 2014.

• The News & Events section of the Project website was updated to announce the public information meetings, May 8, 2014.


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• Public information meetings occurred at the Towns of Pleasant Valley, Dover, LaGrange, and Union Vale:

■■ Union Vale – Union Vale Town Hall – May 15, 2014■■ Dover – Dover Town Hall – May 28, 2014■■ Pleasant Valley – Pleasant Valley Town Hall – June 2, 2014■■ LaGrange Town Hall – LaGrange Town Hall – June 18, 2014

Third Quarter – July thru September 2014

• Public Notice of Public Statement Hearing and Second Notice of Intervenor Fund Availability Concerning the Cricket Valley Energy Center, LLC, was published in the Poughkeepsie Journal, July 13 and July 24, 2014.

• E-blast announcing DPS Public Statement Hearing was distributed to Project stakeholders, website opt-ins, and the Cricket Valley Energy general interest email lists, July 17, 2014.

• The News & Events section of the Project website was updated to announce the DPS Public Statement Hearing, July 18, 2014.

• Flyers were posted in the Project area town halls and libraries announcing the DPS Public Statement Hearing, July 2014:

■■ Dover Town Hall■■ Union Vale Town Hall■■ LaGrange Town Hall■■ Pleasant Valley Town Hall■■ Dover Library■■ LaGrange Library ■■ Pleasant Valley Library

• DPS Public Statement Hearing was held at Pleasant Valley Town Hall, August 4, 2014.

• Summer Project Newsletter was published, August 2014, and mailed to: Total Postal EDDM addresses for Pleasant Valley, Dover, LaGrange, Union Vale, Salt Point, and Hyde Park (rural route). Total copies mailed (based on the Every Door Direct Mail, EDDM, postal lists for each town): 15,000.

• Display advertisements were placed in the local weekly publications announcing the first set of Advisory Working Groups, August 2014:

■■ Northern Dutchess News■■ Southern Dutchess News■■ The Millbrook Independent ■■ The Hudson Valley News


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• Flyers were distributed to the Project-area town halls and libraries announcing the first set of Advisory Working Groups, August 2014:

■■ Dover Town Hall■■ Union Vale Town Hall■■ LaGrange Town Hall■■ Pleasant Valley Town Hall■■ Dover Library■■ LaGrange Library ■■ Pleasant Valley Library

• Calendar listing was distributed to Poughkeepsie Journal announcing the first set of Advisory Working Groups, August 2014.

• The Project website public involvement page was redesigned and updated to include all outreach materials, August 20, 2014.

• The News & Events section of the Project website was updated to announce the first set of Advisory Working Groups, August 20, 2014.

• E-blast announcing Advisory Working Groups was distributed to Project stakeholders, website opt-ins, and the Cricket Valley Energy general interest email lists, August 25, 2014.

• Direct mail pieces announcing the first set of Advisory Working Groups mailed to all residents in the Towns of Pleasant Valley, Dover, LaGrange, Union Vale, Salt Point, and Hyde Park (rural route), August 2014. Total copies mailed (based on the Every Door Direct Mail, EDDM, postal lists for each town): 15,000.

• The first set of Advisory Working Group meetings took place in:■■ Dover – Tuesday, August 26, 2014 – Topics: Pole Height, EMF■■ Pleasant Valley – Wednesday, August 27, 2014 – Topics: Pole Height, EMF


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Fourth Quarter - September thru December 2014

• Display advertisements were placed in the local weekly publications announcing the second set of Advisory Working Groups, October 2014:


• Flyers were distributed to Project-area town halls and libraries, and additional stakeholders, announcing the second set of Advisory Working Groups, October 2014:

■■ Dover Town Hall■■ Union Vale Town Hall■■ LaGrange Town Hall■■ Pleasant Valley Town Hall■■ Dover Library■■ LaGrange Library ■■ Pleasant Valley Library■■ Dutchess County Office of the Aging ■■ Community Action Partnership of Dutchess County

• Calendar listing was distributed to the Poughkeepsie Journal announcing the second set of Advisory Working Groups, October 2014.

• E-blast announcing the second set of Advisory Working Groups was distributed to Project stakeholders, website opt-ins, and the Cricket Valley Energy general interest email lists, October 15, 2014.

• The News & Events section of the Project website was updated to announce the second set of Advisory Working Groups, October 15, 2014.

• Direct mail pieces announcing the second set of Advisory Working Groups mailed to all residents in the Towns of Pleasant Valley, Dover, LaGrange and Union Vale, Salt Point, Hyde Park (rural route), October 2014. Total copies mailed (based on the Every Door Direct Mail, EDDM, postal lists for each town): 15,000.

• The second of Advisory Working Group meetings took place in:■■ Pleasant Valley – Wednesday, October 22, 2014 – Topics: How Energy Moves Through the Grid, Project Visual Impact, Underground Construction

■■ Dover – Thursday, October 23, 2014 – Topics: How Energy Moves Through the Grid, Project Visual Impact, Underground Construction, Noise & Safety

• The Project website public involvement page was redesigned and updated to include all outreach materials, November 3, 2014.


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• Outreach package, including materials from first Advisory Working Group, was sent to a Pleasant Valley resident who missed the first meeting and wanted to know what was covered, November 4, 2014.

• Display advertisements were placed in the local weekly publications announcing the third set of Advisory Working Groups, December 2014:


• Flyers were distributed to Project-area town halls and libraries and additional stakeholders, announcing the third set of Advisory Working Groups, December 2014:

■■ Dover Town Hall■■ Union Vale Town Hall■■ LaGrange Town Hall■■ Pleasant Valley Town Hall■■ Dover Library■■ LaGrange Library ■■ Pleasant Valley Library■■ Dutchess County Office of the Aging ■■ Community Action Partnership of Dutchess County

• Calendar listing was distributed to Poughkeepsie Journal announcing the third set of Advisory Working Groups, December 2014.

• E-blast announcing the third set of Advisory Working Groups was distributed to Project stakeholders, website opt-ins, and the Cricket Valley Energy general interest email lists, December 10, 2014.

• The News & Events section of the Project website was updated to announce the third set of Advisory Working Groups, December 10, 2014.

• Direct mail pieces announcing the third set of Advisory Working Groups mailed to all residents in the Towns of Pleasant Valley, Dover, LaGrange and Union Vale, Salt Point, and Hyde Park (rural route) were delivered December 2014. Total copies mailed (based on the Every Door Direct Mail, EDDM, postal lists for each town): 15,000.

• The third set of Advisory Working Group meetings took place in:■■ LaGrange – Monday, December 15, 2014 – Topics: Benefits (short & long term), Design Factors, Noise & Safety

■■ Dover – Tuesday, December 16, 2014 – Topics: Benefits (short & long term), Design Factors


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First Quarter 2015 — Projected Outreach Activities

• Display advertisements to be placed in local weekly publications announcing Advisory Working Groups (Winter 2015).

• Direct mail pieces announcing Advisory Working Groups to be mailed to all residents in the Towns of Pleasant Valley, Dover, LaGrange and Union Vale, Salt Point, and Hyde Park (rural route) (Winter 2015).

• Project newsletter to be mailed to all residents in the Towns of Pleasant Valley, Dover, LaGrange and Union Vale, Salt Point, and Hyde Park (rural route) (Winter 2015).

• Flyers to be distributed to Project-area town halls and libraries, additional stakeholders, announcing Advisory Working Groups (Winter 2015).

• Calendar listing to be distributed to the Poughkeepsie Journal announcing Advisory Working Groups (Winter 2015).

• E-blast announcing Advisory Working Groups to be distributed to Project stakeholders, website opt-ins, and the Cricket Valley Energy general interest email lists (Winter 2015).

• Advisory Working Group meetings (Winter 2015, and periodically throughout the life of the Project).

APPENDIX: Outreach Material Samples


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APPENDIX: Outreach Material Samples

First Quarter

• Public Notice (“Public Notice”) of intent to file for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need

• Project website

• Letter to Town Supervisors

• Letter to land abutting Consolidated Edison right-of-way

• Winter 2014 Project newsletter

Second Quarter

• Public information meetings presentation

• Project brochure

• Advertisement for public information meetings

• Press release for public information meetings

• Direct mail piece for public information meetings

• E-blast for public information meetings

Third Quarter

• Legal notice for DPS Public Statement Hearing

• E-blast for DPS Public Statement Hearing

• Flyer for DPS Public Statement Hearing

• DPS Public Statement Hearing presentation

• Summer 2014 Project newsletter

• Advertisement for first set of Advisory Working Groups

• Flyer for first set of Advisory Working Groups

• Calendar listing for first set of Advisory Working Groups

• E-blast for first set of Advisory Working Groups

• Direct mail piece for first set of Advisory Working Groups

• Advisory Working Groups Presentation (first set)

Fourth Quarter

• Advertisement for second set of Advisory Working Groups

• Flyer for second set of Advisory Working Groups

• Calendar listing for second set of Advisory Working Groups

• E-blast for second set of Advisory Working Groups

• Direct mail piece for second set of Advisory Working Groups

• Advisory Working Groups Presentation (second set)

• Outreach package for Pleasant Valley resident

• Advertisement for third set of Advisory Working Groups

• Flyer for third set of Advisory Working Groups

• Calendar listing for third set of Advisory Working Groups

• E-blast for third set of Advisory Working Groups

• Direct mail piece for third set of Advisory Working Groups

• Advisory Working Groups Presentation (third set)

Public Outreach Activity Tracking Report 2014Appendix: First Quarter

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NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: DUT-CHESS COUNTYBayview Loan Servic-ing, LLC; Plaintiff(s)vs. MEENAWATTIE GUZ-MAN if living, or if ei-ther or all be dead, etal; Defendant(s)Attorney (s) for Plaintiff(s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI &ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2Summit Court, Suite301, Fishkill, New York,12524, 845.897.1600Pursuant to judgmentof foreclosure and salegranted herein on orabout March 4, 2011, Iwill sell at Public Auc-tion to the highest bid-der at the 1st Floor RearVestibule of the Court-house, 10 MarketStreet, Poughkeepsie,NY 12601.On January 15, 2014 at11:00 AMPremises known as3122 Route 82, UnionVale, NY 12585Section: 6662 Block: 00Lot: 310831ALL THAT CERTAINPLOT, PIECE OR PARCELOF LAND, situate lyingand being in the Townof Unionvale, County ofDuchess, State of NewYork.As more particularly de-scribed in the judgmentof foreclosure and sale.Sold subject to all of theterms and conditionscontained in saidjudgment and terms ofsale.Approximate amount ofjudgment $659,282.70plus interest and costs.INDEX NO. 2008-6781Michael Kranis, Esq.,REFEREE

9661NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT: DUT-CHESS COUNTYRBS CITIZENS, N.A.;Plaintiff(s)vs. RUBY MCQUEEN; etal; Defendant(s)Attorney (s) for Plaintiff(s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI &ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2Summit Court, Suite301, Fishkill, New York,12524, 845.897.1600Pursuant to judgmentof foreclosure and salegranted herein on orabout August 14, 2013, Iwill sell at Public Auc-tion to the highest bid-der at the DutchessCounty Courthouse, 10Market Street, Pough-keepsie, NY 12601.On January 16, 2014 at9:00 AMPremises known as 41CORLIES AVE, POUGH-KEEPSIE, NY 12601Section: 6161 Block: 25Lot: 568971All that tract or parcelof land situate in theCity of Poughkeepsie,County of Dutchess andState of New York.As more particularly de-scribed in the judgmentof foreclosure and sale.Sold subject to all of theterms and conditionscontained in saidjudgment and terms ofsale.Approximate amount ofjudgment $60,040.62plus interest and costs.INDEX NO. 2011/2575Barry H. Friedman, Esq.,REFEREE

