WIND ENERGY - TRANSMISSION LINE ROUTES SUBMITTED

I have leased space at a facility in Sweetwater to the company that is contracted by ONCOR to install transmission lines as part of the Tonkawa substation. System 3 is working on many projects in Texas. Go to their website for more information. http://www.system3inc.com/html/wind.html Installation of 155 new GE 1.5 MW transformers Installation of the concrete slabs for transformers Installation of control wiring from wind turbines to controller Installation of secondary cabling from turbines to transformers Installation of ground grid and grounding system 225,000 of new 35Kv U.G. Distribution System Fiber optic communication - Erik Johnson TRANSMISSION LINE ROUTES SUBMITTED ABILENE (Abilene Reporter News) - Oncor, a Dallas-based energy company, has submitted plans to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) of Texas for the construction of wind energy transmission lines. The PUC has 180 days to review the company's preferred and alternative routes for the lines, which would help carry an additional 18,000 megawatts of electricity to consumers. The PUC has already approved as a priority the construction of the new transmission lines, which are designated primarily for renewable energy sources such as wind turbines. If one of the proposed routes is approved, the next step for the company would be to pursue right-of-way acquisitions, allowing the company access to easements and land purchase agreements where necessary. Concerned parties whose land the lines may cross, or residents with other concerns, can request intervener status, triggering a legal hearing. According to Oncors website... Press Release 08.26.09 Oncor Seeks Stimulus Funds for Real-Time Dynamic Transmission Line Study Oncor - Oncor continued to expand on its smart grid leadership position by applying for government stimulus funds to create a unique installation of tension-monitoring equipment capable of real-time, transmission line capacity analysis. If awarded $3.5 million from the Department of Energy for a regional demonstration project, Oncor would install technology on eight high-voltage lines in Bell, Bosque, Falls, Hill, McLennan and Williamson counties in central Texas as part of a three-and-a-half-year study. Oncor filed its application with the DOE yesterday. Today is the deadline to apply for regional demonstration project funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. “Oncor is committed to developing technology that improves service and reliability, as well as lowering costs to consumers, “ said Bob Shapard, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Oncor. “In this project, Oncor would be testing sensors in 26 locations that would indicate how much additional capacity is available on a transmission circuit. With this real-time information, Oncor could manage electricity flow from north to south more effectively. Just like cars traveling a congested highway during rush hour, electricity moving through heavy traffic sometimes has trouble getting where it needs to go. Knowing how much room there might be on a line real-time gives Oncor much more flexibility.” Oncor would contribute $3.8 million in capital costs to fund the demonstration project. Over the life of the study, Oncor will incorporate readings from the dynamic line-rating devices into its transmission management system. Oncor plans to analyze the impact of the new technology on the congested north-south transmission corridor, determine a method for establishing day-ahead readings and help develop easy-to-use tools for managing transmission grids. The technology will undergo a cost-benefit analysis to evaluate whether it delivers real savings. “This project could be a bellwether for other transmission grid operators,” Shapard said. “Although this would be an experimental project, Oncor believes the technology is promising.” Earlier this year, Oncor applied for $317 million in stimulus funds for three projects, including $200 million in grants for Oncor’s advanced metering system installation. Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor) is a regulated electric distribution and transmission business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor operates the largest distribution and transmission system in Texas, delivering power to approximately 3 million homes and businesses and operating more than 117,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas. While Oncor is owned by a limited number of investors (including majority owner, Energy Future Holdings Corp.), Oncor is managed by its Board of Directors, which is comprised of a majority of independent directors. Media Carol Peters 972.791.6200