1. TxMAG presentation

2. Wind Energy Transmission Texas, LLC (“WETT”) is a transmission-only regulated utility

3. 500 circuit miles of 345 kV transmission
six 345 kV substations

4. 11 counties in West Texas
20,000 square mile area

5. Connections WETT has 0 end-use customers 4 TSP connections
5 windfarm connections providing power to the ERCOT grid

6. Field Office – Big Spring, TX
Maintenance yard with spare parts
Minimum equipment for minor maintenance requirements
4 Full-time Substation Maintenance Technicians

7. Substation Technician Responsibilities
Switching
Troubleshooting
Maintenance of all substation equipment (relay and protection schemes, metering devices, breakers, switches, battery banks, emergency generators, etc.)
Right-of-way inspection and limited maintenance

8. WETT has master service agreements with a multiple contractors to perform significant tasks:
Substation construction
Transmission construction
Major maintenance
Aerial inspections

9. Contractors:
Pre-negotiated terms and conditions
Technicians trained specifically in WETT operations and safety procedures
Overseen by qualified WETT field personnel for safety and efficiency

10. Due to this strategic arrangement with contractors, WETT does not have crews or equipment available to other companies for storm restoration services associated with transmission facilities.

11. Possible WETT post-storm support:
Initial response for safely securing storm damaged transmission facilities
1-2 employees for transmission switching
Transmission restoration work (WETT could coordinate its contractors to assist another utility, if they are trained for their specific type of equipment.)