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NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: DUT-CHESS COUNTYWELLS FARGO BANK,NA DBA AMERICAS SER-VICING COMPANY;Plaintiff(s)vs. ROBERTO W. CAL-DAS; et al; Defendant(s)Attorney (s) for Plaintiff(s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI &ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2Summit Court, Suite301, Fishkill, New York,12524, 845.897.1600Pursuant to judgmentof foreclosure and salegranted herein on orabout October 18, 2013,I will sell at Public Auc-tion to the highest bid-der at the DutchessCounty Courthouse, 10Market Street, Pough-keepsie, NY 12601.On January 14, 2014 at10:00 AMPremises known as 17GOBBLERS KNOB RD,DOVER, NY 12564Section: 7059 Block: 000Lot: 466320ALL that certain plot,piece or parcel of land,with building and im-provements thereon,situate and being in theTown of Dover, Dut-chess County.As more particularly de-scribed in the judgmentof foreclosure and sale.Sold subject to all of theterms and conditionscontained in saidjudgment and terms ofsale.Approximate amount ofjudgment $287,174.04plus interest and costs.INDEX NO. 9316/09Ralph Beisner, Esq.,REFEREE

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NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: DUT-CHESS COUNTYWELLS FARGO BANK,N.A.; Plaintiff(s)vs. LOUIS F. GAGLIARDIJR; et al; Defendant(s)Attorney (s) for Plaintiff(s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI &ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2Summit Court, Suite301, Fishkill, New York,12524, 845.897.1600

Pursuant to judgmentof foreclosure and salegranted herein on orabout September 8,2010, I will sell at PublicAuction to the highestbidder at the 1st FloorRear Vestibule, Dut-chess County Court-house, 10 MarketStreet, Poughkeepsie,NY 12601.On January 14, 2014 at9:30 AMPremises known as 49SIMMONS STREET,MILLERTON, NY 12546-5278Section: 7271 Block: 14Lot: 378338ALL THAT CERTAINPLOT, PIECE OR PARCELof land, with the build-ings and improvementsthereon erected, situ-ate, lying and being inthe Village of Millerton,Town of North East,County of Dutchess andState of New York.As more particularly de-scribed in the judgmentof foreclosure and sale.Sold subject to all of theterms and conditionscontained in saidjudgment and terms ofsale.Approximate amount ofjudgment $246,552.37plus interest and costs.INDEX NO. 10220/09FRED WALTER SCHAEF-FER, Esq., REFEREE

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PUBLIC NOTICENotice is hereby giventhat the fiscal affairs ofthe Town of Stanfordfor the period beginningon January 1, 2012 andending on January 31,2013 has been examined by the Office of theState Comptroller andthat the report of examination by the StateComptroller’s Officehas been filed in my office where it is available as a public recordfor inspection by all interested persons.Pursuant to sectionthirty-five of GeneralMunicipal Law, the governing body of theTown of Stanford may,in its discretion, prepare a written responseto the State Comptroller’s report of examination and file any suchresponse in my officeas a public record forinspection by all interested persons not laterthan 12/31/13.Ritamary BellTown of Stanford TownClerk

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STATE OF NEW YORKSUPREME COURT :COUNTY OF DUTCHESS_____________________________________________

TEIMOC JOHNSTONONO A/K/A H. ONO,PLAINTIFF,-AGAINST-

WYNDCLYFFE, LLC,DEFENDANT.NOTICE OF SALE

INDEX NO. 09-5712

_____________________________________________

IN PURSUANCE OF aJudgment of Foreclo-sure and Sale dulymade and entered inthe above entitled ac-tion, bearing date Octo-ber 9, 2013 and filed inthe Dutchess CountyClerk’s Office on Octo-ber 17, 2013, the under-signed, the Referee in

said Judgment named,will sell at public auc-tion at the DutchessCounty Courthouse, 10Market Street, Pough-keepsie, New York12601, on January 9,2014 at 3:30 in the after-noon of the day, thepremises described insaid Judgment to besold and therein situatein the Town of Rhine-beck, Dutchess County,New York, designatedon the tax map as TaxMap No. 135089 6068-00-811770-0000, andmore particularly de-scribed as follows:

ALL that certain pieceor parcel of land situatein the Town of Rhine-beck, Dutchess County,New York, described asLot No. 2 on a map enti-tled “Subdivision Plan -Lands of Paul and GraceLanini, Town of Rhine-beck, Dutchess County,N.Y.“ dated August 1,1973, and recorded inthe office of the Clerkof the County of Dut-chess on March 12,1974, as Map No. 4351.

TOGETHER with aneasement for ingressand egress by foot andmotor vehicles to MillRoad (a/k/a FishingFlats Road) along theright of way adjacent tothe subject parcel asshown on the aforesaidsubdivision map.

BEING the same prem-ises conveyed by GraceLanini to Gary Levine bydeed dated 4/19/79 andrecorded on 4/23/79 inLiber 1506 at page 454in the office of the Clerkof Dutchess County.

BEING the same prem-ises described in a deedfrom Gary Levine to Tei-moc Johnston Onoa/k/a H. Ono, datedApril 13, 1987, and re-corded in the DutchessCounty Clerk’s Office onMay 22, 1987, in Liber1752 of Deeds at page562.

DATED:NOVEMBER 14,2013_-____-____________________________________DONALD CAPPIL-LINO, ESQ., REFEREEC/O KELLAR KEL-LAR & JAIVEN, ESQS.ATTORNEYS FORPLAINTIFF14 PEARLSTREET, P.O. BOX 3536KINGSTON, NEWYORK 12402(845) 331-8900

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RICHIE LLOYD, LLC Arti-cles of Org. filed NYSec. of State (SSNY)11/22/13. Office in Dut-chess Co. SSNY desig.agent of LLC uponwhom process may beserved. SSNY shall mailcopy of process to 421Baker St., #2, Pough-keepsie, NY 12603.Purpose: Any lawfulpurpose.

5324845-471-SELL(7355)

LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation ofCreekview Enterprises,LLC. Arts. of Org. filedwith the Sect’y of Stateof NY (SSNY) on12.11.13. Office location, County of Ulster.SSNY has been designated as agent of theLLC upon whom process against it may beserved. SSNY shall mailprocess to: c/o LLC,353 Clifton Avenue,Kingston, New York12401. Purpose: anylawful act.

9763Notice of Formation ofINTERNATIONAL IM-PACT ASSOCIATES LLCArts. of Org. filed withSecy. of State of NY(SSNY) on 11/1/13. Of-fice location: DutchessCounty. Princ. office ofLLC: 4171 Albany PostRoad, Hyde Park, NY12538. SSNY designatedas agent of LLC uponwhom process againstit may be served. SSNYshall mail process to:4171 Albany Post Road,Hyde Park, NY 12538.Purpose: any lawful ac-tivity.

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Notice of formation ofStarlight beacon hold-ings, LLC. Articles ofOrganization filed withthe Secretary of Stateof NY (SSNY) on11/25/2013. The officeis located in DutchessCounty. SSNY is desig-nated as agent of thecompany upon whomprocess against it maybe served. SSNY shallmail a copy of processto: 907 Huntington Dr,Fishkill, NY, 12524. TheCharacter or purpose ofthe LLC is to engage inany lawful act or activi-ty for which LLC mayengage in. 5321

NOTICECricket Valley EnergyTo Improve the Grid

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on or about December 30, 2013, CricketValley Energy Center, LLC (“Applicant”) will file an applicationwith the New York Public Service Commission (“NYPSC”) fora Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need(“Certificate”) to co-locate a new transmission line with theexisting 345 kV Line 398 in the existing 14.6-mile ConsolidatedEdison (“Con Edison”) right-of-way between the Cricket Valleysubstation proposed in the Town of Dover, N.Y., and the ConEdison substation in the Town of Pleasant Valley, N.Y. The existingright-of-way is approximately 250-feet wide and traverses (eastto west) the Towns of Dover, Union Vale, LaGrange, and PleasantValley in Dutchess County. There is an existing Con Edison 345 kVtransmission line for the entire distance on the right-of-way.

The Applicant has been required by NYISO to upgrade this sectionof the New York State electrical grid to increase transmissioncapacity, redundancy, and operational capabilities by fundingand installing a 345 kV transmission line in the existing ConEdison right-of-way. The project will connect the Applicant’sNY Public Service Commission-approved Cricket Valley EnergyCenter generation facility (“Generation Facility”) in the Town ofDover, N.Y., to the Con Edison Pleasant Valley Substation in theTown of Pleasant Valley, N.Y. Additionally, the project will includere-conductoring the 3.4-mile segment of Line 398, in the sameexisting right-of-way, in the Town of Dover between the CricketValley substation and the New York-Connecticut state line.

The Project, to be known as the Cricket Valley Transmissionproject (“Project”), is being developed by the Applicant and willinclude new technology to improve resilience and strengthen thelocal grid. The Project will be constructed next to the existingCon Edison 345 kV transmission line.

This Project is not part of any of the following transmission-lineprojects: NY Transco Edic to Pleasant Valley; NEXTERA NewScotland to Pleasant Valley; North American Transmission; orBoundless Energy transmission projects.

TheApplicantwill be conducting apublic outreach effort to include,at minimum, Advisory Working Groups to provide the publicwith direct access to project experts and information, outreachmeetings to gain public input on project plans, newsletters, anda public information website. These and other public outreachcomponents will be announced with the publication of theapplication.

Comments on the application can be sent in writing to KathleenBurgess, Secretary of the Public Service Commission at AgencyBuilding 3, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12223 or byemail to [email protected].

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Maggie Lucas scored26 points to lead No. 12Penn State over No. 24Texas A&M 66-58 on Sun-day.

Penn State (7-3) got 14points from Ariel Ed-wards and Tori Waldnerpulled in 11 rebounds atState College, Pa.

Texas A&M (6-3) wasled by Courtney Walker

with 20 points, while ToriScott had 14.

No. 5 Kentucky 73,East Tennessee State 56:At Lexington, Ky., JaneeThompson and SamariWalker each scored 12points for Kentucky. TheWildcats (11-0) tied aschool record with their11th consecutive victoryto open the season.

No. 9 Baylor 100,Houston Baptist 57: At

Waco, Texas, OdysseySims had 25 points andseven assists, and NinaDavis added 16 points.The Lady Bears extendedtheir home court winningstreak to a nation’s-best65 games.

No. 13 LSU 58, Arkan-sas-Little Rock 51: At Lit-tle Rock, Ark., TheresaPlaisance scored19pointsand grabbed a career-high 15 rebounds. LSU

(8-1) trailed 30-24 at halfbefore opening the sec-ond half on a 16-5 run, ledby10points fromRaigyneMoncrief during thestretch.

No. 16 Georgia 91,Kennesaw State 32: AtAthens, Ga., MerrittHempe scored a career-high 18 points, 14 in thefirst half. Georgia onlymade two field goals inthe first 4:30 of the second

half, but then went on a25-0 run and took a com-manding 74-20 lead.

No.18 Purdue 71, Kan-sas 68: At Lawrence,Kan., Courtney Mosesscored a game-high 21points and Purdue held onto win.

No. 20 Oklahoma 105,Md. Eastern Shore 46:AtNorman, Okla., NicoleKornet scored a career-high 26 points, topping

her previous best of 19.No. 22 California 70,

CSU Bakersfield 51: AtBerkeley,Calif.,HindBenAbdelkader scored a ca-reer-high 18 points, andReshanda Gray added 14for California. BenAbdel-kader made six 3-point-ers, including five in arow in the second half tohelp California (7-2) ex-tend its winning streak toseven.

/// WOMEN’S BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

Lucas scores 26 to help Penn State top AggiesAssociated Press

C.J. Fair didn’t havemany chances to be themain option for Syracuselast season.

Now he has plenty.The 6-foot-8 forward

has gone from the No. 2-ranked Orange’s fourthoption to No. 1, and heshowed why Sunday in a68-63 victory over St.John’s at Madison SquareGarden.

“We went to C.J., andhemade a couple of toughplays. Shots that had to bemade,” coach Jim Boe-heim said. “He’s been akey player. He wasn’t ourfirst option last year buthe’s always made bigshots, big plays for us.Wehad other guys but hewasdeveloping. He’s going to

get the ball and these op-portunities, and he’s pre-pared for that.”

Fair hit three big shotsfrom the same spot —about15 feet fromthebas-ket on the right baseline.The smooth left-handedshooter tied the gamefrom there at 58-58 with6:51 to go, then he madetwo more in the final 3minutes as the Orange(10-0) were able to open alead as big as sevenpoints.

Since 1979, this had al-ways been aBigEast Con-ference game. Syracuseisnowamemberof theAt-lantic Coast Conference,and St. John’s remained intheBigEast.Themajorityof the crowd of16,357wasrooting for Syracuse,something they used to

get to do during the BigEast tournament. Now, itwillbeararevisit toMadi-sonSquareGardenfor theOrange.

Fair and freshmanguard Tyler Ennis bothscored 21 points to leadthe Orange.

D’Angelo Harrison ledSt. John’swith21pointson6-of-19 shooting, includ-ing 1 of 5 from 3-pointrange.

No.10Villanova73, LaSalle52:AtVillanova,Pa.,Darrun Hilliard scored 21points and Josh Hart add-ed 13, lifting undefeatedVillanova.

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Letter to Town Supervisors

December 16, 2013

Town Supervisor Elect Carol Campbell 1554 Main St, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569

Dear Supervisor Elect Campbell:

As you know, Cricket Valley Energy has been required by the NYSIO to increase transmission capacity, redundancy, and operational capabilities by funding and installing a new electric transmission line to be co-‐located alongside the existing transmission line inside the existing Consolidated Edison (Con Edison) right-‐of-‐way from Dover Plains to the Con Edison substation in Pleasant Valley.

Today, Cricket Valley Energy published a Public Notice in the Poughkeepsie Journal of the intent to file an application with the New York Public Service Commission for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need in order to begin the permitting phase. As part of the public information and outreach plan accompanying the project, Cricket Valley Energy also mailed more than 200 letters to land owners whose properties adjoin the existing Con Edison right-‐of-‐way to apprise them of the notice and give them contact information and access to the project’s online information site at www.CricketValleyTransmisson.com.

Enclosed, for your reference, please find copies of the Public Notice and the letter to landowners.

As always, I look forward to working with you to make sure that all interested parties are fully informed about the project every step of the way.

Very truly yours,

Robert E. De Meyere Project Manager


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Transmission Upgrade December 16, 2013 Dear Sir or Madam,

Cricket Valley Energy Center is being required to improve the transmission capacity, redundancy, and operational capabilities of an approximately 14.6 mile portion of the New York State electrical grid – from Dover to the Pleasant Valley, N.Y. – by installing a new transmission line in the existing Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison), right of way, right next to the existing Con Edison transmission line. In addition, the project will upgrade approximately 3.4 miles of transmission line from the Town of Dover to the Connecticut border.

As a property owner adjacent to this right-‐of-‐way, we are sending this letter to introduce ourselves and provide you with some important information about the project and our plans for public involvement.

Cricket Valley Energy Center is a New York State-‐approved, combined-‐cycle, natural gas-‐fueled energy generation facility planned for construction at a dormant and disturbed industrial property in Dover, New York. In order to connect to the grid, we have been required to provide additional capacity to the existing Con Edison transmission line currently being used to supply electricity to the Hudson Valley region. This project, Cricket Valley Transmission Upgrade, will include new technology to improve resilience and strengthen the local electricity grid. Consistent with our commitment to transparency and our efforts to be a good corporate neighbor, we have published an information page on the Internet that will soon become a full public information website. The URL is www.cricketvalleytransmission.com. Please visit the page and sign up for email updates. We will be introducing a robust program of public involvement shortly to inform and involve the public, and will be providing you and your neighbors with direct access to project experts to provide information, collect your input, and respond to your questions. Enclosed please find a copy of the public notice required as part of our formal application for this project. We look forward to undertaking the transmission upgrade to ensure that the Hudson Valley has the energy it needs today and in the future.

Please note that the Cricket Valley project is not part of other transmission line projects recently proposed by NY Transco, NEXTERA, North American Transmission Co. and Boundless Energy. Sincerely, Robert E. De Meyere Project Manager [email protected]

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Winter 2014 Project newsletter

We’re Nearly There!

State and local approvals open the door to constructionThe past year has been a landmark period of important approvals for the Cricket Valley Energy Center (CVE) in Dover Plains. State and local governments have given the green light for construction. CVE continues to work with the Town of Dover on a number of pending items.

Environmental QualityLast October, after a rigorous review by New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) during the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR), the agency formally approved the project and issued permits for air and water quality. “As the lead agency for SEQR review of the project, DEC has carefully and thoroughly examined this project and its environmental impacts,” said DEC Commissioner Joseph Martens when the approval was announced. “This new plant not only offers environmental benefits but also economic benefits to the State and local economy.” (For highlights from the DEC Findings Statement see page 3.)

Public Convenience and NecessityFive months later, in February 2013, the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) approved construction on the plant and granted a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN). As the State agency that regulates the electric, water, gas, and telecommunications industries in New York, the PSC requires the

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Town of DoverLocally, the Town of Dover Town Board has also voted to grant a Special Permit and a Site Plan Approval to CVE that will allow construction to go forward. Pending an agreement between the Dover School District, Town Board and

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issuance of a CPCN before a new power plant can begin construction. This process reviews proposed power plants for safety, security, reliability, and economic and environmental impacts and benefits.

When it granted the CPCN, the Commission noted that CVE “will provide more cost-effective electricity with lower emissions than many existing plants and improve power reliability throughout the downstate region.” To read the complete CPCN Petition, visit the cricketvalley.com website, go to Study Process and click on “CVE Documents.”

UPDATEVol 3, Issue 1, Fall, 2013

Jobs and More!There are numerous benefits expected from the proposed state-of-the-art Cricket Valley Energy Center, from the highly efficient use of North American natural gas to fuel power generation and a more resilient and less costly electric energy grid – to direct support of the local economy in Dutchess County. Once under way, the project will revamp an existing, inactive industrial parcel, meet regional energy needs, and contribute to the tax base without significant impact to the community or environment.

During peak construction, 750 jobs will be created, with an average of 300 workers required throughout the 3-year construction period. These jobs will produce approximately $50 million dollars in annual salaries.

During construction, 74 percent of the total jobs created are anticipated to be filled by residents of Dutchess County.

Once in service, CVE will require approximately 30 permanent employees for operations, with annual salaries totaling approximately $2 million.

Another source of hiring will come from the new transmission line project (see “CVE to Improve the Grid,” above). Preparation, installation and site restoration for the new T-line will require a labor force of about ___ and take up to 24 months to complete.

Job applicants and contractors who would like to submit resumes can visit the cricketvalley.com website at “Ask Cricket Valley” and click on “Jobs and Taxes.”

CVE to Improve the Grid CVE has been required to increase transmission capacity, redundancy, and operational capabilities to the New York State grid by funding and installing an electric power transmission line in the existing Consolidated Edison, Inc., (Con Edison) right-of-way between the Town of Dover and the Con Edison substation in the Town of Pleasant Valley. CVE will co-locate a transmission line on approximately 14.6 miles of the right-of-way, adding new technology and improved resilience and strengthening the grid. Additionally, the project, to be known as the Cricket Valley Transmission project, will re-conductor the approximately 3.4-mile segment of the existing transmission line in the same right-of-way in the Town of Dover between the Cricket Valley substation and the New York-Connecticut state line. Because of its location on the existing right-of-way, there will be minimal disruption to neighboring communities during the build phase, which is expected to take up to 24 months. Construction of the line is expected to coincide with the construction of the generation facility. The public review process for the transmission line project, called the Cricket Valley Transmission Upgrade, is scheduled to begin in January 2014. To learn more, please visit www.CricketValleyTransmission.com.

DEC Findings are PositiveWhen the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) approved construction of the Cricket Valley Energy Center (CVE) in September 2012, it issued an extensive State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Findings Statement. To read the complete statement, visit the “Study Process” page of the cricketvalley.com website and click on “CVE Documents.” Below are highlights from the DEC findings:

• No significant adverse long-term impact will result from the CVE project.

• No long-term adverse effect to water supplies will occur due to the project.

• No long-term effects associated with land use, zoning, noise, or electric and magnetic fields are expected.

• The project will represent a net benefit to the local community, providing productive reuse of an underutilized industrial parcel, meeting regional energy needs, adding employment opportunities during construction and operation, and contributing to the tax base without significant impact to the community or environment.

Cricket Valley EnergyNYS Environmental Quality Review Process

Scoping Process (May-June 2010)

Draft Environmental Impact Statement 2011

Final Environmental Impact Statement 2012

Record of Decision 2013

With public participation throughout

Special Permit Application (November/2009)

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CVE HAS BEEN DILIGENT IN ASSURING THAT

ALL NECESSARY ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES

HAVE BEEN TAKEN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE

STATE DEC, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC

PARTICIPATION. TO READ THE FINAL FEIS

VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT CRICKETVALLEY.COM.

CVE Welcomes New Team MembersCricket Valley Energy (CVE) is proud to announce the addition of two experienced executives to the project staff in Dover, Andrew Degon and Amy Frazier, JD.

Andrew Degon, Project Engineer, has built an impressive career in development engineering, construction management and combined cycle operations. Since graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rutgers University in 2000, Andrew has played a critical role in numerous large-scale infrastructure projects, including more than 3,000 megawatts of fossil-fueled power plants.

Amy Frazier, Manager, Environmental Permitting, brings extensive knowledge of environmental regulation and a wealth of experience in management consulting to the CVE team. Prior to joining CVE, Amy was a senior associate at Deloitte Consulting and an associate in the Environmental Law Department of the Foley Hoag law firm in Boston. She holds a law degree from Northeastern University and a degree in computer information systems from Bentley University.

the County of Dutchess regarding tax payment, a community benefits package and approvals for building permits, CVE anticipates construction to begin in early 2015. Dover Town Supervisor Ryan Courtien and State Senator Terry Gipson, who represents Dover, have both said that the region is likely to benefit from the Cricket Valley project, which is expected to contribute tax revenues as well as create jobs in Dutchess County. For more on jobs, see page 3.

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DAMAGED WETLANDS TO BE RESTORED

Water Quality: Your Ideas Count Based on the work of the CVE Advisory Working Groups, CVE is coordinating with local environmentalists to install a new water monitoring station at the Route 22 bridge north of the CVE site in Dover. The site was previously maintained for 40 years by the U.S. Geological Service. The new monitoring station will gauge water flow and quality. In addition, it will enhance the approximately 40 years of data on water flow, temperature, and salinity to ensure that the area’s very important aquifer remains healthy. CVE plans to complete the water monitoring station before the build phase of the Dover energy plant begins. CVE is committed to the highest principles of environmental stewardship. To ensure that water quality will be protected, strict environmental protection measures will be taken, including these:

• The facility will obtain water from deep underground wells to prevent impact on the Swamp River and surface aquifer.

• CVE will be a Zero Liquid Discharge facility. No process water will be discharged from the facility.

• Damaged wetlands on the site will be restored.

• 74 acres of wetlands west of the railroad tracks will remain untouched.

“State and local officials have been very responsive during the entire review process, a process that assures that the Cricket Valley Energy Center will be energy efficient, environmentally sound, and a major contributor to the revitalization of the region’s electric power system,” says CVE Project Manager Bob De Meyere. “With these critical approvals in hand, we anticipate breaking ground on the project sometime in early 2015.”

Community Outreach Office 5 Market Street Dover Plains, NY 12522 (845) 877-0596

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Advisory Working GroupsAdvisory Working Groups met throughout the DEIS process to ensure public input on key topics, including air quality, traffic and safety, and the environment. New Advisory Working Groups related to the construction process will be announced soon — all are welcome.

Sign UpTo subscribe to this newsletter and electronic notifications, or to join an Advisory Working Group, please email: [email protected] and write “Subscribe” in the subject line; call 845-877-0596 or visit the project website at: www.cricketvalley.com

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Project Team §  Cricket Valley Energy (CVE)

–  Developer of Cricket Valley Energy Center, a fully permitted $1.4 billion natural gas-fueled, high-efficiency, combined-cycle power generation facility in the Town of Dover/Dutchess County

–  Subsidiary of Advanced Power, NA §  Epsilon Associates, Inc.

–  Project environmental consultant §  DiGioia Gray & Associates

–  Project engineer §  Arch Street Communications

–  Public information

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Project Purpose §  CVE has been required by New York Independent System

Operator (NYISO) to increase transmission capacity, redundancy, and operational capabilities by funding and installing a transmission line in the existing 14.6-mile Con Edison right-of-way between the Town of Dover and the Con Edison substation in the Town of Pleasant Valley.

§  Not part of any of the following transmission line projects: NY Transco Edic to Pleasant Valley; NEXTERA New Scotland to Pleasant Valley; North American Transmission; or Boundless Energy Transmission.

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Project Benefits §  CVE will fund the approximately $55 million infrastructure

investment

§  There will be no cost to utility customers or taxpayers for this project

§  Local labor prioritized for line construction and re-conductoring ü Average 40-60 workers for line construction ü Approximately 20 worker crew for re-conductoring

§  Local purchases during construction

§  Increased transmission capacity and grid resilience

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Design Considerations §  ROW land-use and environmental-base mapping in

accordance with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation policies.

§  Field surveys and time-of-year restrictions for protected and sensitive species

§  Invasive species, archaeological, and historic surveys

§  Wetlands delineation with adjustments to structure locations to avoid wetlands and other sensitive areas

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Article VII Review Steps §  December 30, 2013: submit Article VII application; copies

distributed to area libraries – Complete

§  Public Statement Hearing, in project area

§  Development of joint proposal: Public Service Commission (PSC) staff with input from interested parties

§  Recommendations by Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)

§  PSC Hearing and Determination in Albany

§  Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need

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Public Involvement §  Frequently Updated Website:

CricketValleyTransmission.com §  Public Information Meetings §  Advisory Working Groups §  Newsletter §  Direct mail §  Press releases §  Email sign up §  Ombudsman §  Community Outreach Office §  Legal Notices and Advertisements

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Questions? CricketValleyTransmission.com

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Project Scope §  New 14.6-mile 345 kV line within the existing Con Edison

right-of-way (ROW) between the Project in Dover and Con Edison’s Pleasant Valley substation

§  Re-conductoring of a 3.4-mile segment of existing line #398 between the Project site the NY/CT border

§  Protection and communication upgrades at the Pleasant Valley substation (within existing control buildings)

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Meeting Schedule §  Town of Pleasant Valley

May 07, 2014

§  Town of Union Vale May 08, 2014

§  Town of LaGrange May 21, 2014

§  Town of Dover May 28, 2014

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Agenda §  Project Team §  Project Purpose, Scope, and Objectives §  Project Benefits §  Project Location and Design Considerations §  Article VII Review Steps §  Construction Process §  Public Involvement §  Questions

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Project Design §  New line entirely within the existing Con Edison ROW

§  New line will use state-of-the-art steel monopole structures with delta configuration and generally follow spacing of existing Con Edison lattice towers

§  Conductors will be bundled, “Mallard” Aluminum Conductor Steel-Supported (ACSS) cables, selected based on rating/line capacity, cost, line losses and other performance factors

§  Protection and communication upgrades at Pleasant Valley substation (within existing control buildings)

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Project Objectives §  Ensure the reliability, stability, operability, and transfer

limits of the transmission system are maintained with the connection of the Cricket Valley Energy Center

§  Locate the new transmission line inside the existing 250-foot-wide Con Edison ROW with minimal disruption to the environment and neighboring communities

§  Transfer ownership to Con Edison upon completion

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Construction Process, cont’d §  Construction matting where required for temporary access

across wetlands

§  Establish structure foundations (rock anchors, rock micro-piles, conventional)

§  Set structures; install davits, insulators, and stringing blocks; string conductors

§  Re-grading and restoration

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Construction Process §  Environmental Management and Construction Plan

approved by Department of Public Service (DPS)

§  Manage ROW in accordance with Con Edison’s Vegetation Management Plan (VMP)

§  Establish laydown/staging areas—one primary area +/- 20 acres; additional storage areas, 2-3 acres each

§  Survey to mark/avoid sensitive areas, clearing areas and structure locations

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Join us for a public information meeting at:

Dover Town HallWednesday, May 28, 2014, 6:30 p.m.

126 E. Duncan Hill Road, Dover Plains, NY

Pleasant Valley Town HallMonday, June 2, 2014, 7:00 p.m.

1554 Main Street, Pleasant Valley, NY

LaGrange Town HallWednesday, June 18, 2014, 7:00 p.m.

120 Stringham Road, Lagrangeville, NY

This project is not part of any of the following transmission line projects: NY Transco Edic to Pleasant Valley; NEXTERA New Scotland to Pleasant Valley; North American

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Cricket Valley Energy’s proposed facility in Dover, NY, promotes a highly efficient, environmentally-responsible process of converting clean-burning North American

natural gas into electricity. That’s power for nearly one million homes—and economic benefits for the community.

For more information, visit: www.cricketvalleytransmission.com

Learn how we’re improving the grid

Cricket Valley Energy (CVE) is bringing its team of experts to a location near you to discuss plans to upgrade transmission capacity, redundancy, and operational

capabilities in the existing Con Edison right-of-way between the Town of Dover and the Con Edison substation in the Town of Pleasant Valley.

KNAPP STEALS TOWN MONEY TO PAY BILLS

In addition, their home on Barnard Avenue is said to be in forclosure and saddled with numerous liens. Assistant District Attorney Ed Whitesell in arguing for a higher bail on Knapp said Knapp’s “lack of employment and signi cant nancial issues” made him a ight risk. Knapp posted a $25,000 bail bond and was released from the Dutchess County Jail on Friday evening.

But it is Knapp’s proli c political career that makes this case resonate. Knapp has been a key player at the highest levels of Dutchess County Democratic Party. He began his career as a county legislator representing District 12 in 1978. Along the way he managed the re-election

campaigns of the late County Executive Lucille Pattison. He has also run for mayor of Poughkeepsie, defeating Mayor Nancy Cozean in the Democratic primary before losing to current Poughkleepsie Mayor John Tkazyik in the general election in November 2007. In November 2013, Knapp ran for the Poughkeepsie Common Council but lost to ShaRon McClinton in the 6th Ward.

Both Knapps have a reputation for extreme partisanship and have been quick to accuse Republicans of corruption and malfeasance. Many county and local Democrats have taken their cue from the Knapps over the years. Republican sources say the Knapps’ troubles could cause problems for Democrats this fall. Voters are said to be frustrated by what they see as a culture of political corruption at all levels of government, but the Knapp situation may give voters a chance to take it out on candidates a little closer to home.

Gipson announces run for re-electionBY ALYSSA [email protected]

As expected, State Senator Terry Gipson (D-41) of cially announced his bid to seek re-election on May 21 in Hyde Park. Joining Senator Gipson and his wife, Michelle Donner, were over 100 supporters, many of them elected Democratic public servants from Dutchess and Putnam counties. Town of Hyde Park Supervisor Aileen Rohr introduced Gipson, saying that the senator has “worked tirelessly for the people of Hyde Park and Dutchess during his rst term.”

In the crowd who came to cheer the senator on were a group from the United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 1500. The union representatives have endorsed Gipson due to his strong Democratic values and his voting record on the minimum wage. Sal Montes, a Wappinger Falls resident, stated that he supported Gipson because he “stands up for all people.”

Joe Torres, chairperson of the Hispanic Democratic Caucus of Dutchess County, lauded the freshman senator for “defending women’s equality and honoring our veterans.”

Gipson faces a challenging race as he enters the campaign season. Although Dutchess County Legislature chair Rob Rollison has stepped out of the fray, Poughkeepsie Mayor John Tkazyik continues to seek the seat as does Dutchess County Comptroller Jim Coughlan. Last week, a strong newcomer, County Legislator Sue Serino from Hyde Park, also declared her intention of winning the position.

County legislators April Marie Farley, Micki Strawinski and Rich Perkins join Sen. Terry Gipson for his re-election announcement in Hyde Park. Photo by Alyssa Kogon.

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For Immediate Release Contact: Anne Marie Corbalis May 9, 2014 (845) 855-‐7077

Cricket Valley Energy to Hold Public Information Meetings

December 17, 2014, Dover, NY – Representatives of Cricket Valley Energy will be holding Public Information Meetings in the Towns of Union Vale, Dover, LaGrange and Pleasant Valley during May and June to discuss the Cricket Valley Transmission Upgrade in Southern Dutchess County. All members of the public are welcome.

Improving the Grid Cricket Valley Energy (CVE) has been required by the New York Independent System Operator (NYSIO) to increase transmission capacity, redundancy, and operational capabilities by funding and installing a transmission line in the existing 14.6-‐mile Consolidated Edison, Inc., (Con Edison) right-‐of-‐way between the approved Cricket Valley Energy Center in Dover, NY, and the Con Edison substation in the Town of Pleasant Valley. The project, to be known as the Cricket Valley Transmission Upgrade, will strengthen the grid by adding new technology and improved resilience.

Consistent with CVE’s commitment to low impact design, there will be minimal disruption to neighboring communities during the building phase, which is expected to take up to 24 months.

Improving the Local Economy Construction of the transmission line will require a labor force of about 60 and will coincide with the construction of the $1.4 billion Cricket Valley Energy Center in Dover, which is expected to create 750 jobs during peak construction.

This transmission upgrade is not part of any of the following projects: NY Transco Edic to Pleasant Valley; NEXTERA New Scotland to Pleasant Valley; North American Transmission; or Boundless Energy Transmission.

The Public Information Meetings will take place as follows:

Union Vale Town Hall Thursday, May 15, 2014, 7:30 p.m. 249 Duncan Road, Lagrangeville, NY

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Dover Town Hall Wednesday, May 28, 2014, 6:30 p.m. 126 East Duncan Hill Road, Dover Plains, NY

Pleasant Valley Town Hall Monday, June 2, 2014, 7:00 pm. 1554 Main Street, Pleasant Valley, NY

LaGrange Town Hall Wednesday, June 18, 2014, 7:00 p.m. 120 Stringham Road, Lagrangeville, NY

Power for Nearly One Million Homes The Cricket Valley Energy Center is a 1,000 megawatt (MW), natural gas-‐fired power plant that will revitalize a dormant industrially-‐zoned site off Route 22 in Dover, NY, and generate power for nearly one million homes. The 193-‐acre property has existing energy infrastructure, including electric power lines and a natural gas pipeline, as well as a substantial tree buffer that will minimize visual and sound impacts. The location provides an important opportunity for economic revitalization, creating jobs and tax revenue for the Town of Dover. These factors combine to make it a smart site for CVE’s clean-‐burning natural gas power plant.To learn more about CVE, please visit www.cricketvalley.com.

About Advanced Power Cricket Valley Energy is a subsidiary of Advanced Power AG, a leading international energy developer that develops power generation projects throughout North America and Europe. Advanced Power’s management has a proven track record, developing more than 9,400 MW of power generation projects worldwide. Advanced Power has five projects in active development in the United States, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands with a total capacity of more than 4,000 MW, and has a pipeline of further project opportunities of approximately 3,000 MW in North America and Europe. To find out more about Advanced Power, please visit www.advancedpowerna.com.

For more information about the Public Information Meetings, please email [email protected], call: 845-‐877-‐0596, or visit the project website at www.cricketvalleytransmission.com.

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Learn how we’re improving THE GRID

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Cricket Valley Energy (CVE) is bringing its team of experts to a location near you to discuss plans to upgrade transmission capacity in the existing Con Edison right-of-way between the Town of Dover and the Con Edison substation in the Town of Pleasant Valley.

Union Vale Town HallThursday, May 15, 2014, 7:30 p.m.249 Duncan Road, Lagrangeville, NY

Dover Town HallWednesday, May 28, 2014, 6:30 p.m.126 E. Duncan Hill Road, Dover Plains, NY

For more information, visit: www.cricketvalleytransmission.com

This project is not part of any of the following transmission line projects: NY Transco Edic to Pleasant Valley; NEXTERA New Scotland to Pleasant Valley; North American Transmission; or Boundless Energy Transmission.

Pleasant Valley Town HallMonday, June 2, 2014, 7:00 p.m.1554 Main Street, Pleasant Valley, NY

LaGrange Town HallWednesday, June 18, 2014, 7:00 p.m.120 Stringham Road, Lagrangeville, NY

Cricket Valley Energy’s proposed facility in Dover, NY, promotes a highly efficient, environmentally-responsible process of converting clean-burning North American natural gas into electricity.

You are invited to join us for a public information meeting at:


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Second Quarter - E-blast for public information meetingsMichael LaPickSent: Wednesday, December 17, 2014 3:22 PMTo: Sean Campbell

Learn How We're Improving the Grid

Cricket Valley Energy is bringing its team of experts to a location nearyou to discuss plans to upgrade transmission capacity in the existingCon Edison right-of-way between the Town of Dover and the Con Edisonsubstation in the Town of Pleasant Valley.

Join us for a public information meeting at:

Union Vale Town Hall

Thursday, May 15, 7:30 p.m.249 Duncan Road, Lagrangeville, NY

Dover Town Hall

Wednesday, May 28, 6:30 p.m.126 E. Duncan Hill Road, Dover Plains, NY

Pleasant Valley Town Hall

Monday, June 2, 7:00 p.m.1554 Main Street, Pleasant Valley, NY

LaGrange Town Hall

Wednesday, June 18, 7:00 p.m.120 Stringham Road, Lagrangeville, NY

For more information, visit www.cricketvalleytransmission.com Cricket Valley Energy's proposed facility in Dover, NY, promotes a highly efficient,environmentally-responsible process of converting clean-burning North American naturalgas into electricity. That's power for nearly one million homes - and economic benefits forthe community. This project is not part of any of the following transmission line projects: NY Transco Edicto Pleasant Valley; NEXTERA New Scotland to Pleasant Valley; North AmericanTransmission; or Boundless Energy Transmission.

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Public Hearing

Cricket Valley Transmission Upgrade

The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS) has scheduled a public education and public statement hearing on Cricket Valley Energy Center’s, LLC (CVE) Transmission Upgrade Project. This project plans to increase transmission capacity by funding and installing a transmission line inside the existing 14.6-mile Consolidated Edison right-of-way between the CVE generation facility in Dover and the Con Edison substation in Pleasant Valley.

This ad was produced by Cricket Valley Energy to encourage public involvement.

Prior to the hearing, DPS will hold an Informational Forum to provide an overview of the Public Service Law certification process. Representatives of CVE will present a brief summary of the proposed project.

Complete details regarding the Public Hearing are included in a Public Notice available at www.cricketvalleytransmission.com


August 4, 2014

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Informational Forum

Date:

Time:

7:00 PM Public Statement Hearing

Pleasant Valley Town Hall 1554 Main Street Pleasant Valley, NY 12569

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Project Overview §  CVE has been required by New York Independent System

Operator (NYISO) to increase transmission capacity, redundancy, and operational capabilities by funding and installing a transmission line in the existing 14.6-mile Right-of-Way (ROW) between CVE in Dover and the Con Edison substation in Pleasant Valley. CVE will also reconductor a 3.4-mile segment of the existing transmission line in the same ROW between the CVE substation and the NY/CT state line.

§  NOT part of any of the following transmission line projects: NY Transco Edic to Pleasant Valley; NEXTERA New Scotland to Pleasant Valley; North American Transmission; or Boundless Energy Transmission.

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Public Service Commission Public Statement Hearing Informational Forum August 4, 2014

Project Design §  New line:

§  State-of-the-art steel monopoles §  Delta configuration §  Generally follows current spacing of existing lattice towers

§  New conductors: §  Bundled, “Mallard” Aluminum Conductor Steel-Supported

(ACSS) cables §  Selected for rating/line capacity, cost, line losses and other

performance factors

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Hypothetical Alternative Route

§  Central Hudson 115 kV

§  Significant impact to property owners §  Requires 7 miles of new transmission right-of-way

§  Significant environmental impacts §  Swamp River §  Habitat, natural environment, wetland

§  Requires 20-mile line vs. 14.6-mile line

§  Requires 13 miles of expansion of the Central Hudson ROW to accommodate 345 kV line

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Article VII Review Steps §  December 30, 2013: submission of Article VII application;

copies distributed to area libraries

§  August 4, 2014: Public Statement Hearing in project area

§  Development of joint proposal: Public Service Commission (PSC) staff with input from interested parties

§  Recommendations by Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)

§  PSC Hearing and Determination in Albany

§  Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need

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Public Involvement to Date §  December 2013

§  Public/Legal notices, Poughkeepsie Journal §  Letters to Town Supervisors, County Executive §  Letters to property owners abutting ROW

§  March 2014: §  Launched CricketValleyTransmission.com §  Published Winter Issue, CVE Update Newsletter, distributed

6785 copies §  Posted Public Involvement Plan on website §  Launched email subscription sign up—now more than 350

subscribers

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Topics of interest

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Pole Height §  Reviewing design to reduce height of new monopoles Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF) §  Within or below state and federal standards

Underground Transmission Lines §  Study for this project showed:

–  Burying a 345 kV transmission line would have a significant environmental impact

–  Blasting would be required –  Additional above ground structures would be needed that would

exceed the boundaries of the ROW

Public Involvement Media

§  Media outreach: - Hudson Valley Business

Journal - Hudson Valley Press - Hudson Valley Reporter - Mid Hudson News - Northern Dutchess News - Southern Dutchess News - Poughkeepsie Journal - Putnam County News - Harlem Valley News - Millbrook Independent - Millerton News - WAMC Radio

Advertisements - Poughkeepsie Journal - Northern Dutchess News - Southern Dutchess News - The Millbrook

Independent - Hudson Valley News - PennySaver

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Public Involvement to Date §  May/June 2014:

§  Presentation to Town Boards—Dover, Pleasant Valley, LaGrange, Union Vale

§  Held 4 public information meetings—Dover, Pleasant Valley, LaGrange, Union Vale

§  Promoted via website, postcards, press release, posters, advertisement, posting on town websites

§  August 2014 §  Two Advisory Working Groups scheduled:

§  August 26 - Community Outreach Office, Dover Plains, NY

§  August 27 - Pleasant Valley Town Hall

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Project Scope §  Install a new 14.6-mile 345 kV transmission line within the

existing Con Edison ROW between CVE in Dover and Con Edison substation in Pleasant Valley

§  Re-conductor existing line #398 between the Project site the NY/CT border

§  Upgrade the Pleasant Valley substation (within existing footprint) protection and communication infrastructure

§  Prioritize local labor for the Project ü Average 40-60 workers for line construction ü Approximately 20 worker crew for re-conductoring

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Project Team §  Cricket Valley Energy (CVE)


–  Subsidiary of Advanced Power, NA §  Epsilon Associates, Inc.


–  Project engineer §  Arch Street Communications

–  Public information and outreach

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Design Considerations §  ROW land-use and environmental-base mapping in

accordance with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation policies

§  Field surveys and time-of-year restrictions for protected and sensitive species

§  Invasive species, archaeological, and historic surveys

§  Wetlands delineation with location adjustments to avoid wetlands and other sensitive areas

§  Community input

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Agenda §  Project Overview §  Location §  Scope §  Objectives §  Design §  Hypothetical Alternative Route §  Simulated Views §  Article VII Review Steps §  Construction §  Public Involvement §  Topics of Interest

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Hypothetical Alternative Route

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Project Objectives §  Ensure the reliability, stability, operability, and transfer

limits of the transmission system are maintained with the connection to Cricket Valley Energy Center

§  Ensure minimal disruption to the environment and neighboring communities by locating the new transmission line inside the existing 250-foot-wide Con Edison ROW

§  Privately fund the $55 million infrastructure investment

§  Transfer ownership to Con Edison upon completion

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Construction Process §  Construction Steps:

§  Establish laydown/staging areas—one primary area +/- 20 acres; additional storage areas, 2-3 acres each

§  Place construction matting where required for temporary access across wetlands

§  Establish structure foundations (rock anchors, rock micro-piles, conventional)

§  Set structures; install davits, insulators, and stringing blocks; string conductors

§  Re-grade and restore

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Construction §  Total expected timeframe for Project completion: 13-24

months

•  Construction activity for each structure is estimated to last approximately 2 weeks

§  Pre-Construction Steps: §  Environmental Management and Construction Plan

approved by Department of Public Service (DPS)

§  Manage ROW in accordance with Con Edison’s Vegetation Management Plan (VMP)

§  Finalize survey to identify sensitive areas, clearing areas, and structure locations

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Summer 2014 Project newsletter


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August 20, 2014 SOUTHERN DUTCHESS NEWS Page 3

may see something that may make themwant to stay sober.”

Those who have been sober for decadescan also get something from the weekend,stated Mark.

“It’s a reminder of what they come from;to see newcomers struggling and that theydon’t want to be the newcomer again.”

There were speakers on panels talkingabout their experiences. There were discussions scheduled about relapses, ifsomeone had relapsed, the message of being responsible for one’s actions and choicesand the topic that nobody is perfect.

There were comedy shows each night anddances, as well.

Mark said he has been sober since 2005.He attended his first convention in anotherstate in 2007.

“This is what changed me to get sober. Ididn’t know this world existed,” said Mark.

Joseph said “young” really means people“who have room to grow.”

“There will be the main meetings and thenon Saturday we’ll have the sobriety coutdown,” said Joseph. This was when theywould take a tally to see how many years orcenturies of sobriety were in the room.

Edward said an important message is to“identify and not compare.”

Joseph told of how when he was 21 yearsold when he first attended meetings andthere were people there much older in attendance who lost jobs and houses.

“I was not relating because I’m not likethis person because of X…,” said Joseph.

That didn’t mean he didn’t need a seat the

room, said Joseph. “You find a common solution,”

he continued.“It was just an experience – I literally fell

to my knees. Something came from within,”said Todd about when he decided to get sober.

He was 27 years old. That was two years ago.

“I was 14 years old when I started drinking,” he said.

Now, he said, “I’m able to integrate intosociety. Life is OK. It’s beautiful. It’s sad.It’s all those things,” said Todd. He saidremoving “stuff” he was holding on to has been helpful.

“We get to see people – where they’vecome from, how they’ve been growing,”said Todd. “It ultimately comes down tohow do we help someone else? We’ve beengiven the gift to help people.”

Jane said the first time she attended a convention really changed her life.

“I was 21 when I got sober,” she said. She added, “I had the thought that

something had to be better than the life Ihad.” That was more than nine years ago.

“I learned how to live without drinking,”said Jane.

She was 14 when she began drinking withher older friends, explained Jane.

“I was really depressed and really fearfulof everything,” she said.

She said she would tell others strugglingwith addiction, “There’s a life out there thatcan be better than you can imagine. There’sa lot of love and support that people can access.”

For more information, visit www.aa.org.

ConventionContinued from page 1

Walkway elevator

Continued from page 1project a “public-private partnership.”

Sen. Terry Gipson, D-District 41,praised the “imagination” involved inconceiving the elevator project.

Assemblyman Frank Skartados, D-District 104, said the elevator “will liftthe local economy to the next level.”

State Parks Commissioner RoseHarvey said the addition of the elevatormade the Walkway “one of the top stateparks” in New York.

Among those on hand for the celebration were Dutchess CountyExecutive Marcus Molinaro and UlsterCounty Executive Mike Hein, whosecounties are now linked not only by theMid-Hudson Bridge, but by the Walkwayas well.

Fred Schaeffer, who was among thefirst to push for what seemed like animprobable project – turning the burned-out railroad bridge into a walkway –

received an enthusiastic round ofapplause when his name was mentioned.His broad smile as he sat among the otherdignitaries spoke volumes.

The elevator is 21 stories high (about210 feet). Its eight-foot by 10-foot cabcan hold up to 18 people. Three sides feature glass observation windows. The 70-second ride means it can transportabout 250 guests an hour.

The elevator will operate seven days aweek, starting at 9 a.m.

After all the facts, figures and congratulatory speeches were finished, itwas time for what everyone was waitingfor: a ride to the top. And what a ride it is.Visitors get a remarkable perspective onthe river, the opposite shoreline and the bridge itself. It really defies adequate description.

Take the ride yourself and you’ll see.For more about Walkway Over the

Hudson, visit www.walkway.org.

The observation window in the new Walkway Over the Hudson elevator offers aunique view of the river and the bridge itself.

- Photo by Ray Fashona

Fishkill courtContinued from page 2be $20,000 for the new carpeting andscanner, he said, hopefully paid for by a grant,he said.

Two days a month have been added fortraffic court.

“It has made a dent in the backlog we hadin traffic court,” Epstein said.

Judge Rahemba informed the board thatthe court is “having more and more complicated cases.” He said every time a preliminary hearing is asked for it takes oneof the clerks about 2-4 hours to set up

and schedule. “We do need an additional clerk. It would

help us with the backlog and the calendar,”Rahemba stated.

Rahemba added, “It’s just … we needmore help. It would be appreciated if itwould be budgeted in for this year andnext year.”

This was former board member BrianCallahan’s first meeting since being appointed as interim board member.Callahan was appointed interim board member last month.


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Flyer for first set of Advisory Working Groups


Cricket Valley Energy invites you to an Advisory Working Group

All are welcome.

Attend an Advisory Working Group to share ideas regarding plans to enhance transmission capacity in the existing Con Edison right-of-way between the Town of Dover and the Con Edison substation in the Town of Pleasant Valley.

Dover Plains:Tuesday, August 26, 2014, 7:00 p.m.Cricket Valley Energy Outreach Office5 Market Street, Dover Plains, NY

Pleasant Valley:Wednesday, August 27, 2014, 7:00 p.m.Pleasant Valley Town Hall1554 Main Street, Pleasant Valley, NY

No experience or expertise needed to participateCall (845) 877-0596 or email [email protected] to register

This material was produced by Cricket Valley Energy to encourage public involvement.

www.cricketvalleytransmission.com


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Calendar listing for first set of Advisory Working Groups

Hi Bonnie, Please include these two upcoming events on the Poughkeepsie Journal Calendar on Sunday, August 24 and Monday, August 25. See below: Who: Cricket Valley Energy What: Invites you to an Advisory Working Group Why: To share ideas regarding plans to enhance transmission capacity in the existing Con Edison right-‐

of-‐way between the Town of Dover and the Con Edison substation in the Town of Pleasant Valley.

When: Dover Plains: Tuesday, August 26, 2014, 7 p.m.

Cricket Valley Energy Outreach Office 5 Market Street, Dover Plains, NY

Pleasant Valley: Wednesday, August 27, 2014, 7 p.m. Pleasant Valley Town Hall 1554 Main Street, Pleasant Valley, NY

All are welcome. No experience or expertise needed to participate. Call (845) 877-‐0596 or email [email protected] to register. This project is not part of any of the following transmission line projects: NY Transco Edic to Pleasant Valley; NEXTERA New Scotland to Pleasant Valley; North American Transmission; or Boundless Energy Transmission.


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E-blast for first set of Advisory Working Groups


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Direct mail piece for first set of Advisory Working Groups

Cricket Valley Energy invites you to an Advisory Working Group

No experience or expertise needed to participateCall (845) 877-0596 or email [email protected] to register


All are welcome.

Cricket Valley Energy is hosting Advisory Working Groups to answer questions and share ideas regarding plans to upgrade transmission capacity in the existing Consolidated Edison right-of-way between the Town of Dover and the Con Ed substation in the Town of Pleasant Valley.

Dover Plains:Tuesday, August 26, 2014, 7:00 p.m.Cricket Valley Energy Outreach Office5 Market Street, Dover Plains, NY

Pleasant Valley:Wednesday, August 27, 2014, 7:00 p.m.Pleasant Valley Town Hall1554 Main Street, Pleasant Valley, NY




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Advisory Working Groups Presentation (first set)

AWG Format §  Workshop-style sessions to explore project details and

topics of interest

§  Project experts guide technical discussions

§  Members help set agenda topics

§  Meetings will be scheduled periodically during the project

§  Meeting presentations, announcements, and materials will be posted online at www.cricketvalleytransmission.com

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Project Team §  Bob De Meyere - Cricket Valley Energy (CVE)


–  Subsidiary of Advanced Power, NA §  Ted Barten - Epsilon Associates, Inc.


–  Project engineermicha §  Nora Madonick - Arch Street Communications

–  Public information and outreach

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Advisory Working Groups Town of Dover August 26, 2014

Town of Pleasant Valley August 27, 2014

What is Transfer Capacity?

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Project Design - Poles §  Why monopoles?

-  State-of-the-art technology -  Delta configuration to minimize

EMF levels

§  Under discussion: -  Identify locations where pole

height can be reduced

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Next Meeting •  Topics for next meeting?

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Simulated View

Cricket Valley Energy

§  Cricket Valley Energy is a 1000 MW energy generation facility in Dover, NY

-  Fully approved and permitted

-  Completed State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) process

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Agenda §  Introductions §  About Advisory Working Groups §  Project Review §  Project Design §  Discussion §  Next Meeting

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NYISO/DPS Requirements §  Construct new transmission line within the existing 250-

foot-wide Con Edison right-of-way

§  Ensure minimal disruption to the environment and neighboring communities

§  Privately fund the $55 million infrastructure investment

§  Transfer ownership to Con Edison upon completion §  NOT part of any of the following transmission line

projects: NY Transco Edic to Pleasant Valley; NEXTERA New Scotland to Pleasant Valley; North American Transmission; or Boundless Energy Transmission.

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Project Design - EMF

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What is an AWG? §  Advisory Working Groups (AWG) offer an informal,

unofficial opportunity for the public and project experts to share information and ideas

§  No specialized knowledge is needed—technical information will be presented in plain language

§  If you are attending as a member of an organization, please share the information exchanged tonight with your members

§  Advisory Working Groups are part of the Public Involvement Plan—comments are not part of the official public record

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Project Design - Location

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Why Upgrade? §  CVE has been required by New York Independent

System Operator (NYISO) to: -  Fund/install 14.6 mile transmission line in existing right

of way between CVE in Dover and Con Edison substation in Pleasant Valley

-  Reconductor 3.4 mile segment of existing transmission line between CVE substation and the NY/CT border

-  Upgrade Pleasant Valley substation (within existing footprint) security/communication infrastructure

§  NYISO goals for the Project: -  Increase transmission/transfer capacity, redundancy,

and operational capabilities

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Simulated View

Appendix

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Public Outreach Activity Tracking Report 2014Appendix: Fourth Quarter

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Oct. 15-21, 2014 - NORTHERN DUTCHESS NEWS & Creative Living 5

Public hearing on Fairview budget set Oct. 21The Board of Commissioners of

Fairview Fire District will hold a publichearing on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 6 p.m., atthe Fairview Firehouse, 258 Violet Avenue,Poughkeepsie, for the purpose of takingpublic comment on the 2015 proposedannual budget.

A copy of the proposed budget is avail-able for inspection during office hours at

the Offices of the Town Clerks of the Townof Hyde Park (4383 Albany PostRoad/Route 9) and Town of Poughkeepsie(1 Overocker Road), and at the Office of theFairview Fire District Secretary (258 VioletAvenue, Poughkeepsie). The proposedbudget is also posted on the Fairview Firedistrict website, www.fairviewfd.net.

Hyde Park BOE to discuss Veteran’sTax Exemption at Oct. 23 meeting

The Hyde Park Central School Districtannounces the following Board ofEducation meetings:

On Thursday, Oct 9, at the DistrictOffice (11 Boice Road, Hyde Park), theboard will convene at 5:30 p.m., at whichtime it is anticipated they will immediatelyaccept a motion for executive session, andreturn to public session at 7 p.m.

On Thursday, Oct. 23, at North Park

Elementary School (1593 Route 9G), theboard will convene at 5:30 p.m., at whichtime it is anticipated they will immediatelyaccept a motion for executive session, andreturn to public session at 7:00 p.m. A dis-cussion on the Veteran’s Tax Exemptionwill be held at this meeting.

Contact District Clerk Deborah Brosenat (845) 229-4005 for more information.

Stanford Democrats choose candidatesAt its recent caucus Stanford Democrats

chose their candidates for the vacant TownBoard seat and for Town Justice.

Rob Baumstone is the Town Board can-didate. Rob has extensive experience inworking with people with divergent view-points in a non partisan way. Rob helpednegotiate the merger between Kingston andBenedictine hospitals, was the firstAmerican staff member of the InternationalPress Institute, CEO of InternationalCinema, an account supervisor for BeckmanAssociates, and taught literature in thePeace Corps in Africa. Rob’s family hasbeen in Stanfordville since 1959 and Rob

has lived here for 15 years. He is retiredwith one daughter and two grandchildren.

Tom Rowland is running for TownJustice. Tom is a careful listener, well able torender thoughtful and equitable decisions.He has spent his professional career and per-sonal life in service to others. He has beenan administrator of estates, advised nonprof-its on starting and administering charitablegiving programs, and consulted on wills.Tom has considerable experience on theboards of local nonprofit agencies. He isdedicated to justice and respect for all whocome before the Town Court of Stanford.

County tables ban on fracking brinecontinued from cover

Didi Barrettcontinued from page 3

Michael Kelseycontinued from page 3

Vale, chairman of the Government Servicesand Administration Committee that wasconsidering the resolution, temporarilystepped down from the chair so he couldspeak to the issue. Vice Chairman RobertWeiss, R-East Fishkill, took the gavel.

Surman launched into a long speechabout the benefits of fracking, about howtrillions of pounds of natural gas weretrapped beneath the ground and about hownatural gas was the cleanest fuel source cur-rently available. Solar and wind power, hesaid, are not reliable enough.

“The sun doesn’t always shine and thewind doesn’t always blow,” he said.

At one point Micki Strawinski, D-RedHook, called a point of order and said thediscussion was on use of fracking brine, noton the benefits of fracking.

Weiss said he would allow Surman somelatitude.

Surman said the state Department ofEnvironmental Conservation is working toput safeguards in place to assure that anyfracking brine used on roads is not environ-mentally harmful. He added that the feder-al Environmental Protection Agency isworking on a nationwide standard forfracking brine.

He said until the state and federal gov-ernment weighed in on the issue, it wouldnot make sense for Dutchess to preclude thepossibility of using the brine sometime inthe future.

Tyner replied to Surman’s assertion thatgreen energy solutions were not sufficient

by citing a study that said New York couldpower its entire state through solar andwind power alone.

When James Miccio, R-Fishkill, called apoint of order stating that the discussionwas not about green energy, but aboutfracking brine, Weiss said he had allowedSurman some leeway and he would do thesame for Tyner.

Majority Leader Angela Flesland, R-Town of Poughkeepsie, asked if she couldpose a question to Deputy Commissioner ofPublic Works Robert Balkind. WhenBalkind stepped to the mike, Flesland askedhim if the Public Works Department hadany intention of using fracking brine forclearing winter roads.

“It isn’t even on our radar,” Balkindsaid. He noted that since there is no frack-ing currently taking place in the HudsonValley, the brine would have to be truckedin. Storage tanks would have to be built tohold the brine, he said, and all 30-plushighway department trucks would have tobe retrofitted with equipment that couldspread the brine. It would be a very expen-sive proposition.

“We would not even consider it,” he said.

Flesland said given Balkind’s informa-tion, she moved to table the resolution.

The vote was 7-4, with three Democratsand Kelsey opposed.

After the vote to table, Tyner shoutedseveral times, “Way to send a message toAlbany!”

Special education costs can be managedby forming coalitions with school districts,he said, by addressing special needs withinthe districts instead of having to pay for stu-dents to go out of their districts.

The repeal of the exemption on residen-tial energy sources, approved by the CountyLegislature last year to balance the 2014budget, has been a sore spot with residentswho had to pay a 3.75 percent tax duringone of the harshest winters in recent mem-ory. Kelsey voted against the repeal in a res-olution prior to the budget vote; but hevoted in favor of the overall budget, whichincluded the energy tax.

“From the minute the energy tax wasimposed, I questioned it, I thought about it,I had reservations. I suggested other wayswe could find the revenue and suggested

cuts in the budget,” said Kelsey. “Once thevote was passed, I lost that battle and I real-ized our work goes on. We had a budget toadopt. It was a balanced budget, not bal-anced the way I wanted it to be, but I haveto serve my constituents.”

He said his decision was no differentthan a state legislator being against defund-ing the Moreland Commission but then vot-ing to pass the overall budget that allowedthat defunding to occur.

Kelsey said his empathy for people andhis experience would make him a goodAssemblyman.

“I’m actively involved in the communi-ty,” he said. “I have contact with the people.I know what they’re going through; I’vestruggled, too.”

On a statewide level, Barrett would liketo see more support of small businesses bygetting rid of some red tape and see NewYork become a leader in renewable energy.She has been a vocal opponent of proposed“monster power line” projects that are cur-

rently under consideration in the district.“We need to work together as one state,”

she said. “It’s not us or them; it’s how tomake the state [successful] while gettingwhat we need to flourish.”

Hyde Park to hold public hearingon two local laws Oct. 20

Town expects to override tax cap,amend commercial vehicle code

by Kate Goldsmith

HYDE PARK—On Monday, Oct. 20,the Hyde Park Town Board invites residentsto speak on two local laws. One allows theboard to exceed the tax levy limit for the2015 budget, and the other clarifies a por-tion of the town’s code regarding the stor-age of commercial motor vehicles on resi-dential lots.

The public hearing is set 7:05 p.m. onMonday at Hyde Park Town Hall, 4383Albany Post Road (Route 9), Hyde Park.

The Town Board has determined that the2015 budget will require a tax levy increasethat is greater than what is allowed under

the so-called two percent tax cap institutedby the state in 2011. At its Oct. 6 boardmeeting, Supervisor Aileen Rohr gave abrief overview stating that the tentativebudget reflected a 5 percent tax increase.Rohr said the goal is for the Town Board toreview each item and make adjustmentswhere possible to produce as low a taxincrease as possible.

The local law amending town code hasbeen further refined from an earlier locallaw to include definition of “commercialvehicle,” as well as what constitutes “park-ing” and “storage” of such vehicles

A copy of the proposed laws is on file inthe Town Clerk’s office during regular busi-ness hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4p.m. Call (845) 229-5111, option 5, formore information.


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Flyer for second set of Advisory Working Groups

Join the Conversation!Cricket Valley Energy (CVE) invites you to its second Advisory Working Group (AWG). We’ll share ideas regarding plans to enhance transmission capacity in the existing Consolidated Edison right-of-way between the Town of Dover and the Con Edison substation in the Town of Pleasant Valley.

AWGs are held in two convenient locations, and each will cover topics requested by attendees: How Energy Moves Through the Grid Project Visual Impact Underground Construction Noise & Safety

All are welcome.No experience or expertise needed to participate. Call (845) 877-0596 or email [email protected] to register.


www.cricketvalleytransmission.com This material was produced by Cricket Valley Energy to encourage public involvement.

Pleasant ValleyWednesday, October 22, 20147:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Pleasant Valley Town Hall 1554 Main Street Pleasant Valley, NY

Dover PlainsThursday, October 23, 20147:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.CVE Community Outreach Office 5 Market Street Dover Plains, NY


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Calendar listing for second set of Advisory Working Groups

Hi Bonnie, Please include these two upcoming events on the Poughkeepsie Journal Calendar on Sunday, October 19 and Monday, October 20. See below: Who: Cricket Valley Energy What: Advisory Working Group Why: Cricket Valley Energy (CVE) invites you to its second Advisory Working Group (AWG).

We'll share ideas regarding plans to enhance transmission capacity in the existing Consolidated Edison right-‐of-‐way between the Town of Dover and the Con Edison substation in the Town of Pleasant Valley.

AWGs are held in two convenient locations, and each will cover topics requested by

attendees:

§ How Energy Moves Through the Grid § Project Visual Impact § Underground Construction § Noise & Safety

When: Pleasant Valley: Wednesday, October 22, 2014, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Pleasant Valley Town Hall 1554 Main Street, Pleasant Valley, NY Dover Plains: Thursday, October 23, 2014, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cricket Valley Energy Outreach Office 5 Market Street, Dover Plains, NY All are welcome. No experience or expertise needed to participate. Call (845) 877-‐0596 or email [email protected] to register. This project is not part of any of the following transmission line projects: NY Transco Edic to Pleasant Valley; NEXTERA New Scotland to Pleasant Valley; North American Transmission; or Boundless Energy Transmission.


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E-blast for second set of Advisory Working Groups


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Direct mail piece for second set of Advisory Working Groups Join the

Conversation!


Cricket Valley Energy (CVE) invites you to its second Advisory Working Group (AWG). We’ll share ideas regarding plans to enhance transmission capacity in the existing Consolidated Edison right-of-way between the Town of Dover and the Con Edison substation in the Town of Pleasant Valley.

AWGs are held in two convenient locations, and each will cover topics requested by attendees: How Energy Moves Through the Grid Project Visual Impact Underground Construction Noise & Safety


Pleasant Valley:Wednesday, October 22, 2014 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Pleasant Valley Town Hall1554 Main StreetPleasant Valley, NY

All are welcome.No experience or expertise needed to participate.Call (845) 877-0596 or email [email protected] to register.


Dover Plains:Thursday, October 23, 2014 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.CVE Community Outreach Office5 Market StreetDover Plains, NY


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Advisory Working Groups Presentation (second set)What Is an Advisory Working Group (AWG)? §  Informal, unofficial opportunity for the public and project

experts to share information and ideas

§  Not required by the public process – additional outreach by Cricket Valley Energy – comments are not part of the official public record

§  No specialized knowledge is needed – technical information will be presented in plain language

§  If you are attending as a member of an organization, please share what you learn tonight with your members

§  Announced via website, postcards, email blast, calendar listing, posters, advertising, posting on town websites

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Advisory Working Groups

Town of Pleasant Valley October 22, 2014

Town of Dover October 23, 2014

Agenda

§  Introductions §  Recap

–  About Advisory Working Groups (AWG) –  Project Overview –  August AWG Recap

§  Tonight’s topics: –  How Energy Moves Through the Grid –  Update Project Visual Impact –  Underground Construction –  Noise & Safety

§  Planning for Next Meeting

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Tonight’s Speakers

§  Bob De Meyere – Cricket Valley Energy (CVE) –  Project Manager - Cricket Valley Energy Center

§  Nicole Makela, Cricket Valley Energy (CVE) -  Project Engineer

§  Ted Barten/David Klinch – Epsilon Associates, Inc. –  Project environmental consultant

§  Manos Obessis – PowerGEM, LLC –  Power systems consultant

§  Nora Madonick/Anne Marie Corbalis – Arch Street Communications –  Public information and outreach

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Project Status

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AWGs are self-determined

§  The group: -  Chose the topics for tonight’s meeting -  Requested use of microphones as needed -  Requested longer question/answer period

§  All meeting materials will be posted on the web following tonight’s meeting.

§  Please visit cricketvalleytransmission.com for updates and to sign up for email notifications

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Recap: Project Overview




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Recap: New York Independent System Operator Requirement §  CVE has been required by NYISO to increase

transmission/transfer capacity, redundancy, and operational capacities by: -  Funding and installing14.6-mile transmission line in

existing right-of-way (ROW) between CVE in Dover and Con Edison substation in Pleasant Valley

-  Reconductoring 3.4-mile segment of existing line between CVE substation and the NY/CT border

-  Upgrading Pleasant Valley substation (within existing footprint) security/communication infrastructure

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§  NOT part of any of the following transmission line projects: NY Transco Edic to Pleasant Valley; NEXTERA New Scotland to Pleasant Valley; North American Transmission; or Boundless Energy Transmission

How Energy Moves Through the Grid

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§  The power transmission system is a vast and highly interconnected network. It is the most complex network worldwide

Factors that keep the lights on

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§  Frequency control (60.0 Hz ± 0.05 Hz)

§  Voltage control (± 5-10% of nominal)

§  NYISO ensures that supply meets demand to avoid line/transformer overloads

§  Security – operating in a state that can maintain frequency, voltage, and flow limits following “criteria” problems

§  Resource Redundancy – availability of sufficient resources (generation and transmission) in case of unexpected conditions

How does the grid work?

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§  The transmission system is designed to move bulk power over considerable distances; high voltage to maximize efficiency (akin to the interstate highway system)

§  Transmission interconnects between regional ISOs for reliability and efficiency

§  The distribution network can be described as “local transmission” (or, “country roads”)

§  Distribution is typically at lower voltage levels; 34.5 kV and below (compared to 115 kV and above for transmission)

§  Distribution system is typically radial in nature, which means distribution problems in one area are not likely to affect areas far away

How electricity moves through the grid?

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Power flows through the “path of least resistance”

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§  Variables: -  Location and amount of power consumed in relation to

sources/location of power -  Generation dispatch (availability, responsiveness,

pricing) -  Transmission line and transformer impedances -  Coordination with neighboring ISOs (NE, PJM, Quebec) -  Power use changes over the course of a day,

weekday/weekend, seasonal trends -  Power generated by Cricket Valley plant will primarily

serve loads in the mid Hudson Valley region

Visual Impact

Tonight we will cover: §  Potential pole type option

−  Resulting height reduction §  Simulations §  Questions

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Economic concerns for the grid operator (NYISO)

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§  Minimizing generation costs (in a regulated market)

§  Minimizing losses

§  Minimizing transmission congestion costs (in a deregulated market)

§  All power is offered to a pool, and “transactions” are negotiated

§  Bilateral or market-based

§  Multiple types of financial settlements

QUESTIONS

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Photo Simulation Pleasant Valley, locator map

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What has changed since the last AWG

§  Reviewed topography and safety requirements to identify opportunities to reduce the height

§  By using H frames at the PV substation and redesigned monopoles for the remaining structures, we can further reduce the height including ALL poles in Pleasant Valley

§  New design retains important benefits, including containing the entire project within the existing Con Edison right of way, and meeting EMF standards

§  Next steps will include review by Con Edison, PSC, and DPS for approval of design modification

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Pleasant Valley – existing conditions View from Route 44, looking northwest

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Pleasant Valley – Plan & Profile, Structures CV1 to CV7

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Advisory Working Groups Presentation (second set [continued])

Pleasant Valley, existing conditions, view from Route 44, looking southwest

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From Route 44, looking southwest H frame CV3

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345 kV underground construction, duct bank cross section

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What we learned

§  Significant environmental impact: –  Greater impacts to wetlands and streams than overhead –  Potential adverse impact on Rare, Threatened or Endangered

(RTE) species habitat

§  Significant excavation/blasting required –  Duct banks (5’ x 7’ minimum depth trench required for installation) –  10x30 ft vaults spaced every 1,500 – 2,000 ft, three at each

location to separately house each group of the 3 phase conductors

§  Large transition structures (overhead to underground) §  Interference with existing utilities (pipelines) §  Potential to exceed the existing ROW §  Fails to meet project requirements

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Topics for Our Next AWG

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Construction Phase

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§  Construction short intervals of work along the Right of Way over a total schedule of 24 months. Short term sound may include: −  Standard construction equipment, such as drill rigs, rough

terrain cranes, cable pulling rigs −  Helicopters (heavy lift and light duty) −  Trucks to deliver materials, bring workers to and from

active construction areas §  The construction process will not include: −  Use of explosives/blasting −  Use of rock breaking/trenching equipment

§  Restrictions will be in place to limit noise-producing construction activity to standard daylight working hours

What we evaluated

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§  Underground construction evaluated for ~ 3-mile segment in Pleasant Valley

§  Environmental impact on wetlands, and wildlife

§  Construction-related impacts, including excavation and blasting

§  Right of Way impacts

Representative 345 kV transition structure, single circuit

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QUESTIONS

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Photo simulation – monopoles (CV3 & CV4) View from Route 44, looking northwest

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From Route 44, looking southwest, monopoles CV2 through CV4

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Photo simulation – H frame (CV3 & CV4) View from Route 44, looking northwest

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Underground Construction

Tonight we will cover: §  Evaluation of impacts related to underground

construction for the approximately 3-mile segment in Pleasant Valley

§  Evaluation results

§  Questions

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A single 115 kV vault being set

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Clearances and Aviation

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§  Clearances -  Vegetation and trees are common sources of outages,

including the 2003 blackout -  Clearing requirements will be determined by applicable

wire security zone standards

§  Aviation Safety -  Structure heights, locations, and lighting in accordance

with FAA requirements will ensure safe operation of the transmission line in Sky Acres Airport area

QUESTIONS

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Operational Phase

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§  Corona effect −  Phenomenon associated with all energized electrical

devices, including high-voltage transmission lines −  Air close to the conductors may become ionized and

generate a small amount of sound energy (humming, crackling)

−  Most audible during times of low ambient noise and high humidity. Least audible, or masked, when it rains

−  CVE will use “bundled conductors” to minimize corona effect

§  Con Edison line inspection and ROW maintenance −  Consistent with current practices/policies

QUESTIONS

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345 kV underground construction, typical vault plan

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Noise & Safety

Tonight we will cover:

§  Noise: -  Construction Phase

-  Operational Phase

§  Safety: -  Standards

-  Clearances

-  Aviation safety

-  Monopole design

§  Questions

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Safety standards considerations

§  CVE will address all considerations in order to meet safety standards, including:

-  Construction: Foundations, cable weight and tension, wind loads, ice loads, design

-  Monopoles: Safety record, resistance to strain, ice/snow loads, and insect/bird damage

-  Operational: Grounding, pole type, distance between equipment and conductors, distance between nearby structures and conductors

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Flyer for third set of Advisory Working Groups


AWGs are held at convenient locations throughout the project area. The next sessions take place in LaGrange and Dover Plains. Each will cover topics previously requested by attendees: Project Benefits (short and long term) Design Factors


LaGrange:Monday, December 15, 20147:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.LaGrange Town Hall120 Stringham RoadLagrangeville, NY



Dover Plains:Tuesday, December 16, 20147:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.CVE Community Outreach Office5 Market StreetDover Plains, NY

Cricket Valley Energy (CVE) invites you to its third set of Advisory Working Groups (AWG). We’ll share ideas regarding plans to enhance transmission capacity in the existing Consolidated Edison right-of-way between the Town of Dover and the Con Edison substation in the Town of Pleasant Valley.

Share your ideas


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Calendar listing for third set of Advisory Working Groups

Hi Bonnie, Please include these two upcoming events on the Poughkeepsie Journal Calendar on Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14. See below: Who: Cricket Valley Energy What: Advisory Working Group Why: Cricket Valley Energy (CVE) invites you to its third set of Advisory Working Groups

(AWG). We’ll share ideas regarding plans to enhance transmission capacity in the existing Consolidated Edison right-‐of-‐way between the Town of Dover and the Con Edison substation in the Town of Pleasant Valley.

AWGs are held at convenient locations throughout the project area. The next sessions

take place in LaGrange and Dover Plains. Each will cover topics previously requested by attendees:

§ Project Benefits (short and long term) § DesignFactors

When: LaGrange: Monday, December 15, 2014, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. LaGrange Town Hall 120 Stringham Road, Lagrangeville, NY Dover Plains: Tuesday, December 16, 2014, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cricket Valley Energy Outreach Office 5 Market Street, Dover Plains, NY All are welcome. No experience or expertise needed to participate. Call (845) 877-‐0596 or email [email protected] to register. This project is not part of any of the following transmission line projects: NY Transco Edic to Pleasant Valley; NEXTERA New Scotland to Pleasant Valley; North American Transmission; or Boundless Energy Transmission.


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E-blast for third set of Advisory Working Groups


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Direct mail piece for third set of Advisory Working Groups


AWGs are held at convenient locations throughout the project area. The next sessions take place in LaGrange and Dover Plains. Each will cover topics previously requested by attendees: Project Benefits (short and long term) Design Factors


LaGrange:Monday, December 15, 20147:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.LaGrange Town Hall120 Stringham RoadLagrangeville, NY



Dover Plains:Tuesday, December 16, 20147:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.CVE Community Outreach Office5 Market StreetDover Plains, NY

Cricket Valley Energy (CVE) invites you to its third set of Advisory Working Groups (AWG). We’ll share ideas regarding plans to enhance transmission capacity in the existing Consolidated Edison right-of-way between the Town of Dover and the Con Edison substation in the Town of Pleasant Valley.


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Advisory Working Groups Presentation (third set)

What is an Advisory Working Group (AWG)? §  Informal, unofficial opportunities for the public and project

experts to share information and ideas

§  Not required by the public process – additional outreach by Cricket Valley Energy – comments are not part of the official public record

§  No specialized knowledge is needed – technical information will be presented in plain language

§  If you are attending as a member of an organization, please share what you learn tonight with your members

§  Announced via website, postcards, email blast, calendar listing, posters, advertising, posting on town websites

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Advisory Working Groups

Town of LaGrange December 15, 2014

Agenda

§  Introductions §  Recap

–  About Advisory Working Groups (AWG) –  Project Overview & Update –  AWG Recap

§  Tonight’s topics –  Noise & Safety –  Project Benefits (short and long term) –  Design Factors

§  Planning for next AWG

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Tonight’s Speakers

§  Bob De Meyere – Cricket Valley Energy (CVE) –  Project Manager – Cricket Valley Energy Center

§  Ted Barten – Epsilon Associates, Inc. –  Project environmental consultant

§  Nora Madonick – Arch Street Communications –  Public information and outreach

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Project Status

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AWGs are self-determined.

§  The group: -  Chose the topics for tonight’s meeting -  Requested use of microphones as needed -  Requested longer question/answer period

§  All meeting materials will be posted on the web following tonight’s meeting

§  Please visit cricketvalleytransmission.com for updates and to sign up for email notifications

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Recap: Project Overview




-  Restoration of abandoned industrial site

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Recap: New York Independent System Operator Requirement §  CVE has been required by NYISO to increase

transmission/transfer capacity, redundancy, and operational capacities by: -  Funding and installing 14.6-mile transmission line in

existing right-of-way between CVE in Dover and Con Edison substation in Pleasant Valley

-  Reconductoring 3.4-mile segment of existing line between CVE substation and the NY/CT border

-  Upgrading Pleasant Valley substation (within existing footprint) security/communication infrastructure

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§  NOT part of any of the following transmission line projects: NY Transco Edic to Pleasant Valley; NEXTERA New Scotland to Pleasant Valley; North American Transmission; or Boundless Energy Transmission

AWG Recap

§  Visual Impact -  The CVE team identified an option to reduce the

proposed pole height by as much as 40 ft by using H-frame poles, replacing monopoles in certain key locations, and modifying the original design of the monopoles

-  Design changes have been submitted for approval to Con Edison

§  Underground Construction −  Based on the significant environmental and other

potential impacts, the underground option failed to satisfy the project design requirements set forth by Con Edison and NYISO

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Noise: Operational Phase

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§  Corona effect −  Phenomenon associated with all energized electrical

devices, including high-voltage transmission lines −  Air close to the conductors may become ionized and

generate some sound energy (humming, crackling) −  Most audible during low ambient noise and high

humidity. Least audible (masked) when raining steadily −  CVE will use “bundled conductors” to minimize corona

effect

§  Con Edison line inspection and right-of-way maintenance −  Consistent with current practices/policies

Noise & Safety


§  Noise:

-  Construction Phase

-  Operational Phase

§  Safety:

-  Standards

-  Clearances & Aviation

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Noise: Construction Phase

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§  Short intervals of work along the right-of-way over a total schedule of 24 months. Short-term sound may include: −  Standard construction equipment, such as drill rigs, rough

terrain cranes, cable pulling rigs −  Helicopters (heavy lift and light duty) −  Trucks to deliver materials, bring workers to and from

active construction areas §  The construction process will not include: −  Use of explosives/blasting −  Use of rock breaking/trenching equipment

§  Restrictions will be in place to limit noise-producing construction activity to standard daylight working hours

Safety: Standards

§  CVE will address all considerations in order to meet safety standards, including:

-  Construction: Foundations, cable weight and tension, wind loads, ice loads, design

-  Monopoles: Safety record, resistance to strain, ice/snow loads, and insect/bird damage

-  Operational: Grounding, pole type, distance between equipment and conductors, distance between nearby structures and conductors

§  High-voltage transmission lines have a strong reliability record

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Benefits (Short & Long Term)


§  Labor and workforce

§  Sourcing local business

§  Low impact design

§  Restoration of impacted areas

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Safety: Clearances and Aviation

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§  Clearances -  Vegetation and trees, if not properly maintained, can be a

source of outages (including the 2003 blackout) -  Clearing requirements will be determined by applicable

wire security zone standards

§  Aviation Safety -  Structure heights, locations, and lighting in accordance

with FAA requirements will ensure safe operation of the transmission line in Sky Acres Airport area

QUESTIONS

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Low Impact Design

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§  Minimal footprint −  Proposed transmission line will be constructed entirely

within the existing right-of-way −  Existing Con Edison right-of-way is presently more

than 90% free of tree growth −  For safety and reliability, some trees along the

southern edge of the right-of-way will be cleared in accordance with industry standard safety requirements (less than 8% of the total right-of-way area)

−  Construction to be limited §  Pole locations – 4-5 per mile

Labor and Workforce

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§  Direct and indirect positive impacts to regional economy of over $1 billion over 20 years

§  Power Plant −  Up to 750 direct construction jobs – averaging around 300 per year

for the estimated 3 year construction period (Approx. $147 million) −  More than 1500 indirect, and induced jobs −  56 direct, indirect, and induced jobs supporting operations (post

construction phase)

§  Transmission Line −  60 to 80 direct construction jobs −  Up to 80 additional Indirect and induced jobs in support of project

Low Impact Design (continued)

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§  Construction measures −  Protective measures such as hay bale and silt fence

barriers between the resource areas and work areas to prevent inadvertent impacts to wetlands and streams

−  Highly-trained construction monitors to oversee work; including particular attention to sensitive areas to prevent any damage to wetlands and streams along the right-of-way

−  Protection of threatened and endangered species habitats per DEC approval

−  Physical avoidance, time of year restrictions −  Use of rock anchors in most locations −  Selective use of helicopters to set poles

Sourcing Local Business

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§  Indirect and induced employment −  Local purchases during construction

§  Materials and services §  For construction work force (meals, fuel, incidentals, lodging,

etc.)

−  Local services to support construction and operation §  Sky Acres Airport and other sites to support construction

§  Tax Revenue to State, County, Towns, and School district



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Advisory Working Groups Presentation (third set [continued])

Design Factors

Tonight we will cover: §  Revised pole heights

§  Insulated cables

§  Ice and wind loads that can affect the line

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Revised Pole Heights

§  Key Considerations ‒ Con Edison phase-to-phase electrical clearance: 15

ft. minimum (displaced conductors) ‒ Con Edison phase-to-ground electrical clearance: 9

ft. minimum (displaced conductors) ‒ 35 foot electrical clearance to ground under

maximum operating temperature of 180ºC (356ºF) ‒ EMF requirements

§  Distance to ground for EMF analysis: determined under winter normal temperature of 95ºC (203ºF)

§  For example: the span between CV-07 to CV-08 is 44 ft §  EMF: Electric field < 1.6kV/m at edge of right-of-way §  EMF: Magnetic field < 200 mG at edge of right-of-way

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TOPICS FOR OUR NEXT ADVISORY WORKING GROUP

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QUESTIONS

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Restoration of Impacted Areas

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§  Wetland restoration plan and remediation at CVE site in Dover

§  Transmission line – restoration of work areas

§  Natural buffers −  Landscaping to screen the Pleasant Valley substation,

along Rt. 44 −  Natural tree buffer at CVE site in Dover

Revised Pole Heights

§  Reviewed technical requirements ‒  National Electric Safety Code (NESC) ‒  Con Edison ‒  New York State Department of Public Service (DPS)

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QUESTIONS

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What are the ice and wind loads?

§  Designs exceed NESC Code minimums

§  100-year wind loading of 25 psf wind pressure (100 mph) wind

§  100-year ice loading of 1” radial ice with a concurrent 8 psf (56 mph) wind

§  Unbalanced ½ inch ice

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Why not use insulated cables?

§  Technically impractical for overhead high voltage transmission lines ‒  Insulated cables would be 8 -10 inches in diameter

changing the weight from 2.5 lbs/ft to 44.7 lbs/ft ‒ Would require 3 cables for each phase – 9 cables

total ‒ Requires cable bridge supports, abutments and

additional wires to support the cable ‒ More massive and intrusive than overhead bare

cables

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January 20, 2015

Prepared by: Cricket Valley Energy Center, LLC Arch Street Communications